Aircraft Mechanic Lead

V2X•Fort Lauderdale, FL

10d

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic III is a working lead who reports to the Offsite Supervisor and performs assigned aircraft maintenance duties. The role frequently exercises independent judgment and may supervise a crew of aircraft mechanics, working under minimal supervision. The position supports scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Bell 412 helicopters and may involve mission support outside normal duty hours, any assigned shift, and travel of up to 75% as mission requirements dictate. The position is eligible for a cost-of-living allowance stipend and supplemental compensation based on endorsements, training qualifications, and/or certifications. The work is primarily performed in an aircraft hangar, with regular work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Duties include aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, servicing, documentation, parts and supply management, equipment upkeep, safety and quality practices, and support for aircraft movements and missions. Related duties may include flying on maintenance functional check flights.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training.
Valid Airframe & Powerplant certificate issued by the FAA.
At least three years of hands-on experience as an A&P mechanic on light and medium helicopters and small and medium fixed-wing aircraft.
Experience in a similar position within the last twelve months.
Demonstrated maintenance-support experience with fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft, such as Cessna 206 Stationair/King Air series airplanes and Bell 407/412 aircraft.
Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears and sheet-metal brakes.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures.
Ability to determine work methods and effectively assign and delegate tasks to team members.
Excellent knowledge of applicable FAA guidelines and 14 CFR sections.
Ability to make proper entries in aircraft, engine, and propeller logs and records.
Obtain a DoD and/or DOJ security clearance as required.
Valid driver's license, maintained throughout employment.
U.S. citizenship.
Maintain a valid U.S. passport and the appropriate vaccinations required for international travel.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling, and regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in an aircraft hangar and outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions, and to use required personal protective equipment when hazards exist.

Nice To Haves

Inspector Authorization (IA).
Experience leading teams.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of mechanics performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Bell 412 helicopters.
Perform assigned duties to meet delivery dates, maintain a mission-focused work ethic, and mentor team members in providing quality and safe aircraft.
Perform track-and-balance procedures on customer rotor-wing aircraft using RADS/Zing equipment.
Direct aircraft movement for launch and recovery events at mission locations.
Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft components, and conduct functional checks of fuel, hydraulic, engine, avionics, and electro-environmental systems.
Prepare and maintain aircraft maintenance records and historical documents, including return-to-service documentation.
Use applicable OEM manuals to perform aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting.
Conduct in-progress and follow-up inspections to ensure work quality.
Research, order, and receive aircraft parts; prepare parts for supply-system turn-in; and initiate material reports as required.
Maintain hand and special tools in safe, serviceable condition and annotate equipment and tool inspection and condition documents.
Check serviceability, maintain, and operate powered and non-powered support equipment.
Comply with company policies and procedures and all safety, bioenvironmental, security, and housekeeping standards.
Operate special-purpose and regular vehicles as required.
Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness and prevention, and safety practices.
Assist with researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components and determining asset reparability and serviceability.
Monitor bench stock items and perform inventories as required; maintain supply discipline in the work center.
Actively participate in the Safety Program and ensure HAZMAT processes are followed.
Perform aircraft movements and FOD-prevention walks on the flight line.
Service aircraft with fuel, oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, air, oxygen, and nitrogen.
Perform aircraft corrosion-control procedures, including washing, wiping down, polishing, and vacuuming.
Perform basic post-flight and periodic/phase aircraft inspections.
Operate and maintain GSE, flight-line vehicles, and other support equipment as required.
Discuss discrepancies with aircrews to obtain troubleshooting information and data.
Record maintenance actions on aircraft, engine, and component records, forms, tags, and other applicable documents in accordance with FAA requirements referenced in 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 91, and 145.
Perform preventive maintenance and servicing for assigned Ground Support Equipment.
Perform related duties as required, which may include flying on maintenance functional check flights.
Work any assigned shift or schedule, support missions outside normal duty hours, and travel as required by mission requirements.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Retirement plan
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
Eligible tuition reimbursement
Learning and development resources
Employee assistance resources
Cost-of-living-allowance (COLA) stipend
Supplemental compensation based on endorsements, training qualifications, and/or certifications