Structures Lead 2nd shift

AAR Corp; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

AAR Corp. in Lake City, FL seeks a Structures Lead to direct and approve the work of the crew, using strong technical skills and leadership. You will ensure paperwork, training, budgets, scheduling, and safety align with company and FAA standards to support timely maintenance of aircraft components.

Responsibilities include documentation, customer-approved estimates, toolbox inspections, root-cause analysis, and mentoring teammates to ensure quality workmanship and compliance across tasks.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints and interpret them for tasking.
• Experience leading a crew and coordinating maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of flight controls, rigging, hydraulics, and engines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, assign, and approve work for crew with responsibility for hours.
• Document parts removal with correct service orders and scope.
• Ensure crew are trained, qualified, and operate safely.
• Obtain customer approval on estimates and manage budgets.
• Schedule work, perform toolbox inspections, and conduct in-process audits.
• Interface with management and other departments and stand in as needed.

Skills

Aircraft mechanic experience

Leadership ability

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate

FAA Airframe certificate

Eligible for FAA Repairman certificate with Structures limitation

Tools

Aircraft tooling

Job description

About Us

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Description

The Structures Lead is a working member of his/her crew and is charged with the responsibility of leading, directing, assigning, and approving the work of the other members of the crew. Structures Leads are selected for their technical skills with due consideration for their ability to lead people and accept responsibility.

What you will be responsible for

• Ensure all aircraft parts/components removed from an aircraft in work that are to be routed to all applicable shops are documented by a valid service order and operations number with the work scope properly identified.
• Responsible for his/her own work and the work of his/her assigned crew and ensure all work is performed within estimated hours.
• Ensure crew members are professionally trained and qualified.
• Obtain customer approval on original, additional, and/or revised estimates to accomplish maintenance on the customer's aircraft and components.
• Check work of AMTs prior to Inspection buybacks.
• Maintain and track budgets as set by the Business Planner or Production Planning Supervisor, communicating problem areas, and resolving any conflicts or discrepancies.
• Schedule work for assigned crew.
• Perform toolbox inspections and in-process audits of assigned crew.
• Participate in aircraft investigations to help find root causes and develop corrective actions.
• Process non-pre-planned documents (non-routines, etc.) within area of responsibility.
• Ensure Hazmat materials are handled in accordance with Federal and State specifications.
• Follow all applicable specifications to accomplish a specific task.
• Determine any additional training needs for assigned crew as needed.
• Maintain a detailed shift turnover.
• Take attendance for assigned crew and report attendance in accordance with TIMIS/Payroll procedures.
• Assist the Business Planner or Production Planning Supervisor in preparing performance evaluations of crew members.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure self and crew follow all safety procedures and specifications.
• Execute all required paperwork in connection with assigned normal duties.
• Use and operate ground support equipment, as applicable and if qualified, in a safe manner.
• Work with little or no supervision and accomplish assignments with little or no rework.
• Assist other employees in the performance of their job assignments through coaching, counseling, and guidance.
• Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers.
• Be authorized to act on behalf of the repair station.
• Perform other work as instructed by the Business Planner or Production Planning Supervisor, if qualified.
• Stand in for Business Planner or Production Planning Supervisor when required and if qualified for that job.
• All other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Project Manager.

What you will need to be successful in this role

• High school education or equivalent
• Two (2) years’ experience performing as an accomplished aircraft mechanic on heavy commercial aircraft, or 1 year previously demonstrated ability within AAR
• Capable of interpreting drawings and blueprints to accomplish a specific task
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, FAA Airframe certificate, or eligible for an FAA Repairman certificate with Structures limitation.
• Must have good general knowledge of flight controls, rigging, aircraft systems, landing gear, engines, and hydraulics
• Must understand and follow maintenance manuals and IPC
• Read, write and understand the English language
• Must have own tools as required by Company tool list

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb ladders/stands, and move about the facility.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to wear and breathe through a full-face respirator.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and requires the use of all safety equipment.
• Visual Acuity must be a minimum of 20/40 corrected and must be able to distinguish color.
• Normal or corrected hearing.
• Must be able to access all areas of the aircraft.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.