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Estimated Pay $23 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Houston, Texas

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Job Description

Job Description
Join our client's team as a Lead Mechanic/Chief Inspector and play a crucial role in the aviation repair station. As a top-tier engine builder, with a specialty in high-performance engines, our client is seeking a skilled and experienced individual to lead the inspection department. If you have a passion for aircraft engines and a keen eye for quality work, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
  • Perform non-destructive testing and assembly work.
  • Train, oversee, and assist personnel within the repair station as directed.
  • Maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and Airworthiness Directives.
  • Ensure calibration checks on tools and equipment are up to date.
  • Supervise all inspection stages from incoming to final approval for return to service.
  • Manage records and documentation accurately.
  • Identify defects, report unairworthy conditions, and follow QA procedures diligently.
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in aircraft engine maintenance/building.
  • Powerplant license required; IA not mandatory.
  • Level II/III NDT certification preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of reciprocating aircraft engines and their functions.
  • Familiarity with Lycoming and Continental engine models.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental insurance, employee-paid vision coverage, a generous retirement savings plan with a matching program, and an annual bonus incentive. Join them and be part of a dynamic team focused on excellence in aviation engineering.

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Posting ID: 1158166076 Posted: 2025-09-27 Job Title: Lead Mechanic Chief Inspector