NAC Lead Technician

Lead Technician

Saltchuk Aviation is a family of diversified air cargo and aviation services companies. We operate Part 121, 135, and 145 certificates, creating vital connections by serving customers and communities across the U.S. with reliable and efficient aviation services.

Saltchuk Aviation employs over 900 employees in the air cargo, ground handling, aircraft maintenance, aviation logistics, and air freight on-demand charter sectors across five operating companies, transporting over 380 million pounds of freight annually.

Our Operating Companies & Brands:

• Northern Air Cargo (NAC): The largest all-cargo airline in Alaska since 1956. Operating out of its primary base at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, NAC serves 13 communities throughout the state, providing safe, reliable cargo services and a place for employees to build long-term careers.
• Northern Air Maintenance Services, LLC (NAMS): A Part 145 certified repair station providing year-round maintenance and ground services to a major oil exploration and production company. NAMS handles all below-wing services, including baggage handling, catering, aircraft servicing, and passenger loading.
• Ryan Air, Inc.: A Part 135 air carrier operating a fleet of 23 aircraft (including Cessna 207s, Cessna 208s, Casa 212s, SAAB 340s, and Pilatus PC-12s). Ryan Air utilizes a hub-and-spoke model to deliver bypass mail, general freight, and passenger services to over 70 villages in rural Alaska.
• Aloha Air Cargo (AAC): The largest air freight carrier in the state of Hawaii, moving approximately 350,000 pounds of diverse cargo—including perishables and priority packages—per day to all major Hawaiian destinations.
• Aloha Tech Ops (ATO): Provides aircraft maintenance and repair services to several airlines flying to major destinations in Hawaii, executing over 2,000 pre-departure checks monthly.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Company-Provided Benefits: Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Retirement: Competitive 401(k) match program with a zero-day vesting period.
• Bonuses: Annual performance bonus and regular salary review programs.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO, personal days, and recognized federal holidays.
• Reimbursements: Wellness/fitness, transportation, and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
• Perks: Extensive employee discount programs with major national retailers.

Position Summary:

The Lead Technician provides oversight of work assigned and Leads the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians. Responsible for Quality and Quantity of work output and adherence to all Company Policies, Manuals, and FAA Regulations, Approved Parts and Data. Ensure a positive work environment and promote Technician development while enforcing standards of Safety and Efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the Technicians on all Maintenance, Scheduled and Unscheduled, performed on Company Aircraft.
• When an Aircraft goes into "AOG" Status, open an Aire Xpert narrative stating the Aircraft Log Page Discrepancy and Communicate this Status to the NAC Flight Followers.
• Monitor Aircraft Status and Communicate Updates on "Advise Time" or "Return to Service" on "AOG" Aircraft to NAC Flight Followers and/or Aire Xpert.
• Monitor Aircraft Status Board and ensure a timely, well communicated Aircraft availability plan with NAC Flight Followers and/or Aire Xpert.
• Control MEL Usage;
  Request and Expedite parts when necessary.
• Monitor Aircraft Cycles and Flight Hours to ensure Inspections, and Aircraft Maintenance or MEL/DMI/CDL Dates or Times do not Expire.
• Update Aircraft Status Board and Communicate MEL/DMI/CDL "Open" and "Closed" Status with NAC Flight Followers.
• Audit Work Packages, Inspection Forms, Log Pages, and Records for accuracy and timely submission to NAC QC Records.
• Update, Monitor, check Part Number Effectivity, and Audit TRAX for correctness and completion in a Timely manner.
• Monitor all Maintenance tasks and ensure all work performed and is Documented prior to Aircraft Release for Flight.
• Maintains the Line Maintenance Turnover Log, reporting all work accomplished…