Lead A&P Technician - (New Hangar!)

Embraer • Fort Lauderdale, FL

124d

About The Position

The Lead A&P Technician is responsible to the Manager, Maintenance Operations for the overall utilization of his area, to include the supervision of production personnel.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• An Associate Degree or Technical Certification is most common at this level and may be FAA required within certain Technical Areas.
• Journeyman Technician Role requiring Intermediate Skills to perform most of the standard tasks within the technical area assigned to.
• A & P License.
• Airframe and Power plant certificates required.
• FCC General Operator's License a plus.
• Generally at least 8 years of experience or greater in area of responsibility in aircraft maintenance activities or substantiated equivalent experience.
• Recent depot level aircraft maintenance and repair experience is required.
• Proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer’s technical data or work package instructions.
• Experience using power or pneumatic hand tools.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in executive jet repair facility and prefer Embraer 145 and or Legacy experience.
• 5 -7 years supervisory/management position with heavy maintenance or MRO.

Responsibilities

• To ensure safe work practices are followed.
• To plan, direct and coordinate the activities of his areas so as to minimize delays, and increase production and efficiency.
• To provide training, and to assist subordinates in the proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
• To make available to personnel the necessary overhaul manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directive and other required technical data.
• The maintaining of all equipment and tools in a serviceable and working condition.
• For ascertaining that all necessary work records are properly executed by the responsible person.
• The proper handling of all parts while in repair process.
• The preservation of all units or parts during process through the facility and after work is completed.
• The initiation of requisitions for stock and materials as required.
• The Lead Technician will be properly certificated in accordance with FAR Part 65.
• In his absence, all duties of the Lead Technician may be delegated by him to any qualified personnel as necessary.

Benefits

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees