Lead Aircraft Mechanic-US Navy C-12, Futenma, Japan

Job Details / Position Summary

The incumbent is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting aircraft to ensure airworthiness, and oversees the activities of the Aircraft Mechanics.

• Inspects and certifies aircraft at specific intervals as required by OEM and FAA
• Troubleshoots system malfunctions and performs corrective actions
• Documents maintenance of aircraft on appropriate forms
• Removes and replaces defective components
• Complies with Service Bulletins, Instructions and Airworthiness Directives as directed
• Performs and documents all Ground Support Equipment maintenance
• Performs preflight/post flight turnaround inspections and servicing when required
• Maintains aircraft logbooks and historical data
• Maintains all Hazard Material lockers for cleanliness, up-to-date inventory, and removal of out-of-date items
• Maintains site tool calibration program
• Complies with safety, foreign object damage, and tool control program requirements
• Washes, waxes, cleans and maintains exterior and interior of aircraft
• Serves as a point of contact with the Quality Assurance Representative
• Advises management of problems that may delay scheduled delivery of aircraft to customer
• Ensures materials issued for assigned tasks are the correct items with proper documentation
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees as required
• Supervises and inspects maintenance performed by FAA certified and non-certified personnel
• Services oxygen, nitrogen, tire, oil and hydraulic systems
• Inspects for and treats corrosion on aircraft and Ground Support Equipment as required
• Assists with monitoring maintenance of aircraft fleet
• Provides technical support to the customer concerning the fleet
• Assigns mechanics to specific aircraft on a daily basis
• Communicates with customers regarding aircraft status
• Provides guidance to subordinate employees and peers when appropriate, collaborating and cooperating with other members of the management team
• Implements the performance appraisal system for employees under incumbent’s supervision
• Approves or disapproves subordinate employees’ performance and recommends corrective procedures
• Implements in-service training programs to convey current information and procedures, and evaluates training effectiveness
• Recommends and maintains uniform procedures and standards of operation for the Department
• Evaluates the efficiency of operations within the Department and recommends appropriate changes
• Assists with recruitment, selection, discipline, and training of personnel
• Greets all visitors and clients with courtesy
• Exhibits positive courteous behavior with customers, businesses and coworkers
• Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary
• Follows all safety procedures and practices established by the Company and regulatory bodies
• This job has supervisory responsibilities

• Aviation maintenance hand and power tools
• Aviation test sets
• Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Engine Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, Cleaning Compounds, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Compressed Air, Aircraft Fuels, Primers and Paints

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally…