Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician - 1109

About the role

This position requires minimal supervision and will lead small groups in daily tasks. These techs are subject matter experts and demonstrate a wide and comprehensive knowledge of the job.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to complete the necessary jobs/tasks.
  • Use good judgement in handling day-to-day tasks, and know when to involve your manager.
    • Implement a strong turnover of work to the next shift.
    • Find opportunities (within your area of responsibility) to reduce turn time of aircraft.
    • Help to train/mentor those technicians assigned to your projects.
    • Supervise team members in daily work load.
  • Schedule and work quality are essential in these functions, as is showing excellent drive and initiative.
• Perform general mechanical functions on aircraft and related systems.
  • Removal and installation of panels and components.
  • Repair work and sheet metal repair or installation.
• Troubleshoot and evaluate systems on the aircraft when designated.

Requirements

• A High school diploma or equivalent and Airframe and Powerplant License are required.
• A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.
• Aircraft specific factory training is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in aviation maintenance preferred.
• 4+ years in program specific airframes.

Skills

• Highly analytical.
• Inquiring.
• Critical mind.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Technical orientation.
• Good judgement.
• Turnover management.
• Team leadership.
• Project coordination.
• Customer support.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits.
• 401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer Match.
• Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals.
• Flexible Work Schedules.
• Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay.
• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity based on Company and Site Performance.

Pay

• Compensation effective on the first day of employment.
• Shift Differential provided if assigned to an alternate shift.
• Additional forms of compensation include a semi-annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) company match and employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).

Schedule

• Varies based on the needs of the business.
• Includes 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12 schedules.