Lead Aircraft MX Technician - Weekends, First Shift

Socket.dev; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician for weekends and first shift to oversee aircraft maintenance activities, supervise technicians, apprentices, and mechanics, and ensure work meets quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

The role requires an FAA A&P certificate, 2+ years of relevant maintenance experience on large commercial aircraft, and the ability to read technical manuals. A valid US driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• FAA-certificated mechanic with Airframe, Powerplant or both ratings.
• Recommended two years maintenance experience on large aircraft (Boeing 747-400 or 777F/777-300 or similar).
• Must be able to read and interpret technical data/manuals.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist approved work with Supervisors within the scheduled shift.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisors and crew to ensure quality work on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with FAA procedures and company policies at all times.
• Monitor attendance and evaluate crewmembers.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and proper tool control.

Skills

Reading technical data/manuals

English language proficiency

Education

FAA-certificated mechanic with A&P license

Two years maintenance experience on large aircraft

High school diploma or GED

Valid US driver’s license

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Weekends, First Shift

Department: OSC Hangar 10

Reports To: Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Internal applicants must submit an Employee Internal Application form. A signature from your current manager is required to be considered for position.

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 data entries as required.
• 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.
• 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• FAA-certificated mechanic with Powerplant or Airframe and Powerplant 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.
• Mut 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
• engine changes
• gear changes
• structural repairs
• flight control rigging
• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 a squatted position
• Work in all weather conditions

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