Lead Interiors NSA

Flightstar Aircraft Services, LLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Flightstar Aircraft Services, LLC is seeking a Lead Mechanic to supervise and direct a team of mechanics on Boeing transport category work. You will assign, review and approve work, coordinate with Planners, and ensure accurate maintenance entries on forms and work orders.

At least 4 years Boeing maintenance experience; 2 years in a lead role preferred; Repairman’s Certificate or Airframe License required. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform maintenance on aircraft and climb with gear
• Mental ability to understand and apply complex instructions and diagrams
• Strong reading, writing and verbal communication in English

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Mechanics and Jr Mechanics, assign and direct work
• Assess and prioritize job cards and coordinate with Planners
• Maintain daily Lead assignment sheets and ensure proper sign-off
• Ensure maintenance entries on forms and work orders are completed
• Maintain NSA-MF-22 turnover report and sign off completed work records
• Represent team by signing records for work performed as required by regulations
• Identify problems with related causes and drive timely resolution
• Enforce adherence to RII procedures and safety standards
• Read, understand and apply manuals for Repair Station and Quality Control
• Perform duties of Mechanic/Jr Mechanic as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Physical ability

Mental ability

Communication skills

Education

Repairman’s Certificate

Airframe License

Boeing knowledge

Job description

• Assign, assist, direct and approve the work of employees in a Mechanic or lower classification.
• Assess, prioritize and issue in coordination with the Planners all routine and non-routine job cards to Mechanics working under his/her supervision and ensure return of all cards to the appropriate locations at the end of shift.
• Complete and update daily Lead assignment sheets.
• Confirm that all necessary maintenance entries on maintenance forms and work orders used by the Repair Station are executed by employees working under his/her supervision.
• Maintain a work turnover report using form NSA-MF-22.
• Occasionally represent work of employees working under his/her supervision by signing appropriate work records for work completed (per applicable Federal Aviation Regulations).
• Proactively identify problems and issues along with related causes, and initiate steps necessary for resolution in a timely manner; follow through with the process to completion.
• Ensure all employees working under his/her supervision observe and adhere to all (RII) procedures.
• Perform all responsibilities of a Mechanic and/or Jr. Mechanic.
• Read, understand and apply the requirements, guidelines and regulations of the Repair Station & Quality Control Manuals that apply to the duties and responsibilities of Lead Mechanics and all Mechanic roles working under his/her supervision.
• Perform additional duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Physical: While performing maintenance on an aircraft, employees must be able to balance, bend, stoop, crawl, climb, climb stairs, crouch, carry items up to 50 pounds, grasp, kneel, lift items 50 pounds or over, pull hand over hand, push, reach above shoulder, use repetitive motion, sit on average 2 hours per day, stand on average 8 hours per day, walk on average 6 hours per day, possess the ability to see and follow precise instructions, documents, diagrams, or blueprints, to distinguish color differences, to see and read information via computer screen or other electronic device, to detect distinct, specific noises, to hear if equipment/tools, etc. are operating properly, to hear and understand precise directions, to hear and understand what others are saying in normal conversation.
• Mental: While performing maintenance on an aircraft, employees must be able to understand, remember, and apply complex oral and/or written instructions or other information, to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology or data, to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
• Communication: While performing maintenance on an aircraft, employees must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to understand and follow complex instructions and guidelines, to complete complex forms, documents or reports, and/or conduct complex oral communication with others, to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, loudly, and quickly. To perform successfully in this role, employees must possess and demonstrate leadership qualities and skills such as coaching, motivating, and managing others, must also possess mechanical and analytical aptitude, effectively communicate both orally and in writing, be flexible and cooperative, meet tight deadlines, possess attention to detail, have the ability to work productively within a diverse work environment, and be safety conscious.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Combination of inside and outside with changing climate conditions
• Moderate to high noise level
• Low to moderate risk for exposure to hazardous chemicals, vapors, or materials
• Work in confined spaces and at varied heights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 4 years maintenance experience on Boeing transport category aircraft
• Prefer at least 2 years’ experience as a lead maintenance mechanic on a Boeing transport category aircraft or similar supervisory maintenance mechanic role on a Boeing transport category aircraft.
• Must have Repairman’s Certificate or Airframe License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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