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Lead A&P Mechanic, Hawker

by StandardAero

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Date Posted

November 1, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Augusta, Georgia

Application Deadline

December 1, 2026

Description

Overview

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

This 2nd Shift Lead Mechanic will serve on a team dedicated to Textron Hawker maintenance. This Team Lead will be responsible for covering the duties of the Crew Chief in their absence, as well as mentoring, scheduling, and developing a team of technicians and mechanics.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a crew to ensure high performance and adherence to safety standards.
  • Monitor hours charged to jobs to assure cost control and approve technicians’ time on tasks.
  • Appraise crew members and recommend salary and status changes, recognizing achievements and administering discipline when necessary.
  • Pre-plan work scope and action plans for incoming jobs, including ordering parts as needed.
  • Deploy resources and assign tasks to crew members efficiently.
  • Use hand tools, precision measuring instruments, gauges, and engine calibration test equipment.
  • Implement all paperwork related to job orders and conduct a final review of work order documentation before submitting for quality assurance.
  • Monitor progressive sign-offs to ensure all tasks are completed satisfactorily.
  • Serve as a technical expert on assigned fleet types, performing hands-on maintenance as necessary.

Position Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed A&P Mechanic.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience performing heavy maintenance on Textron Hawker aircraft.
  • Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience in an MRO environment.
  • Must be available to work 2nd shift, with overtime as required.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Characteristics

  • 10+ years of experience as an A&P Mechanic.
  • Experience performing heavy maintenance on Hawker 400, 900, 4000.
  • Proven ability to interact with and resolve customer concerns.
  • Experience in heavy and light maintenance, service bulletins, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong team-building, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits that make life better

  • Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance Eligible.
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance.
  • 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested.
  • Paid Time Off accrued starting on day one.
  • Quarterly Bonus opportunities.
  • Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Career development and cross-training opportunities.

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