Aircraft Structures Lead

Job Description - Aircraft Sheet Metal Lead (16437)

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Provide leadership for mechanics. Work on all minor through major repairs, modifications, E.A.s, etc. Monitor and accurately complete all aircraft paperwork to insure safety and timely delivery.

• High proficiency in all minor through major repairs, modifications, E.A.s, etc.
• Highly proficient with forms.
• Establish work priorities and supervise the work of up to 15 mechanics.
• Effectively interact with customer representatives.
  
  - All other duties as assigned.

• Business Acumen:
  Utilizing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies
• Managing Relationships :
  Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two‑way communications, and strengthen relationships.
• Adaptability:
  Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture).
• Continuous Learning :
  Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers).
• Safety Focus :
  Identifying and improving conditions that affect our own and others' safety; upholding safety standards.
• Quality Orientation :
  Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed.
• Valuing Differences :
  Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations or backgrounds

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Must have a minimum of 1 year related aviation sheet metal experience and/or training.

Hold a minimum of an airframe (A) license.

May or may not have a power plant (P) license

Previous experience in warehousing, handling inventory, and bar code equipment

• Constantly:
  Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions.
• Frequently:
  Lifting ≤40 lbs., push/pull