Lead A&P Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief Benelux Tek Group Inc. (Aerospace Division) is currently seeking highly skilled Lead A&P Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief candidates for one of its clients in San Antonio, Texas. Our client is a recognized aviation, aerospace, airline, manufacturing, or MRO organization supporting aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, production, line maintenance, and/or airworthiness operations.
Position Title:
Lead A&P Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief Location: San Antonio, Texas Job Overview: We are hiring a Lead A&P Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief to oversee aircraft maintenance activities, assign tasks to qualified mechanics and technicians, provide technical guidance, and ensure maintenance is completed safely, properly, on schedule, and in accordance with FAA, customer, and company requirements.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate daily work assignments according to aircraft schedule, manpower availability, and work scope requirements. Train, assist, and guide Mechanics and Technicians in proper maintenance procedures, safety practices, and quality standards. Provide technical assistance on aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification tasks. Monitor progress of assigned work and identify issues that may affect aircraft schedule, quality, or airworthiness. Work with customers, managers, inspection teams, and core team members to resolve workflow and aircraft maintenance concerns. Ensure maintenance entries, work orders, task cards, and required documentation are properly completed. Maintain safety, housekeeping, tool control, part tagging, and preservation practices within the hangar and around aircraft.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required. Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required. Minimum 3 years of heavy commercial aircraft maintenance experience required; prior lead/crew chief experience preferred. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, SRM, GMM, AMM, and other technical data. Strong leadership, task prioritization, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently, under pressure, and with all organizational levels. Ability to work overtime and variable schedules as required. Must be able to move around aircraft, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs. as required.
Benefits:
Market-competitive pay rates. Long-term and permanent placement opportunities, subject to client requirement and candidate performance. Comprehensive benefits may include Health, Dental, Vision, Group Insurance, 401K, paid time off, and/or relocation assistance, subject to client policy and eligibility.
