Private Aviation Lead Maintenance Technician

Description Company Description

Fly Alliance is a Part 135 and Part 145 industry leading private aviation group specializing in private jet charter, jet card memberships, aircraft sales, management, parts, and maintenance. Dedicated to providing unparalleled luxury, safety, and efficiency in air travel, the company has close to 30 aircraft, 6 offices across the country, and over 200 employees supporting a global operation. Three consecutive years as a top 20 U.S. operator, Fly Alliance continues to redefine the private aviation landscape.

This position serves as an Lead A&P Technician for Fly Alliance Maintenance (WAM). Lead technicians are responsible for all aspects of coordinating and maintaining the aircraft in accordance with the applicable General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and all applicable FARs. This includes maintenance, inspection & repair of the company’s aircraft, special tools, and ground support equipment; work order preparation, review, and completion.

Safety will be the primary consideration while ensuring compliance with all State and Federal regulations, company policies, and requirements of 14 CFR Part 135 and all other applicable FARs that apply to the certificate holder. The Lead Technician position requires a high level of attention to detail, superior organizational skills and most importantly positive attitude. At times the position may require after hours and weekend work as needed to make aircraft and customer schedules.

• Assign and monitor individual task assignments to mechanic on daily basis.
• Provide technical assistance to mechanics and work on aircraft, as required.
• Ensure mechanics maintain current training status on tasks assigned.
• Perform Quality Control checks on work accomplished to ensure highest level of reliability and safety.
• Report to Director of Maintenance daily status of aircraft on station and man-hour utilization.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and accurate on all aircraft and components in accordance with FAM RSM/QCM.
• Adhere to Company policy and procedure.
• Maintain aircraft in accordance with legality, safety and reliability standards.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• Heavy physical effort required on occasion.
• Maintenance Manual Policies and Procedures.
• Continuous mental and visual attention required.

• Knowledge of Gulfstream G-IV, Challenger 604, Hawker 800/900XP, maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of aviation procedures/servicing/maintenance.
• Adept in workplace safety best practices.
• Understanding of applicable FARs.
• Knowledge of computers and electronic software applications.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to read, write and speak English. (Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus).

• High school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. certificate
• Current US Airframe and Powerplant mechanics certificate meeting the requirements of, but not limited to, FAR Part 65.83.
• Prior FAR Part 135.411(a)(2) aircraft maintenance experience.
• Possession of an adequate set of aircraft mechanic's hand tools.
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability to pass DOT background check and drug screening.
• Must be able to work as a part of a team in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with little to no guidance.
• Must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be computer proficient (MS Office, Aviation Maintenance Software (Corridor)).

• FAR Part 145 aircraft maintenance in a hangar and ramp environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Good vision and depth perception.
• Availability during nights, weekends, & holidays as needed

• Minimal travel is required

• Three (5) years proven experience in a similar position
• Previous Lead position or similar held
• High School diploma or GED
• Has no certificate action since the date of the interview
• Has no misdemeanors or felonies since the interview date

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and understand technical…