LEAD A&P 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.Benefits:Generous 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 Qualifications:High 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 companyThorough 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 ManualsAbility to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawingsEfficient in the use and application of tools, gauges, instruments, etc., necessary for the accomplishment of duties assignedUnderstanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal as related to the job assignmentThorough knowledge of work to be performed within a given classification and/or a specialized job/operationAbility to use good judgment and make sound decisionsLeadership qualities to include the previously demonstrated ability to cooperate and work with othersAbility to perform high quality work in a reasonable length of time, lead, and direct the work of their employeesAbility to satisfactorily accomplish all job assignments with little or no supervision or instructionAbility to efficiently and accurately read, interpret, and carry out written or verbal instructions, technical orders, operating procedures, and directivesMajor Responsibility Areas and Duties: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 Duties:Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors necessary for the normal day-to-day operation, not determined at time of hirePhysical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periodsAbility to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heightsAbility to work with one or both hands extended overheadCorrectable near and far visionAbility to hear at conversational level with hearing aidAbility to lift 25 poundsAbility to handle and maintain control of small parts and to properly operate hand toolsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.