Lead A&P Mechanic & Shift Lead (FAA-Cert)

Atlas Air; South Carolina; On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Atlas Air Worldwide is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician to inspect, modify and repair company aircraft at the maintenance base. You will troubleshoot discrepancies, lead mechanics on advanced tasks, and coordinate materials for scheduled work with attention to FAA procedures.

Qualified candidates have an FAA A&P certificate, strong reading of blueprints, and the ability to supervise shift activities while ensuring safety and documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required.
• Formal training on advanced avionics/systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technical discrepancies and execute repair of company aircraft.
• Accomplish aircraft inspections per company procedures.
• Proficient in use of electronic test equipment, voltage/amperage measuring, recording devices and navigation troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics and technical orders.
• Inspect and assist in maintenance of company equipment and tooling.
• Work as a member of a team that will interface with contract maintenance personnel.
• Follow safety measures, good shop practices and cleanliness standards.
• Communicate discrepancies to Maintenance Control department found during inspections and follow directions to troubleshoot and repair faulty conditions.
• Ensure that all aircraft documentation is completed accurately per company and FAA procedures prior to aircraft departure.
• Leads and guides mechanics on advanced tasks.
• Organize daily tasks and coordinate inspections/repair of aircraft.
• Coordinate materials and tooling requirements for projected work for entire shift.
• Act as shift manager as required.
• Schedule manpower to cover aircraft maintenance and inspections.
• Perform Manual and Aircraft parts inventories as required.
• Assist other company departments to ensure on-time departure of company aircraft.
• Additional duties assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

Advanced avionics systems training

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Blueprints & schematics

Navigation troubleshooting equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlas Air Worldwide is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician to inspect, modify and repair company aircraft at the maintenance base. You will troubleshoot discrepancies, lead mechanics on advanced tasks, and coordinate materials for scheduled work with attention to FAA procedures.

Qualified candidates have an FAA A&P certificate, strong reading of blueprints, and the ability to supervise shift activities while ensuring safety and documentation accuracy.