AAR Corp. logo
AAR Corp. Verified
Aerospace & Defense, Aviation Services, Logistics

Technician, Lead (1st Shift)

Grand Prairie, TXOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 2 days ago

Is this role right for you?

Upload your resume and get a skill-by-skill breakdown — see exactly where you match, where you're close, and what to highlight. Not a mystery percentage.

Get a tailored resume highlighting what this role needs.

Required skills

  • US Citizen
  • mechanical experience
  • English proficiency

Nice to have

  • GED

Role summary

AAR is seeking a Lead Technician for its 1st Shift operations. This role involves directing a team of technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of specialized equipment. The Lead Technician will be responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards, troubleshooting complex technical issues, training junior staff, assigning tasks, and participating in candidate interviews. A minimum of five years of mechanical experience is required, along with proficiency in English. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Description: 

The Lead Technician will direct a team of technicians, overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met. The Lead Technician will troubleshoot complex technical issues, train junior staff, assign work, participate in interviewing candidates, and report to senior leadership. The Lead Technician will lead a team of technicians and report to the Operations Supervisor. 

What you will be responsible for: 

Supervises and mentors junior technicians, assigns daily tasks, and manages performance. Performs complex troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance on specialized equipment. Ensures compliance with safety regulations, inspects completed work, and maintains documentation. Identifies and resolves technical issues, reducing down time. Maintain thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment. Ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulations, and company policies. 



What you will need to be successful in this role: 

High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of five years of mechanical experience. Must be able to read and write proficiently in English. Must be a US Citizen 

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: 

Competitive salary and bonus package Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with company match Generous paid time off program Professional development and career advancement opportunities 

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Ready to apply?
You'll be redirected to AAR Corp.'s application page.

Similar roles

See how RiseMe works

Match, tailor, and prep so you send fewer applications and land more interviews.