Aircraft Maintenance Lead Technician

Description

We are seeking Aircraft Maintenance Team Leads who want to join our team as we build a culture of passionate commitment to execution, simplicity, and customer loyalty at Avelo Airlines. We are a brand-new, high value/low fare airline growing throughout the U.S. You will have a key role in creating an airline our Crewmembers are proud of because we deliver a great customer experience with execution our customers know they can count on.

Purpose: As an Avelo Aircraft Maintenance Team Lead you will ensure the safe, compliant, on-time and efficient maintenance of Avelo aircraft at the line maintenance level. This is achieved by coordinating and executing aircraft maintenance and providing guidance and support to Crewmembers. The Team Lead will champion a culture of “Safety” and “One Crew”, while maintaining transparency in actions and communications to Maintenance Control and fellow Crewmembers.

If you’re looking for a challenge where you can make a difference with your skillset in a new startup airline, we’d like to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an understanding of the maintenance program
• Coordinate and execute scheduled and unscheduled work loads
• Assume “ownership” of the operation on shift and maintain open communication with crewmembers and leadership
• Ensure that Crewmembers are competent, trained, and qualified
• Manage materials by ensuring parts are requisitioned accurately and identify stock level deficiencies
• Participate in the Safety Management System (SMS) Program and promote a ‘Safety Always’ culture

Requirements

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required
• 2 years Line or Heavy maintenance experience at a Part 121 Air Carrier
• 1-year leadership role in a Line Maintenance or Shop environment
• High knowledge of aircraft systems and troubleshooting and MEL procedures
• Possesses strong critical thinking and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
• Ability to clearly lead, mentor and instruct other Crew Members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. for a distance of 10 feet
• Must be able to work outside in inclement weather
• Boeing Systems Fam courses preferred
• Must have the authority to work in the U.S as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986

May perform other responsibilities, as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technical developments, etc.). 

Avelo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.