Lead Mechanic

Aircraft Maintenance Manager

Live an adventure, master your craft, find your purpose At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.

Job Purpose: This role exists to perform and oversee a team of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance and modifications of aircraft supporting the New World Screwworm (NWS) Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) mission at the Edinburg, TX base.

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and ensure that all repairs and inspections are done in accordance with the appropriate regulations and company procedures
• Provide adequate instruction to employees in maintenance-related issues
• Work with quality control ensuring proper maintenance practices
• Work with base logistician ensuring adequate parts for modifications and phase inspections
• Effectively communicate with the leadership and pilots regarding aircraft issues
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant license for a minimum of 3 years (preferred)
• Ability to obtain an Inspection Authorization
• Strong aviation maintenance background with at least one year experience leading a team of aircraft mechanics
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to manage, instruct, and make airworthiness determinations
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to:
• Crawl in and out of tight spaces
• Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time
• Lift, balance and carry 50 lbs.
• Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions
• Work in close proximity to other people
• Relocation to Edinburg, TX is required

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