Lead Engine Line Technician

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General Summary

The Lead Engine Line Technician manages and accepts ownership of all aspects of assigned aircraft engine projects including coordinating necessary resources, documentation and communication with team members and customers to ensure timeliness and quality of these projects. This position, with advanced knowledge and high level skills, inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs and performs other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of engine components and systems on a variety of other engines, using Personal Protection Equipment, in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer’s specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures and customer specifications.

General Summary

The Lead Engine Line Technician manages and accepts ownership of all aspects of assigned aircraft engine projects including coordinating necessary resources, documentation and communication with team members and customers to ensure timeliness and quality of these projects. This position, with advanced knowledge and high level skills, inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs and performs other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of engine components and systems on a variety of other engines, using Personal Protection Equipment, in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer’s specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures and customer specifications.

In addition, the Lead Technician performs effective troubleshooting of the most complicated squawks; performs as a Quality Inspector (QI) and RII; completes all required paperwork in a timely manner; acts as a positive role model by promoting respect and trust among team members; interacts positively with customers and team members to foster a company-wide environment of teamwork; and participates in personal and leadership development opportunities and demonstrates leadership and professionalism at all times.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs high quality inspections, servicing and maintenance of aircraft engines, systems and components on a variety of aircraft engines using proper tools in a timely, clean, safe and professional manner in accordance with Duncan Aviation approved procedures, appropriate maintenance manuals and technical data. Efficiently and effectively troubleshoots, function tests and repairs the most complicated aircraft engine systems across a variety of aircraft engines.
  
  Orders required parts as needed. Performs Quality Inspector (QI) and RII duties.
• Oversees and prepares various documents for record keeping purposes as required by Company policy and FAA regulations (i.e. turnovers, engine process sheets, personal training log, etc.). Demonstrates proficiency of Duncan Aviation work order system by completing accurate and timely discrepancies and corrective action statements, Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives (AD), compliance statements, final inspection and closing of squawks and work orders.
• Manages all aspects of assigned aircraft engine projects to ensure safety, quality and efficiency throughout the projects. Accepts full ownership of assigned projects from pre-planning to delivery of the engine through planning, prioritizing, and communicating with customers, team members, OEM’s, outside contractors and vendors as necessary. Ensures the safety and security of customer’s equipment during all maintenance phases.
• Supervises day-to-day activities of team members as assigned by team leader. Holds team members accountable to Duncan Aviation approved policies and procedures including professionalism, safety and shop cleanliness. Ensures team’s consistent use of appropriate technical data.
• Willingly and effectively shares knowledge and capabilities with less experienced technicians through OJT to foster their development, ensure accurate work, and support of the team’s goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.