Lead Mechanic - A&P

Job Description Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

• **$6,500 sign-on bonus***
• **Relocation assistance available***

We are Trusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 50 years of success are the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service, and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work! Your Work Matters – And So Do You At ATS, we reward your contributions with a well-rounded compensation package designed to support you today and help you plan for tomorrow: Base pay range: $31.00-$39.00/ DOE plus annual bonus eligibility Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and more 401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors Generous time off – PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.

SUMMARY:

The Lead Mechanic oversees the maintenance tasks in the service, repair, and overhaul of aircraft to insure airworthiness. Ensures timely completion of tasks and provides training and mentorship for an assigned function area. Assists with Maintenance Supervisor responsibilities for short periods of time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures all tasks are promptly completed in compliance with federal regulations, customer guidelines and company policies. Reviews required customer and FAA paperwork to ensure proper maintenance updates and compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements. Leads the maintenance, preventative maintenance, or alteration of, or approve and return to service, any aircraft, or part thereof, only for which that Lead is rated and has satisfactorily performed the work concerned at an earlier date. Performs maintenance tasks as required and becomes an active member of the crew. Conducts crew meetings to ensure communication regarding work, safety, and quality. Uses technical data to order parts and ensure material is effective for aircraft being installed on. Ensures all parts for specialty area are ordered in a timely manner. Ensures Engineering is submitted in timely manner as needed. Responsible for keeping all assigned areas clean and audit ready. Identifies and eliminates hazards that pose a risk to employee safety and quality of work. Ensures compliance with safety requirements. Responsible for on-time delivery in assigned skill set in coordination with other skill sets. Monitors and corrects routine and non-routine labor hours prior to exceeding allotted estimated hours. Notifies Supervisor of variations in labor requirements to ensure most efficient utilization of labor and resources and to avoid LOW when possible. Answers questions from customers as needed. Responsible for setting timeframe expectations with technicians on task card accomplishment. Oversees On-the-Job Training (OJT) to provide learning opportunities through work assignment and mentoring. Recommends changes to processes to improve efficiencies and workflow. Complies with, communicates, and provides guidance to team members on ATS policies, procedures and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Promotes "Balanced Technician" concept. Mentors and develops technical and leadership skills of the mechanics. Communicates with Supervisor all information on assigned employees including disciplinary problems. May deliver or give input with performance evaluations on assigned employees. Provides regular feedback and performance coaching including appropriate management of time, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring proper knowledge and training to accomplish assignments to all members of assigned crew.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of four (4) years’ recent commercial aircraft maintenance and/or MRO experience preferred. Applicable Repairman, Airframe, or Airframe & Powerplant (&P) certification required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand, and walk; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may also be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Compensation The base pay range for this position is $31.00 – $47.00 hourly/ DOE, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate. As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. MCI, 11268 N Convair Dr, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr Aviation Technical Services