Managing Lead Mechanic

D.O.M. magazine; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual safety bonus

Employee bonus programs

Comprehensive benefits

Shift bonuses

Job summary

D.O.M. magazine is seeking a Managing Lead Mechanic for our client in Phoenix, AZ, to oversee aircraft maintenance on a state-of-the-art air ambulance fleet and ensure airworthiness for life-saving missions.

Responsibilities include reviewing maintenance requirements, coordinating with the Lead Mechanic, overseeing field base operations, maintaining RAMCO documentation, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with FAA and manufacturer standards. Travel and night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Mechanic.
• Ability to pass pre-placement physical exam, drug screening, and background check.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work night shifts as required.
• Experience with RAMCO and aircraft maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate maintenance and inspection requirements to ensure aircraft airworthiness.
• Communicate with the Lead Mechanic regarding unusual situations that may require schedule, aircraft, or manpower adjustments.
• Oversee maintenance operations at field bases, ensuring aircraft readiness and requisitioning necessary spares.
• Prepare reports, requisitions, and inventories, certifying all maintenance complies with FAA, manufacturer, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation in RAMCO, including work packages, status sheets, removals, and installations.
• Collaborate with the Lead Mechanic, AMBS, and agents to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and manage parts inventory, recommending level adjustments when needed.
• Maintain and calibrate company-issued special tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Sheet metal repair

Avionics troubleshooting

Education

FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings

Tools

RAMCO

Job description

About the Opportunity: Are you an experienced aircraft mechanic whos passionate about making a meaningful impact in the aviation industry? Our client, known for unmatched dedication to air medical transport safety, is seeking a Managing Lead Mechanic to join their esteemed team in Phoenix, AZ. Leverage your skills to ensure that a state-of-the-art fleet remains a beacon of reliability and safety, directly contributing to life-saving missions. Join a company that not only invests in advancing technology and rigorous safety protocols but also in the professional growth of its team members. Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate maintenance and inspection requirements to ensure aircraft airworthiness.
• Communicate with the Lead Mechanic regarding unusual situations that may require schedule, aircraft, or manpower adjustments.
• Oversee maintenance operations at field bases, ensuring aircraft readiness and requisitioning necessary spares.
• Prepare reports, requisitions, and inventories, certifying all maintenance complies with FAA, manufacturer, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation in RAMCO, including work packages, status sheets, removals, and installations.
• Collaborate with the Lead Mechanic, AMBS, and agents to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and manage parts inventory, recommending level adjustments when needed.
• Maintain and calibrate company-issued special tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Mechanic.
• Strong communication and basic computer skills.
• Ability to pass pre-placement physical exam, functional capacity exam, drug screening, and background check.
• For Roving Maintenance Team: proficiency in sheet metal repair and/or avionics troubleshooting and repair.
• Willingness to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice, and work night shifts as required.
• Competitive pay with shift bonuses and incentives.
• Sign-on bonus up to $25,000.
• Annual Safety Bonus and Employee Bonus programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting overall health and well-being.
• Opportunity to work in a leading air ambulance service environment.

D.O.M. magazine is the premier magazine for aviation maintenance management professionals. Its management-focused editorial provides information maintenance managers need and want including business best practices, professional development, regulatory, quality management, legal issues and more. The digital version of D.O.M. magazine is available for free on all devices (iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle).