Lead A&P Mechanic - RSS

The Lead Mechanic effectively maintains and troubleshoots aircraft systems and provides supervision and guidance to assigned personnel in the maintenance of assigned aircraft.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides personnel work assignments as well as guides, mentors and provides on-the-job instruction or training to the assigned group in related technical information job procedures, safety and general shop and hangar practices.
2. Assumes responsibility of the quality and quantity of work produced by their assigned team.
3. Coordinates with the Manager and Supervisors to carry out duties in an effective and efficient manner.
4. Participates and enforces compliance with housekeeping, tool control and environmental and safety programs.
5. Responsible for the maintenance and preventative maintenance of aircraft, components, and equipment.
6. Monitors the status of aircraft in-work and coordinates efforts with the Site Manager and subordinate personnel.
7. Assists in researching and requisitioning of aircraft parts and components and in determining the serviceability of parts and components.
8. Reviews aircraft records to ensure that required maintenance has been performed and that all associated documentation has been completed.
9. Follows technical data, manuals, regulations, and other maintenance directives as required.
10. Determines airworthiness of aircraft and components in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
11. Demonstrates behavior in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
12. Demonstrates a high level of focus on customer service and operational awareness.
13. All other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have in-depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance and quality processes and procedures. Ability to read, write and interpret technical data and special operating instructions. Good verbal and written skills and leadership ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

This position requires a high school diploma or GED certificate. Must hold a valid Airframe and Powerplant license. Must have seven (7) or more years of aircraft maintenance experience, with at least two (2) of those years in a supervisory / lead role. Maintenance experience in a military operational environment is also desired.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Excellent communication skills with customers and employees.

MATH ABILITY:

This position requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office; including components of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Database, inventory, and order processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid A&P License

Valid Driver's License

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands 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.

• Must be able to use ladders, stands, lifts, etc., and be able to work on all areas of aircraft.
• Physical exertion: pulling, bending, pushing, reaching, standing, walking, and lifting / carrying of containers, equipment, etc., not to excess of 50 pounds.
• May work inside or outside of maintenance hangar.
• This position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work various shifts which may include evening and weekend hours.
• Significant travel is required with extended periods away from home.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screen

Background Check

Secret Level Security Clearance