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California, United States

Lead Aircraft Component Repair Mechanic – Chatsworth, CA

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This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package. 

POSITION: Lead Aircraft Component Repair Technician

LOCATION: Chatsworth, CA

Job Summary:
The Lead Aircraft Component Repair Technician is the senior working technician on the floor of the company’s Part 145 Repair Station. This is a hands-on role first. The Lead performs inspection, repair, overhaul, and testing of aircraft accessory, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical components alongside the team, and is the person others come to when a repair is difficult. On top of that bench work, the Lead directs daily shop-floor assignments, reviews completed work packages, trains junior technicians, and certifies airworthy return to service within the scope of the repair station’s Air Agency Certificate. The position is the senior technical seat in the shop.

About the employer
The company is an FAA and EASA certificated Part 145 component repair station in Chatsworth, CA, specializing in aircraft accessory, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical repair. They are a small shop doing serious work. Their customers include Boeing, FedEx, Singapore Airlines, LATAM, and Asiana, and they hold top-tier standing on Boeing’s supplier scorecard. Revenue has grown roughly two and a half times since 2024, and customers continue to hand them larger and more complex programs.

Growth Path
This position is deliberately structured with room above it. The company’s repair operation is led today by a General Manager who also serves as VP of Quality and Chief Inspector. The Lead Repair Technician is the intended successor for day-to-day leadership of the shop, with a path to Shop Foreman. The employer will invest in the training, authorizations, and certifications required to get there, including Inspection Authorization and additional OEM and process qualifications. The employer is looking for someone who wants to build a career here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform hands-on inspection, repair, overhaul, modification, and functional testing of aircraft accessory, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical components. This is expected to be the majority of the role.
• Manage the work of repair technicians and inspectors on the shop floor to ensure assigned jobs are completed on schedule, in accordance with approved procedures, and to applicable quality standards.
• Oversee and/or perform inspections, repairs, overhaul, and testing of aircraft accessory and hydraulic components.
• Review completed work packages, non-conformance reports, and inspection buy-backs before final certification.
• Execute and sign FAA Form 8130-3 tags for work performed within the scope of the repair station’s Air Agency Certificate and the technician’s individual authorization, certifying applicable parts as airworthy for return to service.
• Oversee repairs on malfunctioning components in accordance with approved procedures and manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, the station’s Repair Station Manual (RSM) and Quality Control Manual (QCM), and all applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs).
• Ensure proper use, calibration, and control of tools, test equipment, and calibrated instruments.
• Responsible for maintaining records of maintenance and repair work in accordance with company procedures, safety standards, and FAA regulatory requirements.
• Enforce safety protocols, shop cleanliness (FOD control), and compliance with Cal/OSHA and company safety policies.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and regulatory representatives (FAA, DAR) as needed regarding work status and technical findings.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Supervise repair technicians and oversee daily shop-floor work assignments.
• Support, mentor, motivate and develop teammates by monitoring performance and providing feedback both ad hoc and in annual performance reviews.
• Provide training for new hires and identify training opportunities for current staff.
• Set performance standards for department employees.
• Handle employee discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Hold the Mechanic team accountable to performing quality work on-time.
• Review and approve parts lists and repair work created and done by other Mechanics.

Additional Responsibilities:
• May perform special projects and other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate in good standing is strongly preferred. Equivalent hands-on component repair experience within an FAA Part 145 repair station will be considered in lieu of an A&P certificate.
• 5-7 years of aviation maintenance experience, with significant experience in FAA Part 145 environments.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in station operations, inspection, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations, repair station operations, and airworthiness requirements.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance documentation, technical publications, and quality systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce clear documentation.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, manufacturer maintenance/overhaul manuals, ADs, and SBs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English.
• Highly dependable and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug and alcohol testing.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Direct overhaul experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and accessory components such as valves, actuators, pumps, indicators, and lighting systems.
• Experience working from OEM Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) and standing up repair processes for components that are new to a shop.
• Experience in a small or fast-growing repair station where the lead technician also carried a meaningful bench workload.
• Familiarity with FAA Form 8130-3 issuance and repair station recordkeeping systems.
• Exposure to EASA Part 145 requirements and to OEM or airline supplier quality scorecards.
• Experience training and developing junior technicians.

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• Location: California, United States
• Categories: Aviation Maintenance
• Contract Type: Full Time