Lead Technician – Engine MRO

Description

Location: Coral Springs, FL
Department: Operations
Reports To: Assigned Operations Supervisor or Value Stream Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

CTS Engines is a leading provider of jet engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, specializing in the test, repair, and overhaul of the CF6-50, CF6-80A, CF6-80C2, CF6-80E1, PW2000, and GP7200. Through advanced facilities, technology, and a highly skilled workforce, CTS Engines delivers comprehensive solutions tailored to its customers’ needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Technician provides hands-on technical leadership and coordinates the daily activities of assigned technicians performing engine and component disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, assembly, and installation.

This role supports safe work practices, technical accuracy, productivity, and on-time completion of assigned work. The Lead Technician guides and mentors team members, monitors work progress, and ensures tasks are performed in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, approved technical data, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.

The Lead Technician partners with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Materials to resolve issues and maintain workflow. Inspection, sign-off, and return-to-service activities may be performed only within the individual’s documented qualifications and company authorization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Execution and Work Coordination

• Perform and lead engine and component maintenance activities within assigned      qualifications and authorizations.
• Coordinate daily assignments with the supervisor, considering production priorities, technician qualifications, tooling, materials, and work instructions.
• Review work packages, maintenance manuals, drawings, service bulletins, and other applicable technical data before starting assigned tasks.
• Monitor work progress and promptly communicate delays, technical discrepancies, resource shortages, and potential effects on delivery schedules.
• Confirm that required tools, equipment, materials, and current technical instructions      are available before work begins.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate their resolution with Quality, Engineering, and Operations. Do not authorize deviations from approved instructions.
• Support effective shift handovers by communicating work status, open discrepancies, outstanding tasks, and safety concerns.

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide daily      technical guidance and reinforce expectations for safety, quality,      workmanship, and productivity.
• Support      onboarding and on-the-job training for technicians within assigned areas      of expertise.
• Demonstrate      proper maintenance practices and help technicians develop proficiency in      assigned tasks.
• Provide      supervisors with factual feedback on technician performance, training      needs, and task readiness.
• Promote      teamwork, professional communication, accountability, and timely reporting      of concerns.

Quality, Documentation, and Safety

• Ensure assigned      maintenance records, work cards, measurements, and labor entries are      accurate, complete, and traceable.
• Verify      completion of required process steps and coordinate required inspections      before work advances.
• Reinforce tool      control, calibration verification, parts identification, traceability,      foreign object damage prevention, and housekeeping practices.
• Stop affected      work and notify appropriate personnel when unsafe conditions, unclear      instructions, or quality concerns are identified.
• Support      compliance with company safety programs and applicable regulatory      requirements.
• Participate in      continuous improvement activities to reduce rework, improve workflow, and      strengthen maintenance practices.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school      diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five      years of relevant turbine engine maintenance, repair, or overhaul      experience required.
• Previous      experience as a lead technician, technical mentor, or team coordinator      preferred.
• Experience with      one or more engine platforms supported by CTS Engines preferred.
• FAA Mechanic      Certificate with a Powerplant rating preferred.
• Demonstrated      experience interpreting maintenance manuals, technical drawings, work      instructions, and engine maintenance records.
• Experience working in an FAA Part      145 repair station environment preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong      technical knowledge of engine disassembly, inspection, repair, and      assembly processes within the assigned work area.
• Ability to      coordinate multiple assignments and adjust priorities while maintaining      safety and quality.
• Proven ability      to troubleshoot technical issues and recognize when escalation is      required.
• Strong      communication, coaching, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to      read, write, and understand English sufficiently to interpret technical      instructions, complete maintenance records, and communicate effectively.
• Working      knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and electronic maintenance or      production systems.
• Attention to      detail and commitment to accurate documentation and procedural compliance.
• Ability to work      effectively under production demands and time constraints.
• Willingness to      work overtime, different shifts, and weekends as business needs require.
• Personal hand      tools may be required in accordance with company tooling requirements.      Specialized tooling is provided by the company.
• A valid      driver’s license is required when assigned duties involve operating      company vehicles.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including background verification and required drug testing.
• Employees performing covered safety-sensitive functions are subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in an engine maintenance and overhaul shop. Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and elevated noise levels. Occasional outdoor work may involve varying weather conditions.

• Follow applicable safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• When assigned work requires respirator use, satisfy applicable medical evaluation, fit-testing, and      training requirements.
• Work flexible hours and shifts as      operational needs require.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following demands are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Frequently stand, walk, use hands to handle tools and components, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally      sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift or move up to 11 pounds (5 kg) and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg), using assistance or lifting equipment as required.
• Perform tasks requiring close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, focus adjustment, and color differentiation where necessary.
• Communicate effectively in a shop environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CTS Engines is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.