Embraer · 2 days ago
Lead A&P Technician - (New Hangar!)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expEmbraer is a leading aerospace company, and they are seeking a Lead A&P Technician to supervise production personnel and ensure safe work practices. The role involves planning and coordinating maintenance activities, providing training, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and technical standards.
AerospaceCommercialIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
To ensure safe work practices are followed
To plan, direct and coordinate the activities of his areas so as to minimize delays, and increase production and efficiency
To provide training, and to assist subordinates in the proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty
To make available to personnel the necessary overhaul manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directive and other required technical data
The maintaining of all equipment and tools in a serviceable and working condition
For ascertaining that all necessary work records are properly executed by the responsible person
The proper handling of all parts while in repair process
The preservation of all units or parts during process through the facility and after work is completed
The initiation of requisitions for stock and materials as required
The Lead Technician will be properly certificated in accordance with FAR Part 65
In his absence, all duties of the Lead Technician may be delegated by him to any qualified personnel as necessary. However, such delegation does not relieve him of the overall responsibilities
Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls, etc
Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies
Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary
Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions
Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances
Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer
Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations
Submits completed /in-progress work to Quality Assurance for final / in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness
Provides Supervisor with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested
Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma or GED required
An Associate Degree or Technical Certification is most common at this level and may be FAA required within certain Technical Areas
Journeyman Technician Role requiring Intermediate Skills to perform most of the standard tasks within the technical area assigned to
A & P License
Airframe and Power plant certificates required
FCC General Operator's License a plus
Master Technician Role requiring Expert skills to perform all standard and emerging tasks within the Technical Area assigned to
Generally at least 8 years of experience or greater in area of responsibility in aircraft maintenance activities or substantiated equivalent experience
Recent depot level aircraft maintenance and repair experience is required, (repair of mechanical systems, components, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, rigging etc.); proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer's technical data or work package instructions; experience using power or pneumatic hand tools
Assignments require Advanced Knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their Technical area as well as a strong understanding of External Regulations and Functional Work Standards that affect Technical Requirements and Outputs
Ability to work quickly and efficiently
Ability to work in a safe and professional manner
Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures
Able to work at a rapid pace while ensuring quality work
Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Skilled with repairing, troubleshooting, installing and equipment maintenance
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations
As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 'Respirator Protection' regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator
Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations
Preferred
Desired: Prior experience in executive jet repair facility and prefer Embraer 145 and or Legacy experience
5 -7 years supervisory/management position with heavy maintenance or MRO
Company
Embraer
Embraer is an aerospace manufacturer that produces commercial and executive aircraft for the commercial and defense sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.97BKey Investors
The Brazilian Development Bank(BNDES)U.K. Export Finance
2025-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $202.29M
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-02-07Post Ipo Debt· $650M
Leadership Team
Daniel Moczydlower,MSc,PMP
President & CEO, Embraer-X, Head of Global Innovation Ecosystems, Embraer
Gary Kretz
CFO
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