Lead Aircraft MX Technician - 1st Shift

Kalitta Air, Llc; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air, Llc is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Oscoda, MI, responsible for overseeing maintenance functions on company aircraft. The role involves ensuring compliance with all regulations and maintaining high safety standards.

The ideal candidate must be FAA-certified, have experience with Boeing 747-400 or 777 aircraft, and demonstrate strong leadership and technical skills.

Position requires physical capability for strenuous work. Apply now to join a dedicated team focused on aviation excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience on Boeing 747-400 or 777F / 777-300 aircraft.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Valid US driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance functions and crew.
• Ensure compliance with FAA procedures.
• Report project issues to Supervisors.

Skills

FAA-certificated mechanic

Technical data interpretation

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

FAA Airframe or Powerplant License

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Oscoda, MI, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2452

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Department : OSC SRM Sheet Metal

Reports To : Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

POSITION PURPOSE: The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing various maintenance functions on company aircraft performed by Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, Mechanics, and Apprentices in accordance with all company policies and procedures as well as all federal aviation regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and assist approved work by their Supervisors within the scheduled shift.
• Work with assigned crew to ensure projects achieve quality work on time and budget.
• Ensure that productivity and budgets are satisfactory.
• Ensuring company and FAA procedures are being followed.
• Monitoring personnel for attendance and performing evaluations of crewmembers.
• Keep a safe, clean workplace at all times. Recommending improvements needed to increase performance, quality, etc., to the Supervisors.
• Report any problems affecting projects to the Supervisors.
• Ensure that personnel follow instructions and perform tasks in a safe, efficient manner.
• Ensuring that waste materials, oils, fluids, etc., are handled correctly.
• Ensure completeness of all assigned work documents and records.
• Oversee on-the-job training during work shift to ensure proper qualification standards are met and maintained.
• Coordinate all activities with Maintenance Supervisors.
• Research all pertinent information and material for work scheduled on aircraft.
• Oversee and Assist in the clean-up of the maintenance work area.
• Ensure that all maintenance areas meet good “housekeeping” standards.
• Always maintain positive tool control accountability & immediately report lost and/or found tools to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with and implement the necessary procedures in the MEL/CDL/NEF Program.
• Monitor the proper completion of aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, Engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents).
• Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined in the AMTM and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this position.
• Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation is Authorized
• Must be able to pass a 10 Year Background check, and any location specific requirements.
• Must be able to obtain an Airport SIDA Badge and United States Custom Seal if required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• FAA-certificated mechanic with Airframe or Powerplant and Airframe License (must be provided upon hire and/or request).
• Recommended, two (2) years of experience performing maintenance in the following areas on Boeing 747-400 or 777F / 777-300 or similar type aircraft.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical data/manuals.
• Must hold a high school diploma or G.E.D
• Must have a valid US driver’s license

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to give and receive verbal and written direction to team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• FAA-certificated mechanic with Airframe, Powerplant or both ratings (may be reviewed based on Location and position)
• Recommended but not required, two (2) years of experience performing maintenance in the following areas on Boeing 747-400 or 777F / 777-300 or similar type aircraft:
• maintenance checks
• gear changes
• component maintenance on Boeing 747-400 or 777F / 777-300 or similar type aircraft or successful Completion of accredited A&P mechanic training course
• When requested by management if applicable to your location, must obtain Engine Run / Taxi
• Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires extremely strenuous physical work involving objects in excess of 100 lbs. occasionally and in excess of 50 lbs. frequently. Employee must be able to stand for long periods. The Company may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work may be performed in an Office, Hangar Floor or shop environment as well as in an Open Air Line Maintenance environment exposed to the elements.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call [phone]. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Must be authorized to work in the United States