Aircraft A&P Lead

Job Description

Aircraft A&P Lead (16899)

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

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.

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

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).
• Continuous 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.
• 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.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• 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.

• Constantly: Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions.
• Frequently: Lifting ≤40 lbs., push/pull