Lead Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation•Oklahoma City, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead A&P Technician oversees and manages aircraft mechanics responsible for aircraft operational readiness and airworthiness. The role supervises repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of aircraft systems and components, and supports mission requirements at Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma. The position may require travel of less than 25% and is classified as non-exempt. The pay rate is $40–$55 USD, depending on experience (DOE).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and a technical school certificate.
10 years of relevant hands-on experience, including thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair procedures and component replacement.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License.
Thorough knowledge of current FAA regulations, IPM, and ATA codes.
Familiarity with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) in a timely manner.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Pass initial and periodic medical examinations, at least every five years, for applicable aircraft ground operations in accordance with DCMA Instruction 8610.
Maintain access to the worksite, including military installations and airports, to meet customer operational requirements.
Maintain a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record as defined by Company policy to operate a company vehicle.
Successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and criminal record check.
Work alternate and extended shift schedules, including weekends and holidays, when required by customer mission needs.
Perform on-call duties and report to work within the required timeframe after notification.
Regularly lift, move, pull, and push objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work outdoors in industrial and hangar environments, including adverse weather and uneven terrain.
Carry parts, tooling, and awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds, and walk up and down stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms.
Perform intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday.
See and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to meet the position's requirements.
Work around fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, and loud noise inside and outside the hangar.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on 737 airframes is highly preferred.
Prior military aviation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and direction to mechanics repairing, replacing, and rebuilding aircraft structures and functional components, including cowlings, fuselage, rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units.
Ensure manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and related documentation are correctly interpreted and applied to determine how aircraft and components can be altered or repaired.
Oversee determinations of aircraft and component airworthiness, ensuring damaged or malfunctioning parts are identified and replaced.
Communicate proactively with the Program Management Office about concerns or requirements needing attention regarding daily operations.
Work with safety and quality inspectors on engine and component airworthiness inspections, repair or replacement of defective engine parts, and engine removal and installation.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs and ensure identified discrepancies are resolved promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned.