Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician

››Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician# Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician by PSA Airlines## Job role insights

Date Posted January 14, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time Category

A&PSalary Range Negotiable Cost  of Living View details for Dallas Locations Dallas , Texas Application## Description#
** Position Summary
** The Lead Technician impacts PSA Airlines' business growth by coordinating the activities of the assigned maintenance department. In directing the operations of the maintenance personnel, will work to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency.##
** Job Responsibilities
*** Plans, directs, layouts and coordinates the activities of the assigned Maintenance Department so as to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency. The Lead Technician is a working member of the maintenance group and is directly responsible to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
* The Lead Technician will not be required to lead or direct more than 18 employees.
* Trains and assists subordinates in proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
* Maintains the work areas, building, ground support equipment and materials that are utilized for aircraft maintenance in safe, clean and operable condition.
* Makes certain that the responsible mechanic properly executes all necessary work records.
* Properly coordinates between assigned maintenance personnel and the Inspection Department.
* Delegates the duties of the Lead technician. However, such delegation does not relieve the Lead technician of the overall responsibilities.
* Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
* Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
* Performs other duties as assigned.##
** Position Specifics**#
** Qualifications
* * Required* FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification.
* One year of experience on turbine powered aircraft with maximum gross takeoff weight (MGTOW) of 12,500 lbs.
* Thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes and ability to utilize applicable Manuals (GMM, AMM, FIM, Wiring diagrams etc.).
* Run Taxi/Qualified (within 120 days) including AMA, if applicable.
* Competent in the use of required calibrated test equipment.
* In good company standing (STEP 1 violations considered).
* PSA Indoctrination training and General Familiarization (training qualifications accepted).
* Good organizational and communication skills.
* Airworthiness Release Qualified within 90 days.
* Must possess or have ability to obtain a U.S. Passport or equivalent within 90 days of starting position.
* Ability to speak/read/write in English.
* If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US.
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