Aviation Maintenance Technician Lead

Overview

As an Aviation Maintenance Technician Lead, you will be looked upon to demonstrate a high level of technical aptitude and aircraft system knowledge on a variety of aircraft models. This position also serves as a mentor to other Technicians with less experience by providing guidance and sharing their knowledge through on-the-job training.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs high quality inspections, servicing, and maintenance on airframe systems and components including but not limited to 100 hour/annual/phase type inspections.
• Completes testing, adjusting, repairing, and other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of airframe systems and components.
• Performs troubleshooting, fitting, and installation on complex structural assemblies.
• Researches and uses appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Orders general and aircraft parts as needed.
• Prepares and completes appropriate documentation for record keeping purposes, as required by company policy and FAA regulations (i.e., work orders, personal training logs, etc.).
• Properly uses hand tools in a timely, clean, safe, and professional manner with minimal rework.
• Willingness to work overtime on occasion and handle on-call duty requirements.
• Responsible for following and complying with all aviation safety rules and regulations.
• Must be able to work scheduled hours as assigned by your supervisor.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.
• This is a safety sensitive position which requires pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing to be completed as required by the FAA.

Lead Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates proficiency of PJC work order system by completing accurate and timely discrepancies and corrective action statements, Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives (AD) Compliance statements, final inspection, closing of squawks, and closing of work orders.
• Makes sound technical decisions when functioning as a Qualified Inspector (QI).
• Proposes and seeks approval for alternate installation and fabrication processes as needed to complete the task to the highest degree of quality and efficiency.
• Checks all mechanical components prior to installation to prevent damage.
• Fully analyzes all required blueprints, drawings, work orders, and sketches to properly troubleshoot, repair, and/or install the desired product or part.
• Detects errors and properly corrects them through departmental channels.
• Accurately estimates hours and materials for scheduled jobs.
• Responsible for oversight of work performed on assigned aircraft.
• Willingly and effectively shares knowledge and capabilities with less experienced technicians through on-the-job training to foster their development, ensure accurate work, and support the team’s goals.

Qualifications

• Current A&P License is required.
• Minimum three years’ experience required.
• Meets requirements for Aircraft Run and Taxi qualifications.
• Flight Safety International or similar formal training is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with both customers and co-workers.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Previous experience leading projects is preferred.
• Well-developed troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of FAR’s 43, 91, 135, and 145.
• Must possess minimum tooling required to perform duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. routinely and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Frequent work in small places, extreme temperatures, and heights above six feet.
• Ability to work with toxic chemicals, fumes, and loud noises with proper protection.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• HSA and flexible spending programs.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (100% Company Paid).
• Long-Term Disability insurance (100% Company Paid).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.

Premier Jet Center has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. FAA and DOT applicants who become employees of Premier Jet Center will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.