Lead, Licensed Mechanic

Overview

Build An Aviation Career You're Proud of

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency and quality.

As the Lead Licensed Mechanic, you will perform routine maintenance and major inspections on corporate aircraft, to include troubleshooting, repair, and modification of aircraft components and engines. Performs engine removal and reinstallation, operational checks, leak checks, and engine runs. You will coordinate and delegate assignments to technicians assigned to the aircraft or engine and provide technical guidance to those technicians. Serves in lieu of the Crew Chief during his/her absences and may serve as a Delegated Inspector.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for using sound judgment and technical aptitude to make decisions regarding maintenance, sequence and techniques, troubleshooting, and discrepancy resolution.
• Technically competent on assigned aircraft/engines and is expected to accomplish all of his/her duties with little or no supervision.
• Leads projects, coaches and oversees the activities of the A&P Mechanic III and IV providing guidance and instruction on proper mechanical procedures and techniques.
• Making sound decisions and taking expedient action on the part of the Lead, A&P Mechanic to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Professional appearance and communication skills are required in order to create a positive and lasting professional relationship with customers as they visit onsite.
• Upon arrival of the aircraft or engine, ensures it is properly placed in the hangar or shop, properly protected, customer property is removed and secured, and an incoming inspection of the aircraft or engine is performed and coordinates work with other departments as required.
• Reviews Customer Request for Service Forms with the Crew Chief to determine the scope of work to be performed and any special maintenance requirements.
• Maintains and services aircraft or engines. Analyzes a variety of technical problems associated with aircraft or engine maintenance, and determines causes and methods of repair. Interprets technical manuals, blueprints, schematic diagrams, and written and verbal information. Tests operation and repairs/adjusts, as required: engines, engine controls and accessories, propellers and controls, landing gear, hydraulic systems and servicing, flight controls, rigging, etc. Checks and repairs fuel, oil, oxygen, heating, cooling, and pressurization systems.
• Helps crew members improve their skills, builds trust, and promotes teamwork with the maintenance crew(s). Responsible for technical guidance of technicians assigned to the aircraft or engine. Is technically competent on assigned aircraft or engines and capable of providing on-the-job training to other maintenance technicians when required. Ensures technicians are aware of standard man-hours on assigned tasks.
• Keeps the Crew Chief informed as to the progress of the job and any unusual or delaying findings.
• Finalizes all paperwork and turns in work order for closing. May be required to prepare “Release of Aircraft” form on assigned aircraft.
• May perform duties as a delegated inspector. Performs inspection duties in the same manner as Department 57 inspectors within the limitations as set forth in the authorization if delegated as an Inspector.
• Works fair share of overtime.
• Travels on road trips as required, where he/she is able to work unsupervised and handle any technical problem that may occur.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting, and continuously improving company policies and procedures.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid…