Lead A&P Technician

STS Technical Services is hiring a full-time Lead A&P Technician in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to support our growing team. If you're an experienced technician with strong leadership skills and a passion for precision, this is your chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced MRO environment.

The Lead A&P Technician reports directly to the Manager of Maintenance Operations and is responsible for supervising production personnel, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, and driving efficient, high-quality aircraft maintenance operations.

• Enforce safe work practices across all maintenance activities
  
• Supervise daily operations to reduce delays and optimize productivity
  
• Provide hands-on training and support to technicians
  
• Ensure access to proper manuals, service bulletins, and technical data
  
• Maintain all tools and equipment in working condition
  
• Oversee the handling, preservation, and documentation of all parts and components
  
• Initiate requisitions for parts and materials as needed
  
• Certify that completed work meets all regulatory standards and documentation requirements
  
• Perform operational checks and detailed inspections on various aircraft systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and rigging
  
• Support Quality Assurance with in-progress and final inspections
  

• High School Diploma or GED required
  
• Associate Degree or Technical Certification preferred
  
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required
  
• FCC General Operator's License preferred
  

• Minimum of 8 years of aircraft maintenance experience or equivalent
  
• 5-7 years in a supervisory or management role in heavy maintenance or MRO operations
  
• Recent depot-level repair experience, especially in mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
  
• Proficiency interpreting OEM technical data and FAA-approved work packages
  
• Prior experience with executive jets, specifically Embraer 145 or Legacy, highly preferred
  
• Advanced understanding of FAA maintenance regulations and quality standards
  

• Strong leadership and communication skills
  
• Expertise in troubleshooting, repair, and installation procedures
  
• Deep knowledge of tools, machines, and systems maintenance
  
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, regulated environments
  
• Ability to implement continuous improvement processes and lead by example
  

• Must adhere to all OSHA, EPA, FAA, and company safety standards
  
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts as needed
  
• Must be eligible for FAA-required drug and alcohol testing
  
• May be required to wear a respirator in compliance with OSHA regulations
  

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm dedicated to delivering workforce solutions across aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. Our recruitment teams connect skilled professionals with leading companies around the world. Join us to be part of a legacy built on excellence, innovation, and trust.

Take your aviation career to the next level. Apply today to become a Lead A&P Technician in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with STS Technical Services. Call 1-800-359-4787 to speak with a recruiting professional directly.

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