Lead A&P Technician - (NetJets 2)

Position Summary

The Lead A&P Technician is responsible to the Manager, Maintenance Operations for the overall utilization of his area, to include the supervision of production personnel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure safe work practices are followed.
• To plan, direct and coordinate the activities of his areas so as to minimize delays, and increase production and efficiency.
• To provide training, and to assist subordinates in the proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
• To make available to personnel the necessary overhaul manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directive and other required technical data.
• To maintain all equipment and tools in a serviceable and working condition.
• To ascertain that all necessary work records are properly executed by the responsible person.
• To properly handle all parts while in repair process.
• To preserve all units or parts during process through the facility and after work is completed.
• To initiate requisitions for stock and materials as required.

General Duties

• Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components;
• Performs complete operations checks on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls, etc.
• Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced;
• Decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair;
• Secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies.
• Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.
• Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.
• Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
• Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations.
• SUBMITS COMPLETED / IN-PROGRESS WORK TO QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR FINAL / IN-PROGRESS INSPECTION AND RE-CERTIFICATION OF AIRWORTHINESS.
• Provides Supervisor with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested.
• Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities.

Education

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• An Associate Degree or Technical Certification is most common at this level and may be FAA required within certain Technical Areas.
• Journeyman Technician Role requiring Intermediate Skills to perform most of the standard tasks within the technical area assigned to.
• A & P License
• FAR Part 65
• FAA required within certain Technical Areas.
• Airframe and Power plant certificates required.
• FCC General Operator's License a plus.

Experience

• Master Technician Role requiring Expert skills to perform all standard and emerging tasks within the Technical Area assigned to.
• Generally at least 8 years of experience or greater in area of responsibility in aircraft maintenance activities or substantiated equivalent experience.
• Recent depot level aircraft maintenance and repair experience is required, (repair of mechanical systems, components, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, rigging etc.)
• Proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer’s technical data or work package instructions;
• Experience using power or pneumatic hand tools.
• Prior experience in executive jet repair facility and prefer Embraer 145 and or Legacy experience.
• 5 -7 years supervisory/management position with heavy maintenance or MRO.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Assignments require Advanced Knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their Technical area as well as a strong understanding of External Regulations and Functional Work Standards that affect Technical Requirements and Outputs.
• Role takes leadership for applying new processes and skills to improve the Technician Function Status Quo.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work in a safe and professional manner.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures.
• Able to work at a rapid pace while ensuring quality work.
• Able to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Skilled with repairing, troubleshooting, installing and equipment maintenance.

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strives for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.