Lead Aircraft Technician

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Leads a team in the performance of aircraft modifications, maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. Position contingent based on contract award.

Roles and responsibilities include supervising subordinate mechanics, providing technical guidance on maintenance operations, performing, supervising, and inspecting duties of all team members, maintaining repairs and modifications of aircraft structures and electronic systems, interpreting technical data, and providing technical support to engineers and customers.

Why work for GMRE? GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE's mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required skills/abilities include excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, excellent time management skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong supervisory and leadership skills, ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate, ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment, ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality, ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed, and ability to maintain professional appearance.

Education and experience include minimum of ten (10) years' total and two (2) years recent (within 4 years of task order PoP start) experience in aircraft maintenance support within two (2) years on Fighter/Bomber/Attack aircraft (preferably F-16) as an aircraft mechanic in Avionics, Electrical or General maintenance specialties, and previous supervisory experience in fighter aircraft maintenance, or modification fields.

Security clearance requirements include ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.

Supervisory responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new staff, overseeing the daily workflow of the department, providing constructive and timely performance evaluations, and handling discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Physical requirements include normal color vision as defined by GMRE, with a passing score of 75% or greater, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Travel required includes occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.