Join Silver Wings Aerospace – (Homestead/Princeton, FL)
Ready to be part of an industry that keeps the world moving? Silver Wings Aerospace is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Team member to join our growing team in South Florida. Based in Princeton, Florida, Silver Wings Aerospace is a trusted name in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). We specialize in Power Generation systems (IDGs, Generators, CSDs), Hydraulic Pumps, Fuel Pumps, and Electrical Accessories—supporting airlines and operators around the globe.
What sets us apart? It’s our people and expertise. With decades of hands-on experience, advanced in-house engineering, and skilled technicians, we deliver high-quality, reliable component repairs that our customers depend on every day.
If you’re looking for a role where your work supports a fast-paced, high-impact industry—and where you can grow your skills alongside experienced professionals—Silver Wings Aerospace is the place to be.

of Responsibilities: The Aerospace Generator Rotor & Stator Rewind and Repair Shop Lead will perform and oversee all operations related to the inspection, repair, rewinding, testing, and overhaul of aircraft generator rotors, stators, and associated electrical components. This position provides technical leadership, production management, quality oversight, workforce development, and customer support while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, OEM specifications, AS9100 quality standards, and company objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform duties related to the full rewind process in the rewind repair shop.
• Organize all daily operations of the generator rewind repair shop.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize workload to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate shop resources, labor allocation, tooling, and materials to maximize productivity.
• Monitor workflow from receiving inspection through final testing and shipment.
• Ensure efficient utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• Provide technical expertise in the repair, overhaul, rewinding, balancing, and testing of aerospace generator rotors and stators.
• Review repair methods, RS-DER Specifications, engineering specifications, OEM manuals, and technical data.
• Support troubleshooting of complex electrical and mechanical failures.
• Approve repair processes and ensure adherence to approved procedures.
• Assist engineering and quality teams with repair development and process improvements.
• Supervise rewind technicians. leads, and support personnel.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate employees.
• Ensure performance goals for rewind technicians. and conduct employee reviews.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure employees maintain required certifications and qualifications.

• Work overtime as required by production requirements.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in aircraft generator rotor/stator rewinding, overhaul, electrical troubleshooting, testing, inspection, and dynamic balancing.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical power generation systems, manufacturing, repair/overhaul, and final/in-process inspections.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, SRMs, CMMs, repair manuals, and technical specifications.
• Experienced with FAA, EASA, OEM, AS9100, ISO, and quality management system compliance.
• Skilled in project management, production scheduling, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and KPI performance monitoring.
• Support quality inspections, documentation, certification, audits, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, hazardous material handling, incident investigations, and continuous safety improvement.
• Assist with quoting, estimating, budgeting, cost control, process optimization, technical reviews, customer support, and business development.
• Strong planning, organization, multitasking, and prioritization skills in fast-paced production environments.
• Effective team player with excellent communication, adaptability, dependability, and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and standard aircraft maintenance tools, including precision measuring instruments, electrical test equipment, torque tools, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
• Ability to work independently, meet productivity goals, work overtime as required, and provide personal tools.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, Aviation Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in electrical rotating equipment repair, aerospace MRO, or aircraft generator overhaul.
• Knowledge of rotor and stator winding design, insulation systems, and rewind processes.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Skills:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands: Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Requires frequent walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and balancing.
• Requires occasional reaching above shoulder level, kneeling or squatting.
• Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and repair station environment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to inspect components and perform hands-on engineering evaluations in shop areas.
• Occasional travel to customer sites, suppliers, or industry events.

Protective Equipment Required:

Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, respirators, breathing equipment per safety data sheet which will be provided by company.

We offer a competitive benefits package to full time employees which includes:
• Paid Time Off –Vacation, Sick, Holiday’s, and Floating Holidays.
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy coverage supplemented by Wencor Group)
• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Voluntary Coverages (Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
Please read more about us at https://www.wencor.com/silver-wings-aerospace/