Maintenance Team Leader - Fort Lauderdale Int'l Airport - FLL Airport

About the role

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment, and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling, and military customers. We offer products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. We own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Responsibilities

• Cook up daily maintenance team operations, including work order management, safety practices, productivity, and materials logistics
• Perform hands-on maintenance duties and actively participate in completing tasks alongside team members
• Provide direct support, coaching, and on-the-job training to develop technician skills and improve performance
• Foster strong working relationships to promote team cohesion and ensure customer satisfaction
• Lead safety initiatives, including new hire safety training and conducting quality control inspections on maintenance work
• Partner with Operational Managers to monitor performance metrics and identify areas for continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain processes and documentation to enhance operational efficiency
• Other duties as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License required
• 3+ years of maintenance experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain required airport security clearance
• Willingness and availability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in airport maintenance services
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regularly required to: stand, sit, walk, use hands/fingers, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to: climb ladders, balance, and work in confined spaces
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Work performed in outdoor airport environments, including ramps and around aircraft
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions and in confined spaces such as baggage conveyor systems
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Strong hand-eye coordination is essential