Lead A&P Mechanic

Aery Aviation, LLC•Newport News, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Aery Aviation, LLC is a full-service provider of airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions. We conduct full life cycle support – including air and ground ISR processing and integration and providing a 'tip-to-tail' solution for government agencies. Aery Aviation, LLC has career openings for Lead A&P Technician/Mechanics, rotating CONUS/OCONUS. The job of the Lead A&P Technician/Mechanic is to supervise aircraft maintenance as a working member of the team, while maintaining aircraft in accordance with OEM specifications and FAA regulations. The diversity of working conditions range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. Incumbents may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards exist. The Lead A&P Technician/ Mechanic reports directly to the Fleet Manager or Director of Maintenance.

Requirements

High School diploma and 5+ years experience
Current FAA A&P certificate is required
Must be a US Citizen
Must have a current civilian driver's license
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Must have a basic understanding of integrated avionics
Must have working knowledge of aircraft safety directives
Must be able to work shifts as assigned and travel as required to support operations
Must have a minimum of three (3) years lead aircraft mechanic experience on King Air series aircraft
Experience using common or special hand tools and test equipment as required for aircraft maintenance
Must have an in-depth knowledge of aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards during flight line operations
Must be able to work in the assigned work/living environment, work shift as assigned, 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support mission requirements
Must have an in-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications with the ability to read and interpret basic schematic diagrams, drawings, and charts
Must be in good physical condition, and capable of completing and passing a physical exam and CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) course prior to deployment OCONUS
Must have proficient computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as maintenance database and tracking software
Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim DOD SECRET security clearance
Active DOD SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

Inspection Authorization (IA) is desired
Rockwell/Collins Proline 21 experience is a plus
Garmin G1000 experience is a plus
Recent Beechcraft King Air experience on civilian and/or military platforms including Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop experience is highly desired

Responsibilities

Supervise A&P Mechanics
Participate in teleconferences as needed
Perform performance evaluations on A&P Mechanics
Update maintenance tracking software/databases
Submit daily, weekly or monthly reports as required
Perform corrosion inspections and related treatment
Conduct daily/turnaround inspections on assigned aircraft
Perform shipping, receiving and issuing of aircraft material
Maintain FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms
Ability to troubleshoot systems to provide an effective solution
Structural repairs and component in-house repair/back shop programs
Washing/cleaning, servicing aircraft fuel/oil/hydraulic/oxygen/nitrogen systems
Turbine engine, propeller, airframe and flight control/landing gear or engine rigging
Act as the Point of Contact (POC) for all site aircraft and GSE maintenance activities
Track and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, repair and inspections on all aircraft systems