Landing Gear Lead - DAS Aviation

Landing Gear Lead - DAS Aviation - 1634

Full Time

On-Site

Grand Junction, CO, USA

As a Crew Lead, your primary responsibility is to provide day-to-day leadership to a team of technicians while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and FAA regulations. You will coordinate daily workflow, maintain quality standards, support employee development, and serve as the primary point of contact for your team while reporting directly to the Team Lead.

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of assigned technicians to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Assign and prioritize daily workload to meet production goals and customer commitments.
• Exercise sound judgment in managing day-to-day operations and elevate issues to the Team Lead as needed.
• Supervise technicians in their daily workload and provide technical guidance and support.
• Conduct in-process inspections and review completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with company procedures.
• Prepare completed work and documentation for final inspection and Return-to-Service (RTS) authorization by the Team Lead.
• Oversee work order flow and documentation to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
• Train, mentor, and develop technicians to improve technical skills and support future growth of the team.
• Communicate project status, production concerns, and shift turnover information effectively with the Team Lead and other departments.
• Effectively communicate (speak, read, and write) in English.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Supervisor, or Management.

A High school diploma or equivalent.

A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

An A&P license is helpful but not required.

5+ year’s prior experience in landing gear maintenance.

An advanced knowledge of FAA paperwork, work orders and use of Corridor systems is preferred.

Strong technical proficiency in reading and interpreting structural repair manuals (SRMs), component maintenance manuals (CMMs), and engineering blueprints.

We’re looking for a team player who is self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.

Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.

Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.

Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.

Must perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.

Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.

Maintain customer-oriented work habits.

Direct the work and flow of multiple projects.

Supervision of team members in daily operations and duties.

Completion of work orders, FAA paperwork.

Lift at least 50 lbs.

Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.

Routing or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.

Personal computer operations on Apple and Microsoft products especially Outlook, Word, and Excel spreadsheets.

Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.

Critical thinking of advanced composite repairs.

Work with others in a professional manner.

Coordinate projects.

Team management skills.

The majority of work will be accomplished in a shop environment which can include very hot or very cold temperatures.

Work outside during onsite…