Aircraft Mechanic Alt.Lead

Subsidiary: KIRA Aviation Services

Job Title:

Aircraft Mechanic, Alternate Lead (B737)

Work Location:

Oklahoma City, OK (Will Rogers Airport) Labor Category:
Non-Exempt Clearance Level: Public Trust (as applicable) Travel Requirement

N/A – Occasional travel to line stations or aircraft locations as required.

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we support. Our growth fuels programs, services, and lasting value for the Tribe, making every success a shared one.

For over 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries has delivered essential services to federal clients across the globe. Whether supporting logistics, information technology, cyber security, or facilities operations, we are united by a shared mission: to create meaningful economic opportunity and growth of the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Supports the Primary Lead Mechanic in overseeing daily maintenance operations to ensure aircraft are serviced, inspected, and released safely and on schedule. This position provides leadership, technical expertise, and quality oversight for all line maintenance performed on the Boeing 737 Next Generation fleet. When the Lead Mechanic is absent, the Alternate assumes full responsibility for coordinating maintenance personnel and ensuring operational integrity.

• Support the Lead Mechanic in organizing, assigning, and monitoring line maintenance activities on B737-800 aircraft to meet flight schedule.
• Act as Lead Mechanic when designated, assuming leadership and decision-making authority.
• Act as the primary point of contact for maintenance control, operations, and engineering during the shift.
• Perform and oversee scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance, including daily checks, service checks, MEL/CDL rectifications, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure all work performed meets OEM, and company requirements as outlined in the FOP’s, GOP’s, KALS Policies and Procedures, Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC), and applicable task cards.
• Review and verify proper completion of all maintenance documentation, including logbook entries, task cards, and non-routine records.
• Assist in determining manpower, tooling, and parts requirements for efficient task execution.
• Conduct shift handovers and ensure accurate communication of aircraft status, deferred items, and open discrepancies.
• Perform line maintenance on B737 NG and provide on-the-job technical guidance and mentorship to mechanics/technicians.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism within the maintenance team.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Five (5) years hands-on aircraft maintenance experience to include knowledge of Boeing 737-800 systems and maintenance procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault isolation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and service bulletins.
• Effective communication and leadership under time-critical conditions.
• Prior experience in a lead or acting‑lead role preferred.
• Prior military experience in aviation preferred.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain airside access (SIDA badge).
• High School diploma or General Education Diploma, GED, or technical school certificate.
• Thorough knowledge of current FAA regulations, IPM, and ATA codes.
• Familiar with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) in a timely manner.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access worksite location to include various military installations and airports to meet customer operational requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as…