Job Description

Join a rapidly growing international aerospace company that’s reshaping the future of landing gear systems! We're hiring a Maintenance & Repair Team Lead for our Landing Gear Division on Long Island. This is a rare opportunity to play a critical leadership role in a high-tech facility backed by global partnerships and major clients in the defense and commercial aviation sectors. With connections across Brazil, Canada, and Italy, and big expansion plans, you'll be stepping into a role with massive career growth potential and international collaboration.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Maintenance & Repair Team Lead (Landing Gear) position include:

• Must be a natural-born U.S. citizen with at least 5 years of experience in landing gear MRO operations and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, FAA regulations, safety standards, and mechanical inspection methods for landing gear systems.
• Background in military landing gear programs is preferred; ability to interpret CMMs, blueprints, and repair documents is essential.
• Lead and manage a small team (5+ technicians), fostering productivity, safety, and quality in daily MRO operations.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to ensure timely repairs, overhauls, and modifications of landing gear.
• Oversee compliance, quality control documentation, and implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Manage inventory, tooling, scheduling, and enforce resource planning in a hands-on, technical leadership capacity.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000+ per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% and 50% match up to 5%; 3 weeks PTO based on experience; life insurance; career development support; tuition reimbursement; and relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.

DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!

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Don't miss out on this chance to make a significant impact on your career. Apply now, and let's explore where this exciting opportunity can take you.

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR TEAM LEAD (LANDING GEAR) | MRO TEAM LEAD | LANDING GEAR SPECIALIST | AS9100 | FAA REGULATIONS | LEAN SIX SIGMA | AEROSPACE MRO | FREEPORT NY | DEFENSE CONTRACTORS | COMMERCIAL AVIATION | CHROME PLATING | MECHANICAL INSPECTION | LANDING GEAR OVERHAUL

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