Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician (RSW)

DescriptionAbout Sun Country AirlinesWe're not your average airline. We're agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we're making travel more attainable.With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a great and growing company, as a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician you'll enjoy these benefits and more:Comprehensive benefit package including dental and visionPPO and high deductible health plansHealth savings accounts (HSA and FSA)Dependent CareStarting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends401(k) matchPaid Time OffPaid holidaysLife and AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their familyFitness incentive and Stop Smoking SupportThis position is represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association. The compensation schedule is based on the collective bargaining agreement.Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician Overview:The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician is a working member of the Aircraft Maintenance Technician group who provides technical leadership, coordination, and work direction to assigned Aircraft Maintenance Technicians. This role serves as the primary liaison between maintenance personnel, production control, and maintenance leadership while ensuring aircraft maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with FAA regulations and Company procedures.Essential Roles and Responsibilities:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lead, direct, and approve the work of assigned Aircraft Maintenance TechniciansAct as the interface between supervisors/managers and assigned group membersCoordinate maintenance activities with Production Control and Maintenance CoordinatorsProvide technical support and guidance to assigned mechanicsCoordinate staffing and overtime needs with managementTrack, update, and communicate task progress and ready timesResearch technical issues and expedite parts availabilityAssign scheduled maintenance tasks and non routine work based on skill, workload, and timelinesParticipate in daily maintenance planning and shift turnover meetingsMonitor maintenance progress to ensure airworthiness and schedule complianceCoordinate aircraft movements, parking, and hangar activitySupport troubleshooting and resolution of aircraft discrepanciesEnsure proper documentation, parts usage, and work sign offMaintain housekeeping standards for hangars, tooling, and equipmentRequired Qualifications:Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licenseHigh school diploma or equivalentAbility to perform all duties of an Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianStrong technical, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to work under time critical and safety sensitive conditionsMust have valid driver's licenseMust be able to obtain SIDA badgePreferred Qualifications:2 years of prior experience in a lead or coordinating role2 years Boeing 737 maintenance experience2 years Heavy check or hangar maintenance experienceFamiliarity with maintenance tracking and production control processesPrevious supervisory experienceValid US Passport preferredCompensation:$41.75 USD per hour along with a shift differential and sign-on bonus. This is the base compensation hiring range for this role.Classification:Full-time, Non-exemptWorking Location:This position is open in Fort Myers, FL (RSW Airport)Supervisory Responsibility:NoneWork Environment:This job operates in the maintenance hangar and ramp area. This role is routinely exposed to all weather elements.Physical Demands:Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO Statement:It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.#LI-KK1Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities