The Lead Aviation Technician will oversee the testing, repair, and overhaul of aircraft components, ensuring compliance with FAA Part 145 Repair Station standards. This role involves managing production workflow, maintaining turnaround time goals, ensuring work orders are complete and accurate, and supporting quality assurance efforts with return-to-service authority.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing, repair, and overhaul of Airframe Fuel Accessories, Engine Fuel Accessories, Engine Harnesses, Engine Mounts, and Interior Components for Executive and Commercial Aircraft.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, component maintenance manuals, and company quality standards.
• Manage workflow and production schedules to meet turnaround time and delivery requirements.
• Verify work order accuracy, ensuring proper documentation of repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
• Approve return-to-service for completed components in compliance with FAA regulations.
• Utilize Smart145 software for tracking repairs, inspections, and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians to uphold quality and efficiency standards.
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to address discrepancies and improve processes.

• 5+ years of experience in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, maintenance manuals, and testing procedures.
• Experience with FAA return-to-service procedures and work order documentation.
• Proven experience in workflow management and meeting turnaround time goals.
• Strong leadership, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

• A&P certification preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Smart145 software for tracking and compliance preferred, but not required.

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, paid time off and holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

Work Environment

Work in a small component shop located in Hialeah. The standard work days are Monday to Thursday, with hours from 7am to 5pm. Overtime may be required on Fridays and Saturdays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hialeah, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Hialeah,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.