Lead Aircraft Technician

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.); Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GMRE Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a senior aircraft maintenance lead to supervise a team performing modifications, inspections, and maintenance on complex airframes and systems. The role requires deep experience with avionics, electrical, hydraulics, and related systems.

The successful candidate will guide lower-level technicians, interpret technical data, and ensure safe, timely aircraft delivery. A SECRET clearance is required and related supervisory duties are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ten years total aircraft maintenance experience with at least two years in the last four on fighter/bomber/attack aircraft (preferably F-16).
• Prior supervisory experience in fighter aircraft maintenance or modification fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team in aircraft modifications, maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance.
• Supervises subordinate mechanics and provides technical guidance on maintenance operations.
• Performs and inspects duties of all team members on CFT.
• Repairs and modifies aircraft structures and electronic systems of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Interprets technical data such as blueprints, drawings, or manuals to solve problems.
• Applies expertise in troubleshooting avionics, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Supervisory leadership

Time management

Analytical and problem solving

Customer service

Workload prioritization

Adaptability under pressure

Education

10+ years aircraft maintenance experience

Supervisory experience in fighter aircraft

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Roles And Responsibilities

• Leads a team in the performance of aircraft modifications, maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance.
• Possesses the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported.
• Capable of performing, supervising, and inspecting the duties of all team members on CFT.
• A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, and electronic systems of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to avionics, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, routing drawings or manufactures' manuals.
• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft electrical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft avionics systems, sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as electrical, avionics and weapons test equipment, torque wrenches, multi-meters, aerospace ground equipment is required. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/avionics, and electrical engineers, and customers alike, must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• This worker will be required to make entries in work cards and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance.

Education And Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ total and two (2) years recent (within 4 years of task order PoP start) experience in aircraft maintenance support within two (2) years on Fighter/Bomber/Attack aircraft (preferably F-16) as an aircraft mechanic in Avionics, Electrical or General maintenance specialties.
• Previous supervisory experience in fighter aircraft maintenance, or modification fields.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must have ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Physical Requirements

• Normal color vision as defined by GMRE, with a passing score of 75% or greater.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Travel Required

• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.

Salary Description

$44.00 - $47.00