AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNCIAN - LEAD

Cutter Aviation

$72K — $93K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent experience required
  • Previous leadership experience preferred
  • Familiarity with FARs and Aircraft Manufacturer's Maintenance Manuals
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for aircraft maintenance
  • Understanding of ground control operations
  • Ability to manage projects and ensure timely delivery
  • Knowledge of facility security and maintenance procedures

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of aircraft maintenance technicians
  • Preplan for upcoming work effectively
  • Quote work accurately and in a timely manner
  • Conduct daily team meetings for effective communication
  • Assign tasks and set clear expectations for team members
  • Ensure compliance with paperwork and safety regulations
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Plans
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide superior customer service. To lead a team of technicians to provide routine, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to aircraft and deliver on time and squawk free.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • All duties and responsibilities that coincide with Aircraft Maintenance Technician
  • Responsible leadership and mentorship of Team Members.
  • Responsible for preplanning as required for all upcoming work.
  • Responsible for quoting work accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for the supervisor shift turnover sheet to update staff and supervisor daily.
  • Responsible for conducting daily team meetings to ensure communication of the latest information.
  • Responsible for assigning work to team members with clear instructions and goal expectations.
  • Responsible for all paperwork compliance and timely submittal of all paperwork to the Inspection Department.
  • Responsible for proper tagging and care of all parts and equipment.
  • Must return all warranty parts to the Parts department in a timely manner for proper handling.
  • Must maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Lead by example.
  • Coordinate the cleaning of aircraft, hangar floors, and equipment as required.
  • Manage and delegate daily workload efficiently to ensure "best in class" customer service.
  • Responsible for delivering projects on time and squawk free.
  • Must monitor performance of Team members and council as required.
  • Must remain calm under high stress situations.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather.
  • Ability to lift 50 - 75 lbs. overhead.
  • Ability to bend, twist, and squat while performing job duties.
  • Communicate with co-workers, management, customers, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Comply with all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
  • Comply with all safety rules and wear/use all appropriate safety equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits Available with employment: Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Plans

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
  • Must have an Airframe and Power plant license, or equivalent experience
  • Previous leadership experience is a plus.
  • Familiar with FARs and Aircraft Manufacturer's Maintenance Manuals.
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems and assist with all aircraft maintenance requirements.
  • Knowledge of ground control operations.
  • Must be able to make decisions and work effectively unsupervised.
  • Must be able to delegate work assignments and hold employees accountable.
  • Must be able to manage a project efficiently and produce an on-time squawk free delivery.
  • Knowledge of the operation of hangar doors, hangar lights, night lights, and procedures for locking the facility, aircraft, and general security.
  • A strong knowledge of all departments within the company, their function and their personnel.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Possess a valid driver's license and a have clean driving record.
  • Able to pass a background check.
  • Ability to pass a drug screening test.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING WORK STYLES:
  • Attention to detail.
  • Persistence in the face of obstacles.
  • A willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
  • Guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things done IAW acceptable techniques and methods.
  • Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations.
  • Accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
  • Results oriented Proven ability to achieve goals. Follows through and meets deadlines; Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Communication Oral Communication speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Written Communication Writes material in clear concise terms.


Salary Description

$35-$45/hr DOE

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