Lead Airframe and Powerplant Technician

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corp.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Airframe and Powerplant Technician to oversee a team of skilled aircraft mechanics. This pivotal role involves ensuring the operational readiness of aircraft through effective management of repairs and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience, particularly with 737 airframes, and a thorough understanding of FAA regulations. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to lead and innovate in aircraft maintenance. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in aviation safety and service, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Accrued PTO

Paid Holidays

Company Paid Disability

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life & AD&D for Dependents

Hospital Indemnity Plan

Qualifications

• 10 years of hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of 737 airframes and FAA regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee repair and maintenance of aircraft systems and components.
• Ensure airworthiness and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Aircraft Mechanical Component Troubleshooting

FAA Regulations Knowledge

Team Management

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Certificate

FAA Airframe and Powerplant License

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Welding Equipment

Rivet Guns

Drills

Job description

Subsidiary:	KIRA Aviation Services
Job Title:	Lead Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Job Location:	Oklahoma City, OK (Will Rogers Airport)
Labor Category:	Non – Exempt
Clearance Level:	N/A
Travel Requirement:	15%

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30+ subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide.

Scope of Work:

The Lead A&P Technician will oversee and manage a team of aircraft mechanics responsible for ensuring the operational readiness and airworthiness of aircraft. The role involves supervising the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various aircraft systems and components.

Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance and direction to mechanics in repairing, replacing, and rebuilding aircraft structures such as cowlings, fuselage, and functional components, including rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills.
• Ensure the proper interpretation and application of manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and related documentation to determine the feasibility and method of altering or repairing aircraft and its components.
• Oversee the determination of the airworthiness of aircraft and its components, ensuring damaged or malfunctioning parts are properly identified and replaced.
• Proactively communicate with the Program Management Office to address any concerns or requirements that require attention or awareness regarding daily operations.
• Work closely with safety and quality inspectors to support the inspection of engines and associated components for airworthiness, to ensure repair or replacement of defective engine parts, as well as the removal and installation of engines onto the aircraft.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs for quick reference, ensuring timely resolution of any identified discrepancies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma, GED, and technical school certificate.
• 10 years of relevant hands-on experience gaining the necessary skills with thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components to perform the job successfully.
• Experience working on 737 airframes is highly preferred.
• Prior military experience in aviation preferred.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License
• Thorough knowledge of current FAA regulations, IPM, and ATA codes
• Familiar with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations
• Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) in a timely manner.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access worksite location to include various military installations and airports to meet customer operational requirements.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements of the customer to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary and report to work within the required timeframe from notification.
• Must be capable of regularly lifting, moving, pulling, and pushing objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Typical outdoor and industrial/hangar environments. Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.). Outside work in winter, summer, rain, sleet, and snow and on uneven terrain – side hills and slopes.
• Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing up to 50 lbs, including walking up and down stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, and loud noise levels both inside and outside the hangar.

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which included:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid voluntary life and AD&D for dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Accrued PTO based on years of service
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successfully completion a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by case basis.