Lead Aircraft Mechanic - Navy C-12 Program - Atsugi, Japan

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed in the incumbent’s performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. Those listed under the examples of work are not all-inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization.

• Maintenance of aircraft
• Supervision and administration

• Inspects and certifies aircraft at specific intervals as required by OEM and FAA.
• Troubleshoots system malfunctions and performs necessary 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 maintenance on ground support equipment.
• Performs pre‑flight/post‑flight turnaround inspections and servicing when required.
• Maintains aircraft log books and historical data as required.
• Complies with safety, foreign‑object‑damage, and tool‑control program requirements.
• Washes, waxes, cleans, and maintains the 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 the customer.
• Ensures materials issued for assigned tasks are the correct items to repair the problem.
• 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, tires, oil, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs corrosion‑control checks when required.
• Assists with monitoring maintenance of aircraft fleet.
• Provides technical support to the customer concerning the fleet.
• Assigns mechanics to specific aircraft daily.
• Communicates with customers regarding aircraft status.
• Guides subordinate employees and peers when appropriate, collaborating and cooperating with other members of the management team.
• Implements the performance appraisal system for employees under the incumbent’s supervision.
• Approves or disapproves subordinate employees’ performance and recommends corrective procedures.
• Implements in‑service training programs to communicate current information and procedures to employees under the incumbent’s supervision and evaluates training programs for 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 visitors.
• 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 as established by the company and regulatory bodies.
• This job does have supervisory responsibilities.

The following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based on job analysis information supplied by these subject matter experts. If a candidate meets or exceeds these qualifications, or can demonstrate the ability to perform all essential functions, a substitution of related education or experience may be considered.

Graduation from a standard four‑year high school or equivalent (GED) and seven years of experience in work directly related to aircraft maintenance, of which two years must have been in a lead role involving airworthiness decisions.

A&P License; sufficient aviation maintenance hand tools to perform routine airframe and power plant duties.

• Understanding and using the English language to communicate information or ideas orally and in writing.
• Writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules,…