Lead Aircraft Technician

Description

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

• Aircraft maintenance
• Team leadership
• Avionics
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Sheet metal repair
• Structural modification
• Technical guidance
• Quality inspection
• Blueprint interpretation
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Fuel systems
• Aerospace ground equipment
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Supervision

• Leads a team in performing aircraft modifications, maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance.
• Supervises subordinate mechanics and provides technical guidance on maintenance operations.
• Performs, supervises, and inspects duties of all team members on CFT.
• Repairs and modifies aircraft structures and electronic systems, including avionics, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise to restore equipment condition and operation.
• Interprets technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, routing drawings, and manufacturers' manuals.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical components, avionics systems, and conducts sheet metal/structural modification and repair.
• Operates specialized tools such as torque wrenches, multimeters, and aerospace ground equipment.
• Provides technical support to structural, avionics, and electrical engineers, and customers.
• Prioritizes workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules.
• Documents work and maintains records in work cards.
• Provides guidance and technical expertise to lower‑level technicians during all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Ensures all maintenance operations meet safety and quality standards.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
• Oversees daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond on short notice as needed.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.

• Minimum ten (10) years total experience, including two (2) recent years (within 4 years of task order PoP start) in aircraft maintenance support within two (2) years on fighter/bomber/attack aircraft (preferably F‑16) as an aircraft mechanic in avionic, electrical or general maintenance specialties.
• Previous supervisory experience in fighter aircraft maintenance or modification fields.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.

Normal color vision with a passing score of 75% or greater.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and site visits.

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 for all permanent full‑time employees.

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.