Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician - ORD

Kalitta Air, LLC • Chicago, IL

81d

About The Position

The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing the work performance of subordinate crew members and assigning daily job tasks. This role requires coordination with the Supervisor for scheduling and ensuring that all maintenance tasks are performed in accordance with approved maintenance data. The Lead will also provide on-the-job training and assist in troubleshooting and documentation of maintenance discrepancies.

Requirements

• A&P license required.
• Previous 747 experience is desirable.
• High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable.
• Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to give verbal and written direction to assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Supervisor for the scheduling and assignment of daily job tasks.
• Lead and direct subordinate crewmembers in the performance of job tasks. Ensure that productivity and work quality is satisfactory.
• Ensure that all identified maintenance discrepancies are documented.
• Perform troubleshooting. Assist in determining the proper course of maintenance action when a discrepancy is found.
• Assist subordinate crewmembers with interpreting maintenance manual or SRM instructions.
• Ensure that all maintenance performed by subordinate crewmembers is in accordance with approved maintenance data, such as the AMM, SRM, CMMs, WDM, Service Bulletins, EAs, etc. Ensure that all maintenance actions performed by subordinate crewmembers are properly documented.
• Provide OJT as necessary to subordinate crewmembers.
• Provide oversight of subordinate crewmembers and assist the Supervisor in identifying the need for training or remedial training.
• Assist subordinate crewmembers in the accomplishment of assigned tasks.
• Assist the Supervisor in identifying any safety-related deficiencies.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees