Senior Lead Tech

Job Description

Job Description

C208 Senior Lead Technician

Hagerstown, MD (HGR) | Full-Time | Exempt | Safety-Sensitive Position

About Mountain Air Cargo

Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. (“MAC”) is committed to providing a stable, growth-oriented, and inspiring work environment that offers opportunities for professional, personal, and financial growth. If you're looking to join a growing team where you are our most valuable asset, MAC is the place for you.

Position Summary

The C208 Senior Lead Technician provides oversight of assigned vendors to ensure compliance with contracted work, delivers onsite technical troubleshooting support to line station technicians and Maintenance Control, and helps assure the safe operation and continued airworthiness of MAC's C208 fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees component repairs returned no-fault-found or without a firm conclusion of fix, working with vendors to resolve outstanding issues.
• Provides daily troubleshooting assistance to line station technicians and Maintenance Control, and creates company documents to support aircraft and component repair and inspection.
• Assures proper troubleshooting and repair of assigned aircraft, and the continued airworthiness of MAC's C208 fleet, in compliance with Company safety policies and procedures.
• Performs analysis of aircraft and parts failures to identify trends, and represents the CASS Department in root cause analysis as needed.
• Assists with compliance related to FAA requirements for Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPS).
• Conducts on-site training for technicians on troubleshooting and systems operation.
• Coordinates with customers and vendors on aircraft schedules, parts movement, and fleet modification status.
• Assists with ECTM/FOQA data collection, and reviews and approves external C208 work order bids and closures.
• Performs or assists with audits and reconciliation of inventory and asset issues.
• Supports Heavy Station Management conference calls and budget/forecast requirements.
• Manages internal and external vendor relationships for labor hours, parts usage, and cost capture under applicable airworthiness agreements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

Qualifications

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Part 121, 135, or 145 operations.
• Experience with the Cessna C208 or similar aircraft type required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors, line technicians, and company personnel.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety requirements to support timely, safe aircraft repairs.

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers an annual salary of $70,000–$75,000, based on experience and qualifications, along with medical, vision, and dental coverage, long-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a Company match of 50% on the first 6% contributed. Additional voluntary benefits include short-term disability, supplemental life insurance, and flexible spending accounts, along with paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Important Employment Information

• FAA Certificate Contingency: This position requires holding and maintaining a valid FAA A&P certificate in good standing at all times. Any suspension, revocation, or lapse of this certificate may result in termination of employment.
• Safety-Sensitive / DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing: This is a safety-sensitive position. As required by 49 CFR Part 40 and applicable FAA regulations, candidates and employees are subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing under MAC's FAA-approved anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention program.
• Background Check: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Work Authorization / Form I-9: All new hires must provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law (Form I-9).
• E-Verify Participation: MAC participates in the E-Verify program. Upon hire, MAC will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
• Airport Security Badging: Depending on specific duties, this position may require an airport-issued security badge, including fingerprinting and a security threat assessment under TSA regulations.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: MAC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• At-Will Employment: Employment with MAC is at-will. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment or a contract for any specific duration.