Lead Aircraft Technical Specialist

Jobtailor

Minnesota

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Aircraft Records Specialist to audit and manage life-cycle records for client aircraft, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance. You will lead workstreams, mentor teammates, and deliver high-quality client solutions.

Role requires deep QA, data integrity, and collaboration across teams; travel nationally and internationally as needed, with a strong emphasis on leadership and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in aircraft records or as an aircraft technical representative.
Comprehensive understanding of Federal or National Aviation Authority regulations concerning aircraft, engines and appliances.
6+ years of experience with a Part 121 carrier.
Ability to mentor others and lead project workstreams.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; position not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Responsibilities

Audit aircraft maintenance records and deliver high-quality products to clients.
Lead defined project workstreams by developing workplans, tracking progress, prioritizing work, and raising risks or issues.
Mentor, train, and provide actionable feedback to specialists.
Approve internal and client-ready deliverables and ensure quality.
Build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Travel nationally and internationally as required.
Lead technical analyses performed by junior team members, including direction, review, and approval.
Interpret, audit, and verify Airworthiness Directives and methods of compliance.
Determine applicability of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.
Verify time since new and time used on life-limited and hard-time components.
Perform and review back-to-birth traceability for life-limited components.
Verify aircraft documentation, sign-offs, parts certificates, NDT records, and vendor approvals.
Research and resolve aircraft-records issues.
Analyze and review minor and major repair records.
Evaluate Supplemental Type Certificates for installation and compliance.
Use technical knowledge, computer models, and databases to develop client solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wizard

Merlin

Trax

Maintenix

AMOS

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

Audit aircraft maintenance records and deliver high-quality products to clients
Operate as an advanced-level specialist in aircraft records, continued airworthiness, configuration control, and aviation maintenance
Establish work methods, quality standards, and review processes
Lead defined project workstreams by developing workplans, tracking progress, prioritizing work, and raising risks or issues
Mentor, train, and provide actionable feedback to specialists
Approve internal and client-ready deliverables and ensure quality
Build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues
Travel nationally and internationally as required
Lead technical analyses performed by junior team members, including direction, review, and approval
Interpret, audit, and verify Airworthiness Directives and methods of compliance
Determine applicability of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins
Verify time since new and time used on life-limited and hard-time components
Perform and review back-to-birth traceability for life-limited components
Verify aircraft documentation, sign-offs, parts certificates, NDT records, and vendor approvals
Research and resolve aircraft-records issues
Analyze and review minor and major repair records
Evaluate Supplemental Type Certificates for installation and compliance
Use technical knowledge, computer models, and databases to develop client solutions
Use Wizard, Merlin, Trax, Maintenix, and AMOS for research, updates, and data input
Remain involved in complex, high-risk, and judgment-intensive work while delegating routine production

Requirements

10+ years of prior work-related experience in aircraft records or as an aircraft technical representative
Comprehensive understanding of Federal or National Aviation Authority regulations concerning aircraft, engines, and appliances
6+ years of experience performing relevant qualifications and responsibilities with a Part 121 carrier
Extensive mastery of technical-focus-area skills, with ability to teach and mentor others
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail when managing large volumes of data
Proficiency in database management and auditing
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
General knowledge of Google Drive
Working knowledge of Wizard, Merlin, Trax, Maintenix, and AMOS
Developing project management skills
Effective written, verbal, presentation, and meeting-facilitation skills
Ability to collaborate across teams and with clients
Customer-service orientation and adaptability to a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple duties and priorities, physical and digital records, and client confidentiality
Inclusive leadership and conflict-management judgment
Ability to adapt to in-person, hybrid, or remote working environments
High school diploma or equivalent
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization
Prior aircraft maintenance experience and a quality background required for Aircraft Technical Representative duties

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in aircraft records management, compliance with Federal Aviation Authority regulations, and proficiency in auditing and database management. Capable of leading project workstreams, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality client solutions.

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