Lead A&P Mechanic

Position Summary

Performs trouble-shooting, operational testing, modification, and repair of components of aircraft instrument, electrical, and electronic systems in accordance with policies, procedures, requirements, and specifications established by the company, applicable government agencies, and aircraft manufacturers as contained in approved Maintenance Manuals.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid company holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Valid Airframe & Powerplant required or PEMCO Repairman’s Certificate

• Five (5) years experience in heavy aircraft maintenance, preferably with an airline and/or MRO company

• Must have thorough working knowledge of all forms and documents required to support heavy maintenance service, including Company policy and procedure manuals, FAR’s, AD’s, Service Bulletins, and Maintenance Manuals

• Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawings

• Must be efficient in the use and application of tools, gauges, instruments, etc., necessary for the accomplishment of duties assigned

• Must have an understanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal as related to the job assignment

• Shall have a thorough knowledge of work to be performed within a given classification and/or a specialized job/operation

• Must have demonstrated the ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions

• Must possess leadership qualities to include the previously demonstrated ability to cooperate and work with others

• Must have the ability to perform high quality work in a reasonable length of time, lead, and direct the work of their employees

• Must be able to satisfactorily accomplish all job assignments with little or no supervision or instruction

• Must have the ability to efficiently and accurately read, interpret, and carry out written or verbal instructions, technical orders, operating procedures, and directives

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Shall perform work in his classification for a major portion of his assigned working hours

• Leads, assigns work to, and directs all work in conformance with the classifications of employees assigned to him

• Instructs other employees in the proper methods and procedures of performing jobs when required

• Reads and interprets information, answers questions, reviews work in process, and checks completed work to ensure quality and timely completion of all job assignments

• Eliminates ordinary difficulties encountered in regular job assignments

• Prepares and maintains records pertaining to job assignments as required

• Responsible for satisfactory completion of work performed by employees assigned to him

• Refers any matter to his Supervisor which is not within his authority

• Shall not have the authority to recommend employees for employment, transfer, promotion, or disciplinary action

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors necessary for the normal day-to-day operation, not determined at time of hire

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods

• Must be able to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights

• Must be able to work with one or both hands extended overhead

• Must have correctable near and far vision

• Must be able to hear at conversational level with hearing aid

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds

• Must be able to handle and maintain control of small parts and to properly operate hand tools