Lead - A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Hillsboro, OR

Lead - A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Hillsboro, OR

Until Filled (PST)

Maintenance

Hillsboro, OR, USA

Full Time

Aero Air offers competitive compensation and benefits program

We are Aero Air - A People Centered Aircraft Service Company. A premier, mission driven organization who employs high performing, dedicated professionals. Where our team members are committed to apply their talents to a purpose greater than the task at hand. We want to make a difference in the lives of people in our communities and on a national and global level. Whatever your career passion, when you choose to work at Aero Air, you'll be joining a team that is supportive, collaborative and everyone is treated like family.

We invite applicants for the position of Lead - A&P Mechanic located in Hillsboro, Oregon!

We offer a very competitive wage and excellent benefit package! Our benefits include relocation reimbursement, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% employer provided safe harbor contribution upon hire, healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, employer funded health reimbursement arrangement, employee paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, pet insurance, corporate discount program on things like travel, gym memberships and more!

Position Summary

The Aircraft and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Lead performs routine aircraft troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance while maintaining a constant focus on safety and quality. This position oversees the daily work of a team of other A&P Mechanics and Maintenance Technicians. Ensures company operational goals and objectives are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation is maintained within applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and manufacturer requirements.

Required Duties and Responsibilities - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties and responsibilities.

• Performs efficient troubleshooting, aircraft maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable regulations, manufacturer's instructions, and company policies to ensure airworthiness.
• Is responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues with aircraft and advising appropriate personnel of any maintenance issues preventing an aircraft from safely operating.
• Estimates projected labor-hours for individual repairs and inspection.
• Ensure consistent, accurate, verifiable aircraft maintenance records are maintained.
• Read and interpret manufacturers and airlines maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Operate all tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment.
• Must maintain and present a clean, organized, and professional work area.
• Leads of the work of a small group of aircraft maintenance personnel including training, development and reviewing of performance.
• Provides feedback to Maintenance Supervisor and/or Service Center Manager regarding performance of assigned team members for annual performance reviews.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Supervisor and/or Service Center Manager to ensure workflow is maintained to efficiently complete projects on time.
• Works closely with Maintenance Supervisor and/or Service Center Manager to ensure departmental safety and awareness of potential hazards, including exposure risks for chemical or hazardous materials. Helps promote safe operating habits for assigned team and safe operation equipment.
• Maintain reliable, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Successful completion and favorable results of pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background check.
• Adhere to all Aero Air policies and standards of conduct.
• Other duties assigned by the department supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• FAA A&P License in good standing.
• Must maintain a valid US/State Issued driver's license with clean driving record.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to demonstrate poise, tact, and professionally interact and communicate with employees, vendors, and individuals at all levels of the organization and community.
• Service-oriented and able to build productive professional relationships.
• Must possess adequate tools to perform job functions.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on a variety of aircraft including Lear 31, 35 and 45, PC-12, King Air, Cessna Mustang and Bombardier Challenger models.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience as an A&P Mechanic.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience.

Working Conditions

• Working near moving mechanical parts and near fumes or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals.
• Work is typically performed in an indoor hangar or outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
• Noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Requires the ability to read, hear, talk, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb all day.
• Accurate hand/eye coordination.
• Finger dexterity is required as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to climb on a ladder.
• Ability to wear and utilize personal protective equipment.

Under the Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration (DOT-FAA), the above listed position is categorized as a safety sensitive role. DOT-FAA regulations require Aero Air to inform applicants of the five (5) drug categories tested for during the post-offer, pre-employment drug test and while employed if selected for a random drug test; they include marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine, opioids, and phencyclidine.

Aero Air is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any person for any reason. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, parental status, protected veteran status, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

As an equal opportunity employer, Aero Air is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If interested in applying with Aero Air and need special assistance or accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io

DISCLAIMER: This position requires having a valid U.S./state issued driver's license with clean driving record and successful results from pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.