Lead Aircraft MX Technician - 1st Shift

Kalitta Air LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air LLC is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance on company aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and company policies. You will supervise technicians, review records, and coordinate with Maintenance Supervisors to maintain safety and quality standards.

The role requires an FAA-certificated mechanic (Airframe/Powerplant or both) and prior experience with large aircraft; you will lead on‑the‑job training and ensure documentation accuracy across

Qualifications

• FAA-certificated mechanic with Airframe, Powerplant or both ratings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist approved work by Supervisors within the scheduled shift.
• Ensure completeness of all assigned work documents and records.
• Oversee on‑job training to ensure proper qualification standards are met.
• Coordinate activities with Maintenance Supervisors.
• Monitor and ensure proper completion of aircraft records and documents.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

FAA-certificated mechanic with Airframe, Powerplant or both ratings

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.

Oscoda, MI, US

Job Title: Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician

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
• Ensure completeness of all assigned work documents and records
• Oversee on‑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)
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all assigned work documents and records.
• 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, Powerplant or both ratings (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.

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:

• 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with their hands and arms, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance as well as stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, to eye level
• Lift 10 pounds with each arm over your head
• Twist, turn with normal strength forces
• Climb numerous flights of stairs
• Work on ladder, and in some case high elevation
• Work in all weather conditions

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.

if you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made

Must be authorized to work in the United States