Lead Mechanic

Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianPerforms trouble-shooting, operational testing, modification, and repair of components of aircraft instrument, electrical, and electronic systems in accordance with policies, procedures, requirements, and specifications established by the company, applicable government agencies, and aircraft manufacturers as contained in approved Maintenance Manuals.BenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid company holidays401(k) retirement plan with 5% company matchMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverageOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesMinimum Requirements and QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalentValid Airframe & Powerplant required or PEMCO Repairman's CertificateFive (5) years experience in heavy aircraft maintenance, preferably with an airline and/or MRO companyMust have thorough working knowledge of all forms and documents required to support heavy maintenance service, including Company policy and procedure manuals, FAR's, AD's, Service Bulletins, and Maintenance ManualsMust be able to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawingsMust be efficient in the use and application of tools, gauges, instruments, etc., necessary for the accomplishment of duties assignedMust have an understanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal as related to the job assignmentShall have a thorough knowledge of work to be performed within a given classification and/or a specialized job/operationMust have demonstrated the ability to use good judgment and make sound decisionsMust possess leadership qualities to include the previously demonstrated ability to cooperate and work with othersMust have the ability to perform high quality work in a reasonable length of time, lead, and direct the work of their employeesMust be able to satisfactorily accomplish all job assignments with little or no supervision or instructionMust have the ability to efficiently and accurately read, interpret, and carry out written or verbal instructions, technical orders, operating procedures, and directivesMajor Responsibility Areas and DutiesShall perform work in his classification for a major portion of his assigned working hoursLeads, assigns work to, and directs all work in conformance with the classifications of employees assigned to himInstructs other employees in the proper methods and procedures of performing jobs when requiredReads and interprets information, answers questions, reviews work in process, and checks completed work to ensure quality and timely completion of all job assignmentsEliminates ordinary difficulties encountered in regular job assignmentsPrepares and maintains records pertaining to job assignments as requiredResponsible for satisfactory completion of work performed by employees assigned to himRefers any matter to his Supervisor which is not within his authorityShall not have the authority to recommend employees for employment, transfer, promotion, or disciplinary actionAdditional DutiesPerform other duties as assigned by supervisors necessary for the normal day-to-day operation, not determined at time of hirePhysical Requirements and Environmental ConditionsMust be able to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periodsMust be able to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heightsMust be able to work with one or both hands extended overheadMust have correctable near and far visionMust be able to hear at conversational level with hearing aidMust be able to lift 25 poundsMust be able to handle and maintain control of small parts and to properly operate hand tools