Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician is responsible for all facets of the preventive maintenance and repair of airplanes to ensure aircraft are airworthy and all technical aspects are documented properly as well as the first point of contact and authority oversight for the AMTs as it pertains to aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maintenance technicians in the performance of their assignments to ensure that proper procedures and required tooling are utilized in the performance of maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs and alterations on Company aircraft, and work is accomplished and properly documented per Company and FAA requirements.
• Manage task completion of mechanics at each shift change and verify that completed tasks and all partial work accomplished is properly recorded by the outgoing personnel prior to their departure and incoming personnel are properly briefed on any incomplete accomplished tasks.
• Review the completed work package(s) and or logbook entries including installed parts tags and service forms for completion, proper signoff with authorizing references recorded in accordance with Company procedures, before forwarding the work package(s), log page(s) with service forms, parts tags and any authorizing document to Quality Control.
• Ensure that mechanics do not exceed the duty limitations imposed by 14 CFR 121.377.
• Inspect the overall condition of the facility and grounds on a regular basis to determine what work, repairs, cleaning etc. needs to be done.
• Assist in completing special projects or assignments as the need arises.
• Perform or supervise the maintenance, preventive maintenance or alteration of an aircraft or a part thereof, for which he is rated (but excluding major repairs to, and major alterations of, propellers, and any repair to, or alteration of, instruments), and may perform additional duties in accordance with 14 CFR 65.85, 65.87, and 65.95.
• Verify the work as specified on Company inspection and/or maintenance forms as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor and sign off all work performed at the time the work is completed.
• Notify the Maintenance Supervisor immediately of any condition that may arise that could present him with a problem of parts, materials, airworthiness or workmanship.
• Perform or supervise tasks associated with meeting aircraft at transit stations, including checks on aircraft maintenance logs, and responding to discrepancies entered in the logbook.
• References all Maintenance Manuals- Illustrated Parts Catalog, Structural Repair Manual, Component Maintenance Manuals, and the wiring diagrams to perform work on aircraft.
• Complete required paperwork accurately using procedures set forth in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
• Maintain Amerijet facilities and equipment as directed by the Leadership team.
• Uphold safety and security awareness of Team members and assets.
• Obtain and maintain special qualifications such as Quality Control RII, Airworthiness release, taxi run up, CAT III authorization, and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM).

  Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma.
  • Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
  • 3 or more years of experience working as an aircraft maintenance technician.
  • Ability to drive tugs, trucks, taxi aircraft, lift trucks, snorkel lift, boom lift and tractor and/or other maintenance vehicles.
  • Familiarity with accessing online aircraft manuals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written communication.
  • Ability to frequently crawl, bend, kneel, climb, stoop and work in confined spaces.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a team environment.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets Amerijet’s insurance standards.
  • Ability to remain alert to moving vehicles, aircraft and situational awareness.
  • Available for travel.
  • Willingness to work in 8-hr or 10-hr shift, covering 24/7.
  • Ability to obtain a SIDA badge.
  • Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.

  Skills

  • Ability to obtain and maintain special qualifications such as Quality Control RII, Airworthiness release, taxi run up, CAT III authorization, and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM).
  • Boeing 767/757/777 qualified with certification and training records.
  • Run-Up Taxi qualified B767 Aircraft.
  • Avionics Experience preferred.

  Performance Standards/Measurements

  • Regular attendance and punctuality.
  • Need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice.
  • Well-groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance.
  • Appropriate organizational fit for the Amerijet culture.
  • Exhibit the Amerijet values.
  • Safety Ambassador, supporting Amerijet’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards.
  • Identify safety concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR)).
  • Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures, and risk controls.
  • Consistently follow Company policies and procedures (including governmental and safety) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.