Lead Aircraft Technician (Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellow)

Merk • Trenton, NJ

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About The Position

This is an unpaid, 12-week training fellowship for active participants in the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program, aligned with DoD SkillBridge guidelines. It is not an offer of employment, and participants are ineligible for employment benefits. Candidates must be transitioning service members who will complete the program within the last 180 days of transition from military service.

The Lead Aircraft Technician inspects, repairs, and maintains company-owned aircraft to ensure proper operation, compliance with inspection schedules, and airworthiness. The role maintains computerized aircraft maintenance tracking programs, coordinates with vendors to ensure tracking accuracy, creates and updates aircraft logbook entries, and preserves airworthiness documentation in accordance with company and FAA requirements. The technician also acts as a shift supervisor, providing technical direction to other aircraft maintenance personnel while performing hands-on aircraft repair. Domestic and international travel in support of company aircraft is required.

Requirements

• Must be a transitioning service member participating in the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program and complete the program within the last 180 days of transition from military service.
• Operational knowledge of FAA Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Expertise and understanding of online aircraft maintenance tracking systems and aircraft manufacturer maintenance inspection programs.
• Ability to diagnose and repair aircraft computer-based systems using specialized programs and applications.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good leadership and communication skills to instruct and direct other maintenance technicians.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of company aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance for the maintenance management team.
• Perform quality maintenance, preventive maintenance, and inspections in accordance with company standards, federal regulations, industry best practices, OSHA, and IS-BAO requirements.
• Verify aircraft airworthiness by researching permanent records, maintenance tracking programs, FAA Airworthiness Directives, and manufacturer service and customer bulletins.
• Follow Merck Flight Operations Manual policies and procedures and other applicable standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report unsafe conditions.
• Troubleshoot reported mechanical discrepancies and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Make accurate entries in aircraft logbooks and permanent records and preserve those records in accordance with company and FAA requirements.
• Audit maintenance tracking systems for accuracy, including life-limited parts and scheduled inspections.
• Track Airworthiness Directive and Service Bulletin applicability and compliance records.
• Update and interface with computerized maintenance tracking programs and coordinate with vendors to support their completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with maintenance planning and, with management oversight, inspect, repair, and modify aircraft as assigned.
• Recommend aircraft modifications and upgrades as needed.
• Assist the maintenance management team in obtaining vendor proposals for upcoming maintenance packages.
• Monitor external maintenance performed by third-party vendors and contractors when assigned.
• Provide technical direction, instruction, and supervision to other aircraft maintenance technicians while also performing hands-on repairs.
• Travel domestically and internationally in support of company aircraft.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed