Senior Lead Sheet Metal A&P Mechanic Charlotte

Mountain Air Cargo, Inc.; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. in Charlotte seeks a Senior Lead Sheet Metal A&P Mechanic to oversee maintenance tasks and supervise a team of mechanics, ensuring FAA-compliant, safe and reliable airframes and components. You will assign work, mentor staff, and monitor progress to maximize uptime.

The role requires a strong understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance manuals, and documentation, with a focus on quality control and adherence to safety standards in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• Airframe License required.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and FAA regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of blueprints, work orders and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assign and monitor task assignments to mechanics daily.
• Provide technical assistance and work on aircraft as required.
• Ensure training status is current on tasks assigned.
• Perform quality control checks for reliability and safety.
• Report daily aircraft status and man-hour utilization.
• Ensure paperwork is complete and accurate on all aircraft and components.
• Adhere to company policy and procedure.
• Maintain aircraft in accordance with legality, safety and reliability standards.
• Wear PPE as designated and maintain English language proficiency.
• Responsible for maintenance performed and providing maintenance references.

Job description

Senior Lead Sheet Metal A&P Mechanic Charlotte

Responsible for the effective use of available manpower to accomplish task assignments requested by Hangar/Line Manager or MAC Maintenance Control to the highest level of reliability and safety in accordance with all applicable MAC, manufacturer and FAA policies, procedures, manuals and regulations.

• Assign and monitor individual task assignments to mechanics daily.
• Provide technical assistance to mechanics and work on aircraft, as required.
• Ensure mechanics maintain current training status on tasks assigned.
• Perform Quality Control checks on work accomplished to ensure highest level of reliability and safety.
• Report to Hangar/Line Manager daily status of aircraft on station and man-hour utilization.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and accurate on all aircraft and components in accordance with MAC.
• Adhere to Company policy and procedure.
• Maintain aircraft in accordance with legality, safety and reliability standards.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• Heavy physical effort is required on occasion.
• Maintenance Manual Policies and Procedures.
• Continuous mental and visual attention required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Airframe License.
• Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions.
• Thorough working knowledge of all current FAA Regulations.
• Thorough working knowledge and use of MM, IPC, SRM and other manufacturers repair and troubleshooting documents.
• Thorough working knowledge of blueprints, work orders and task cards to determine type of configuration and special instructions prior to installation.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft accessories, components and other hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of estimating hours and materials for completing projects.
• Complete knowledge of aircraft fasteners and applications.
• Complete knowledge of all related skill area machines, equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to operate aircraft systems.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Wear appropriate PPE as designated in each work area (e.g., safety glasses, etc.)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Airframe License.
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Must possess a valid driver license
• Responsible for the maintenance performed by Class III ACMP, to include providing all maintenance documentation and applicable maintenance references

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• General Safety
• Quality System Awareness
• Must successfully pass the basic electrical and electronic class administered by MAC

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work performed in a shop environment on a regular basis. Occasional travel to line stations.
• Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
• May work at different workstations as needs require or shifts from one station \ location to another.

Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.