Gauss Management Research and Engineering, Inc

Lead Aircraft Technician

Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years in aircraft maintenance; 2 recent years on Fighter/Bomber/Attack aircraft (preferably F-16).
  • Supervisory experience in aircraft maintenance or modification fields required.
  • Strong knowledge of avionics and electrical systems, with hands-on expertise in structured maintenance practices.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. SECRET security clearance.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team in aircraft modifications and maintenance operations.
  • Supervise mechanics and provide technical guidance during maintenance.
  • Perform thorough inspections and oversee duties of all team members.
  • Maintain, repair, and modify complex aircraft structures and electronic systems.
  • Apply expert problem-solving skills through technical data interpretation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and technical standards while meeting schedules.
  • Guide lower-level technicians throughout maintenance and modification efforts.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours with the opportunity for short-notice availability.
  • Supportive work environment with emphasis on communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Potential for professional development through practical leadership experience.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY
  • Leads a team in the performance of aircraft modifications, maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. Position contingent based on contract award.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Possesses the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported.
  • Capable of performing, supervising, and inspecting the duties of all team members on CFT.
  • A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, and electronic systems of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to avionics, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
  • This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, routing drawings or manufactures' manuals.
  • Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft electrical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft avionics systems, sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
  • A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as electrical, avionics and weapons test equipment, torque wrenches, multi-meters, aerospace ground equipment is required. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/avionics, and electrical engineers, and customers alike, must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
  • This worker will be required to make entries in work cards and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
  • Ability to maintain professional appearance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of ten (10) years' total and two (2) years recent (within 4 years of task order PoP start) experience in aircraft maintenance support within two (2) years on Fighter/Bomber/Attack aircraft (preferably F-16) as an aircraft mechanic in Avionics, Electrical or General maintenance specialties.
  • Previous supervisory experience in fighter aircraft maintenance, or modification fields.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Must have ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
  • Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
  • Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Normal color vision as defined by GMRE, with a passing score of 75% or greater.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

TRAVEL REQUIRED
  • Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.

About Gauss Management Research and Engineering, Inc

Gauss Management Research and Engineering, Inc. (GMRE) is a research and development company that specializes in advanced technologies for the aerospace and defense industries. The company provides a wide range of services, including systems engineering, software development, and testing and evaluation. GMRE has a strong reputation for innovation and has won numerous awards for its work. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.
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1975

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