Aircraft A&P Lead

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Summary

AAR is seeking a qualified aircraft maintenance lead. The ideal candidate is an experienced A&P maintenance professional and/or veteran who has their FAA Airframe certification along with 3+ years of aviation maintenance and 1+ years of leadership experience.

WORK LOCATION: Onsite at AAR (at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, OK.)

SCHEDULE (Full-Time/non-exempt and variable, 40 – 50-hour workweek)

Supervisor determines shift/days required, but we can discuss in interview process. Typically, more flexible candidates will be preferred.

• 1st Shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm or 5:30am to 4:00pm
• 2nd
  
  Shift: 3:30pm to 12:00am or 3:30pm to 2:00am

• Establish work priorities and supervise the work of up to 15 mechanics.
• Ensure work performed adheres to high quality standards
• Able to use FAA approved data (i.e. IPC, AMM, OHM, SRM,
  
  A.Ds, S.Bs) proficiently
• Able to perform heavy maintenance tasks without supervision
• Ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards
• Maintain records in compliance with FAA and company requirements
• Monitor and accurately complete all aircraft paperwork to ensure safety and timely delivery of aircraft
• Read and follow technical publications, schematics, and/or mechanical drawings
• Use a PC, iPad and basic computer applications and programs
• Adherence to work schedule, punctuality, and self-motivation
• Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

• Business Acumen:
  Utilizing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies
• Managing Relationships :
  Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communications, and strengthen relationships .
• Adaptability:
  Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture).
• C ontinuous Learning :
  Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers).
• Safety Focus :
  Identifying and improving conditions that affect our own and others' safety; upholding safety standards.
• Quality Orientation :
  Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed.
• Valuing Differences :
  Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations or backgrounds

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 3+ years aviation maintenance experience
• FAA Airframe certification
• Knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR
• Proven leadership abilities, such as taking personal responsibility, superb attendance, completing work in a timely manner, and performing tasks accurately.
• Takes initiative, such as, plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions. Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Time management skills, such as, the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, a problem-solver, and effectively dealing with tight deadlines and work pressure/stress.
• Fluent in English (speech, reading, writing)

• 1+ years of proven leadership experience
• Powerplant license (A&P)
• Valid Driver’s License

• Competitive Compensation (bi-weekly)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10K annually)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free 24/7 on-site gym

• In-Person, Computer Based Training, and On-the-Job training