NetJets Airframe Team - Lead Technician

About the role

The Lead Technician - Airframe at Duncan Aviation demonstrates a high level of technical aptitude and aircraft system knowledge in the performance of safe, quality and efficient aircraft maintenance. This position manages and accepts ownership of all aspects of assigned aircraft projects, including coordinating necessary resources, documentation and communication with team members and customers to ensure timeliness and quality of the projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of assigned aircraft projects to ensure safety, quality and efficiency throughout the projects.
• Accepts full ownership of assigned projects from pre-planning to delivery of the aircraft through planning, prioritizing and communicating with customers, team members, OEM's, outside contractors and vendors as necessary.
• Ensures the safety and security of customer's equipment, parts and aircraft during all maintenance phases.
• Inspects, services, repairs and troubleshoots aircraft systems using a high level of technical aptitude and aircraft system knowledge.
• Performs Qualified Inspector (QI) duties as needed.
• Oversees, completes and maintains accurate and timely aircraft and project documentation including reviewing preliminary reports to ensure accuracy of forecasted and billed labor hours.
• Reviews work orders, invoices, etc. to ensure timely and accurate inventory allocation, appropriate sign-off language, and accurate charges for labor and outside services are applied before billing.
• Assists professionally and courteously in addressing customer billing disputes and work order reviews for maintenance actions performed by team members.
• Supervises day-to-day activities of team members as assigned by the team leader.
• Holds team members accountable to Duncan Aviation approved policies and procedures, including professionalism, safety and cleanliness of the work environment.
• Ensures the team's consistent use of appropriate technical data.
• Shares knowledge and capabilities with less experienced technicians through On-the-Job Training (OJT) to foster their development, ensures accurate work and supports the team's goals.

Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Airframe Certificate required; Powerplant Certificate preferred; valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; Respirator Fit qualified; QI designation; Man Lift qualified; meets requirements for Aircraft Run and Taxi Qualifications; tool inventory per department tool list required.
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required; occasional overnight and short notice travel required.
• Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Five years related aircraft maintenance experience required.
• Previous experience leading projects at Duncan Aviation is required.

Skills

• Technical aptitude and aircraft system knowledge.
• Leadership and project management skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday).
• Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• 401(k) program with a 50% match on first 6% contributed.
• Tool Account Program to acquire and grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest-free payments.
• In-House Training opportunities or use of Tuition Assistance to further your education.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate aircraft maintenance needs.