A&P Lead Mechanic

Job overview

The A&P Lead Mechanic role is onsite in Tucson, AZ, with work potentially required at both Tucson and Marana, AZ locations. Compensation is not specified. Ascent Aviation Services performs aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage, and reclamation. The lead mechanic performs aircraft and component service, repair, and overhaul while coordinating production flow, teams, safety, and project progress. The role helps complete maintenance projects within scope and schedule while maintaining regulatory and safety standards.

What you'll do

• Oversee maintenance production flow
• coordinate departments and project completion
• review project scope and budget constraints
• provide daily status updates
• coordinate billable and non-routine labor estimates
• monitor planned versus actual hours
• delegate tasks
• enforce safety standards and housekeeping
• verify aircraft component tagging and storage
• review personnel performance and aircraft progress.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

a&p lead mechanic

aircraft maintenance

aircraft repair

overhaul

maintenance production

a&p license

tucson az

marana az

ascent aviation services

12-hour schedules

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match, medical, dental and vision insurance, three weeks of PTO eligibility in the first year, seven paid company holidays, disability and life insurance, and career development opportunities.

Why this role

A&P license and five years of aircraft maintenance experience are required. Openings span days, evenings, weekends, and 12-hour schedules; candidates must be flexible across shifts, and overtime including holidays may be required.

About the employer

Ascent Aviation Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Airport Operations. Sector: 48.