A&P Lead 1st shift
HAECOFlorida, United States
Posted March 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries.
Job Description
The Lead Mechanic is responsible for ensuring that the people assigned to their crew complete their tasks safely, in full compliance with all manuals and procedures while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
Requirements
- Ensure that every person assigned to a job has the correct work instructions, tools, PPE and applicable references available and is familiar with what is required to complete the task
- Assure proper documentation for work performed by assigned employees, reflecting the status of the job
- Directly oversee the work performed by any individuals who are unfamiliar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to perform any maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations
- Verify qualifications of assigned employees to ensure only properly trained and qualified employees are assigned to each task
- Assure accurate accomplishment of work by assigned employee
- Assure work performed in accordance with all manuals, procedures, and data
- Review work performed by assigned technicians prior to submission to inspection for acceptance
- Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental compliance
- Conduct start of shift meetings to inform team members of any day to day issues
- Provide an accurate and complete turnover to next shift lead and supervision for proper visit tracking
- Work side by side with mechanics requiring training or mentoring.
- Work maintenance tasks as time allows and be involved in significant events (i.e.. Eng removal/install, FLT control removal/install, aircraft jacking/down-jacking, aircraft weigh jobs, aircraft movement, etc.)
- Provide development of assigned technicians by providing OJT or mentoring as necessary for new or entry-level assigned technicians.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off program
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities