CBA - Lead Aircraft Mechanic - Navy C-12 Program - NAS Patuxent River, MD.

V2X Inc

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Aircraft Mechanic for the Navy C-12 Program at NAS Patuxent River, MD, is responsible for both aircraft maintenance and supervisory/administrative duties. Key responsibilities include inspecting and certifying aircraft, troubleshooting system malfunctions, documenting maintenance, and replacing defective components. The role requires compliance with Service Bulletins, Instructions, and Airworthiness Directives, as well as performing maintenance on Ground Support equipment and conducting preflight/post-flight inspections. The Lead Mechanic maintains aircraft log books, ensures adherence to safety and tool control programs, and performs cleaning and maintenance of aircraft exteriors and interiors. Additionally, this position serves as a point of contact with Quality Assurance, advises management on potential delays, and ensures the correct materials are used for repairs. Supervisory duties involve providing on-the-job training, inspecting maintenance performed by other personnel, assigning mechanics, communicating with customers regarding aircraft status, guiding subordinates, implementing performance appraisals, and assisting with recruitment, selection, discipline, and training. The incumbent is also expected to recommend and maintain departmental procedures, evaluate operational efficiency, and follow all company and regulatory safety practices.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard four (4) year high school or equivalent (GED)
Seven (7) years of experience in work directly related to aircraft maintenance
Two (2) years of experience in a lead role in making airworthiness decisions
A & P License
Sufficient aviation maintenance hand tools to perform routine Airframe and Powerplant duties
Understanding and using the English language both oral and written to communicate information or ideas to another person or persons
Writing routine reports and correspondence
Reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Planning and organizing
Creating, entering, retrieving, and printing from current software packages such as; Excel and Word
Demonstrating problem analysis and independent decision-making
Demonstrating leadership
Delegation of tasks and duties
Motivating subordinates
Discerning priorities
Demonstrating intra and interpersonal relations
Recognizing or identifying the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem
Performing a task in the presence of distracting stimulation or under monotonous conditions without significant loss of thought process and efficiency
Perceiving and feeling such attributes of objects and materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture
Operating hand and power tools
Traveling worldwide with limited notice
Obtain a security clearance
Obtain a passport and/or visa
Interpreting drawings, specifications, and schematics of aircraft instrument/electronic components
Recognizing from schematics and drawing not only how one assembly functions but also how various assemblies interact with each other
Knowledge of databases sufficient to perform the job, duties, and tasks associated with the position
Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal repair and component repair
Knowledge of instrument, electronic and electrical test equipment
Knowledge of military or commercial aviation maintenance and its terminology
Knowledge of U.S. government regulations for federal contractors and FAA maintenance programs

Responsibilities

Maintenance of Aircraft
Supervision and Administration
Inspects and certifies aircraft at specific intervals as required by OEM and FAA.
Troubleshoots system malfunctions, and performs necessary corrective actions.
Documents maintenance of aircraft on appropriate forms.
Removes and replaces defective components.
Complies with Service Bulletins, Instructions, and Airworthiness Directives as directed.
Performs maintenance on Ground Support equipment.
Performs preflight/post-flight turnaround inspections and servicing when required.
Maintains aircraft log books and historical data as required.
Complies with safety, foreign object damage, and tool control program requirements.
Washes, waxes, clean, and maintains the exterior and interior of aircraft.
Serves as a point of contact with the Quality Assurance Representative.
Advises management of problems that may delay the scheduled delivery of aircraft to the customers.
Ensures materials issued for assigned tasks are the correct items to repair the problem.
Provides on-the-job training to new employees as required.
Supervises and inspects maintenance performed by FAA-certified and non-certified personnel.
Services oxygen, nitrogen, tires, oil, and hydraulic systems.
Performs Corrosion Control checks when required.
Assists with monitoring maintenance of aircraft fleet.
Provides technical support to the customer concerning the fleet.
Assigns mechanics to specific aircraft daily.
Communicates with customers regarding aircraft status.
Guides subordinate employees and peers when appropriate, collaborating and cooperating with other members of the management team.
Implements the performance appraisal system for employees under the incumbent’s supervision.
Approves or disapproves subordinate employees' performance and recommends action of corrective procedures.
Implements in-service training programs to communicate current information and procedures to employees under the incumbent’s supervision and evaluates training programs to determine their effectiveness in improving staff performance.
Recommends and maintains uniform procedures and standards of operation for the Department.
Evaluates the efficiency of operations within the Department and recommend appropriate changes.
Assists with recruitment, selection, discipline, and training of personnel.
Greets visitors.
Exhibits positive courteous behavior with customers businesses and coworkers.
Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.
Follows all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company and regulatory bodies.