Lead Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we serve. Every milestone we achieve helps fund programs, expand services, and create lasting value for the Tribe, making each success a shared one.

For more than 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered mission-critical services to federal clients globally. From logistics and information technology to cybersecurity and facilities operations, we are united by a single purpose: to generate meaningful economic opportunity and sustainable growth for the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve

Subsidiary: KIRA Aviation Services

Job Title: Lead Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician

Work Location: Will Rogers Airport, OK

Labor Category: Non-Exempt

Clearance Level: N/A

Travel Requirement: less than 25%

Pay Rate: DOE

Scope of Work:

The Lead A&P Technician will oversee and manage a team of aircraft mechanics responsible for ensuring the operational readiness and airworthiness of aircraft. The role involves supervising the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various aircraft systems and components.

Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance and direction to mechanics in repairing, replacing, and rebuilding aircraft structures such as cowlings, fuselage, and functional components, including rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills.
• Ensure the proper interpretation and application of manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and related documentation to determine the feasibility and method of altering or repairing aircraft and its components.
• Oversee the determination of the airworthiness of aircraft and its components, ensuring damaged or malfunctioning parts are properly identified and replaced.
• Proactively communicate with the Program Management Office to address any concerns or requirements that require attention or awareness regarding daily operations.
• Work closely with safety and quality inspectors to support the inspection of engines and associated components for airworthiness, to ensure repair or replacement of defective engine parts, as well as the removal and installation of engines onto the aircraft.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs for quick reference, ensuring timely resolution of any identified discrepancies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma, GED, and technical school certificate.
• 10 years of relevant hands-on experience gaining the necessary skills with thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components to perform the job successfully.
• Experience working on 737 airframes is highly preferred.
• Prior military experience in aviation preferred.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License
• Thorough knowledge of current FAA regulations, IPM, and ATA codes
• Familiar with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations
• Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) in a timely manner.  
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English. 
• Must pass an initial and periodic medical examination (at least every five years) for applicable aircraft ground operations in accordance with DCMA Instruction 8610.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access worksite location to include various military installations and airports to meet customer operational requirements.  
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.  
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.  
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements of the customer to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary and report to work within the required timeframe from notification. 
• Must be capable of regularly lifting, moving, pulling, and pushing objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Typical outdoor and industrial/hangar environments. Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.). Outside work in winter, summer, rain, sleet, and snow and on uneven terrain – side hills and slopes.
• Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing up to 50 lbs, including walking up and down stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, and loud noise levels both inside and outside the hangar.

Why Us?

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), our work goes beyond delivering exceptional services—we are driven by a mission to create meaningful impact. When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values purpose, performance, and people.

We offer the opportunity to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments where your contributions directly impact mission success. Our teams are built on collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring you are supported while being challenged to grow.

Join us and be part of a team where your work matters.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• TRICARE Supplemental
• Critical Illness insurance
• Company-Paid Life and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Optional Long-Term Disability
• Paid Leave 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Seminars

For union represented positions, benefits and leave are provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pre-Employment Screening: All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you have a disability or medical condition and require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please notify the designated recruiter so we can provide appropriate assistance.