Lead A&P

Lead A&P Mechanic

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead A&P Mechanic to join our team at a Washington County Airport-based 135 operator specializing in Learjet models. This role offers the opportunity to lead and support a team of maintenance technicians while ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance technicians during assigned shifts to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Perform and oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on company and customer aircraft.
• Coordinate workflow, priorities, and shift handoffs with DOM and ADOM.
• Ensure accurate and compliant maintenance documentation.
• Mentor and train junior mechanics and apprentices.
• Assist with parts coordination, tool control, and hangar organization.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support projects related to 145 Repair Station development, audits, and operational efficiency.

Essential Skills

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience (Part 135 or 145 preferred).
• Strong understanding of FAA regulations and maintenance tracking systems (CAMP, CASS).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior lead or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Learjet and Challenger aircraft preferred.
• Heavy maintenance on corporate jets preferred - Falcon, Gulfstream, Learjet, Hawker, Cessna, Challenger, Legacy.
• Own tools and be open to overtime work.

Why Work Here?

We foster a great company culture with a small, supportive team that offers overtime availability and internal benefits. The position offers longevity and room for advancement, making it an excellent long-term opportunity. Located just 40 minutes outside of Pittsburgh, this role provides a perfect balance between professional growth and work-life harmony.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a hangar setting and on the ramp for AOG situations, providing a dynamic and engaging atmosphere for hands-on aircraft maintenance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.