Airframe & Powerplant Lead

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SUMMARY

Responsible for the completion of daily aircraft related tasks including heavy repair, maintenance, servicing, and movement, while ensuring the safety, training and production of team members, with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate aircraft related activities including heavy repair, maintenance, servicing and movement while participating as a working member of the crew.
• Perform all operations to assigned aircraft without supervision; such as APU Operations, Maintenance Checks, Power Plant Run-ups, Towing Operations, and Aux Fuel Testing.
• Accomplish and oversee complex aircraft tasks such as troubleshooting, removal, installation and rigging and testing of flight controls, landing gears, etc.
• Train employees in work methods and procedures, strictly in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturer's specifications, Company Process Standards and Airplane Maintenance Manuals.
• Read, interpret and follow Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and drawings for modifications.
• Inspect subordinates' work to maintain compliance with standards and quality of workmanship.
• Document all aircraft related actions in accordance with the Repair Station Manual, Quality System Manual and appropriate regulatory guidance. Ensure all paperwork requirements are kept current with job progress.
• Interface with opposite shift regarding daily requirements; produce complete and accurate shift turnover logs.
• Report any unserviceable tooling, machinery, or equipment required for efficient production.
• Prepare and submit all required documentation to Quality Control following completion of project.
• Inspect for, and report all non-airworthy aircraft, components or articles.
• Interact with Program Management and other departments to achieve production goals including timeliness and budget constraints while maximizing efforts to meet customer requirements.
• Plan for and requisition parts and materials including long-lead time items.
• Promptly report any problems associated with carrying out work assignments including non-availability of parts, materials, improper workflow, drawing discrepancies, etc.
• Maintain and record accurate time accounting records in CIMA; verify subordinates' reporting.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with company standards.
• Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide motivation, training and general guidance for assigned staff.
• Prioritize and assign tasks; examine work for exactness, completeness, and conformance.
• Assist in carrying out administrative duties such as production timekeeping, incident / accident reports, and other documentation / reporting in a timely manner.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School Education or equivalent reading, writing, and math abilities.
• 5+ years heavy check experience or combination of training / education and experience.
• 2+ years BBJ, 737-7/8/900 preferred.
• Previous lead experience preferred.
• Profici…