Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician - 1276
West Star Aviation Inc. · Conroe, TX · 5 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
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.
- Look for 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.
- Troubleshoot and evaluate systems on the aircraft when designated.
- Inspect and evaluate the aircraft and components when designated.
- Aircraft movement, performance runs and taxiing when required.
- Maintain customer oriented work habits.
- Direct the work and flow of multiple projects.
- Supervise team members in daily operations and duties.
- Completion of work orders, FAA paperwork.
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.
- Teamwork.
- Self-motivation.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Working under specific deadlines.
- Reliable transportation.
- Customer-oriented work habits.
- Physical strength to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.
- Routine repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
- Basic personal computer operations.
- Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
- Troubleshoot or evaluate system operation.
- Work with others in a professional manner.
- Coordinate projects.
- Team management skills.
Benefits
- Medical.
- Dental.
- 401K match.
- Time off accruals.
- Weekly pay days.
- Varied positions in and around the aircraft.
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
N/A
Locations & Lifestyle
The majority of work will be accomplished in a hangar environment which can include very hot or very cold temperatures. Work outside during aircraft runs will occur. Varied positions in and around the aircraft.