Lead Aircraft Technician - MS Flightline

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Monitoring training requirements and ensuring completeness of employees’ training records. Performing detailed assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components. Conducting and training technicians on how to perform operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems, including ground and flight test operations such as engine adjustment and track and balance procedures. Troubleshooting complex avionics equipment such as Helionix, Radios, Hydraulics, STC equipment, and Fuel Systems. Requirements 5 years of experience in a helicopter technician role with focus on installation, testing, and troubleshooting of components and subsystems in a helicopter flightline environment. Prior experience must include: 2 years as a Senior Technician at a Part 21 or Part 145 certificated Helicopter OEM. Experience with flightline aircraft avionics including advanced troubleshooting and testing using IFR 4000, TC200, and data management tools for CVFDR systems. Experience in helicopter maintenance, including preservation, engine wash procedures, assembly, and disassembly. Experience with helicopter rotor track and balance. Experience performing functional and maintenance test flights and working directly with flight crews to resolve issues identified during testing. Experience with techniques and tools used in aircraft vibration analysis and aircraft operational testing. Ability to perform maintenance and apply principles of operation, technical requirements, and systems required on helicopter airframes. Experience performing offsite maintenance and acceptance criteria inspections. Experience in a helicopter delivery environment. Applicable aviation certification such as an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A+P) license or foreign equivalent. 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