Lead, Mechanic - Combustors

About the role

As a Lead Mechanic at StandardAero, you will serve as a working lead and be responsible for leading the day-to-day functions of the department. You’ll support daily production flow, shift coordination, and hands-on component maintenance from induction through final release.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a working lead and lead daily stand-ups and represent the cell in production and cross-functional meetings.
• Maintain training progress, update skills matrices, and support employee development.
• Review timesheets, labor utilization, and production performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, COPQ reduction, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Engineering and support teams to resolve technical and workflow issues.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and calibration activities to ensure compliance.
• Perform component induction, documentation review, and AD/mod status verification.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, assemble, and document components in accordance with technical specifications.
• Apply maintenance manuals, technical data, blueprints, and support test cell operations as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience performing induction, disassembly, inspection, and assembly in a production, maintenance, repair, or overhaul (MRO) environment.
• At least 1 year of Microsoft Office experience - Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for at least 50% of shift.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Experience using production, ERP, or MRO systems to document labor hours, materials, and work instructions.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Experience training or mentoring mechanics.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested.
• Paid time off starting on day one.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Lifetime Learning & Training opportunities.

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind.