Avionics Lead 2nd shift

Company: 
HAECO Americas
Category: 
Avionics
Job Type: 
Permanent
City: 
Lake City
State: 
Florida
Country: 
United States

About HAECO Americas Headquartered in Greensboro, NC, with facilities in Lake City, FL, HAECO Americas is a global, world-class aviation company providing services ranging from aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul to the manufacturing of aircraft interior products. HAECO Americas is one of the leading aviation corporations in the world. We pride ourselves on safe, high-quality aviation products and services for our customers, as well as security and growth for our most valuable asset -- our people. Why HAECO Americas A career with HAECO Americas is your chance to connect with a world leader in aircraft maintenance and interiors. Your career at HAECO will expose you to the best practices of aircraft maintenance on Boeing and Airbus wide-body and narrow-body jets for major airlines and operators. As a HAECO team member, you will learn from the industry’s best, pick up new skills, and continue your professional development. We offer a flexible, high-energy work environment with opportunities to innovate, learn and grow - doing work that matters. The sky is the limit on how far your potential could take you at HAECO Americas.  HAECO Americas offers an array of benefits designed with the health and welfare of our employees in mind.  Comprehensive Benefit Plans Health Savings Account Career Progression ProgramPaid Premiums for Certifications/Shifts     Paid Time Off                              Employee Discounts                               Relocation Assistance (if applicable)401k Savings PlanEmployee Assistance Program                 Certification Assistance and Tuition ReimbursementsCollaborative and Safe Work Environment   Position Overview The Lead Mechanic is responsible for ensuring that the people assigned to their crew complete their tasks safely, in full compliance with all manuals and procedures while maintaining quality and productivity standards. Ensure that every person assigned to a job has the correct work instructions, tools, PPE and applicable references available and is familiar with what is required to complete the task.Assure proper documentation for work performed by assigned employees, reflecting the status of the jobDirectly oversee the work performed by any individuals who are unfamiliar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to perform any maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterationsVerify qualifications of assigned employees to ensure only properly trained and qualified employees are assigned to each taskAssure accurate accomplishment of work by assigned employeeAssure work performed in accordance with all manuals, procedure and data.Review work performed by assigned technicians prior to submission to inspection for acceptance.Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental compliance.Conduct start of shift meetings to inform team members of any day to day issuesProvide an accurate and complete turnover to next shift lead and supervision for proper visit trackingWork side by side with mechanics requiring training or mentoring.Work maintenance tasks as time allows and be involved in significant events (ie. Eng removal/install, FLT control removal/install, acft jacking/down-jacking, ACFT weigh jobs, ACFT movement, etc.)Provide development of assigned technicians by providing OJT or mentoring as necessary for High school education or equivalent2 years experience performing as an accomplished aircraft mechanic on heavy commercial aircraft, or 1 year previously demonstrated ability within HAECO.  What you need: (Requirements) Capable of interpreting drawings and blueprints to accomplish a specific taskFAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required for AP Lead Mechanics.  Airframe certificate or Repairman’s certificate is required for remaining skills.Must have good general knowledge of flight controls, rigging, aircraft systems, landing gear, engines, and hydraulicsMust understand and follow maintenance manuals and IPCRead, write and understand the English languageMust have own tools as required by Company tool listMust be able to lift 50 lbs.Must be able to wear and breathe through a full-face respirator.May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and requires the use of all safety equipment.Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time, climb ladders and stands.Visual Acuity must be a minimum of 20/40 corrected and must be able to distinguish color. Normal or corrected hearing.Must be able to access all areas of the aircraft.  This company considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.

First posted: 
9/11/2025 8:02:45 PM

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