Lead A&P Technician

POSITION SUMMARY The Lead A&P Technician is responsible for both performing and supervising aircraft maintenance to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Performs routine or special maintenance inspections to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulics systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls etc. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Leading and supervising maintenance personnel during scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, ensuring adherence to FAA regulations, company policies, and safety. Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced. Task Card time management. Decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies. Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary. Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) technical data, and work package instructions. Inspects completed work before signing off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances. Consult with the Project Manager if technical assistance is needed during the repair process. Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer. Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping off after finishing all designated operations. May submit completed/in progress work to Project Manager for review; submits to Quality Control for final/in progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness. Provides the Project Manager with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested. Comply with repair station procedures (RSM /QCM) and company policies (SOP) when performing aircraft or component maintenance. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIEs Education: High School/GED A & P License Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role is preferred Journeyman Technician Role requires Intermediate Skills to perform most of the standard tasks within the technical area assigned to. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in at least one aircraft type. Mastery in at least one aircraft discipline should be demonstrated through prior work experience to include: General Maintenance Structures Interiors Avionics Systems Proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer’s technical data or work package instructions; experience using power or pneumatic hand tools. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong Communications skills Follow approved maintenance procedures. Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word). Ability to read work orders, blueprints,…