Aircraft A&P Lead

Title:

Aircraft A&P Lead

Location:

United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Oklahoma City - Aircraft Services

Job Number: 16899

AAR is a place of choice to build an inspiring career.

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 (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.

PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS

• 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).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

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