Completions Structures Lead

Comlux America LLC; Ben Davis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Comlux America LLC in the United States seeks an experienced VIP aircraft Maintenance Lead to oversee task assignment and coordination with technicians. You will ensure work complies with manuals, RSQM, IOPs, and schedules while guiding crews to safe, high-quality completion of VIP assemblies.

The role requires leadership, deep knowledge of VIP completion production, and the ability to read blueprints, manage resources, and communicate effectively with project supervisors to avoid delays and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus a technical training in aircraft mechanics or aeronautics from a 2-year program and 3 years of related aviation experience.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of high-end VIP aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Communicate schedule goals, conformance, quality, and safety at shift start-up meetings.
• Lead and coach technicians to improve productivity and control costs.
• Assign work to optimize resources and ensure backup plans are in place.

Skills

VIP completion

FAA VIP requirements

Verbal and written communication

Blueprint reading

Computers

Lean/CI

Lead and motivate a team

Production targets

Assertive communication

Man hour allocation

Domestic/intl travel

Education

High school diploma or GED + 2-year technical aircraft program + 3 years aviation experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under minimal guidance, assign and assist in the completion of job tasks with technicians in their charge in accordance with approved or accepted data and with serviceable materials. Assure that all work is documented on the forms set forth in the repair station quality manual and all assigned work tasks are completed relative to the completion schedule and department budget. Plan all installations, fabrications, and assemblies on VIP aircraft in accordance with approved technical manuals, engineering drawings, RSQM, and IOP's.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. 1. Communicate schedule goals, conformance, quality, and safety daily at shift start-up meetings.
2. 2. Lead and coach employees in the improvement of productivity, the reduction of costs, and budgeted labor hours.
3. 3. Assign work for optimal utilization of resources and ensure back up plans for under-utilized resources as applies.
4. 4. Responsible for first time quality of work completed.
5. 5. Ensure completion of all paperwork such as daily turnover reports, task cards, and travelers as applicable.
6. 6. Ensure employees are adhering to the guidelines set forth in the RSQM and IOP Manual's.
7. 7. Assist in evaluations for employees with their respective manager both on a daily basis and for quarterly reviews.
8. 8. Monitor safety conditions in the facility as well as enforce correct safety practices and procedures for all employees and visitors.
9. 9. Provide guidance and mentor all technicians as it relates to work assignments, specific work steps, proper and safe use of all tools and/or machinery or overall job performance.
10. 10. Communicate with the appropriate project supervisor about any potential delays, work stoppages or other instances which may impact the department schedule, production targets and/or overall status of aircraft completion to include any potential for delay.
11. 11. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, ETC:

1. 1. High school diploma or GED, plus a technical training/diploma/certificate in aircraft mechanics, or aeronautics from at least a 2-year technology institution plus 3 years of applicable experience in the same or similar job in the military or within the aviation industry; or 6 years of applicable experience in same or similar job within the aviation industry.
2. 2. Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
3. 3. Thorough knowledge of high-end VIP aircraft.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. 1. Proficient knowledge and expertise with VIP completion production skill sets.
2. 2. Strong knowledge of FAA requirements for VIP aircraft.
3. 3. Strong ability to provide verbal and written communication.
4. 4. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
5. 5. Working knowledge of computers and related software.
6. 6. Knowledge of lean or other continuous improvement opportunity techniques.
7. 7. Demonstrated ability to Lead and motivate a team.
8. 8. Ability to effectively set and achieve realistic production targets with the technicians working in a high demand service-oriented environment.
9. 9. Ability to communicate in an assertive yet professional, motivating, and tactful manner.
10. 10. Strong understanding of man hour allocation.
11. 11. Willing to travel domestically and internationally when required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described here is representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

The hangar where this position works in an environment which may have exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues such as fluctuations in temperature. The employee in this position will experience occasional outdoor exposure to heat, cold, and environmental elements.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

Reports to: Completion Manager

Manages: Tech III, Tech II, Tech I, Trainee

Career Path: Senior Lead, Project Supervisor, Completion Manager, Fabrication Manager, Head of Production

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Additionally, the minimum level of education notated as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) or license(s) as determined by the hiring manager.