Lead Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation•Oklahoma City, OK

10d•$40 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead A&P Technician oversees and manages a team of aircraft mechanics responsible for the operational readiness and airworthiness of aircraft. The role supervises repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of aircraft systems and components, and provides guidance to mechanics working on aircraft structures and functional components. The position is based at Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma and requires travel of less than 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and a technical school certificate.
At least 10 years of relevant hands-on experience with thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and component replacement.
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.
Must pass initial and periodic medical examinations, at least every five years, for applicable aircraft ground operations under DCMA Instruction 8610.
Ability to maintain access to worksites, including military installations and airports, to meet customer operational requirements.
Valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, as defined by company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
Successful completion of drug/alcohol testing and a criminal record check.
Ability to work alternate and extended shifts, including weekends and holidays, when mission requirements necessitate.
Ability to perform on-call duties and report to work within the required timeframe after notification.
Ability to regularly lift, move, pull, and push objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in outdoor and industrial/hangar environments, including adverse weather and uneven terrain.
Ability to lift and carry parts, tooling, and awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds, including while using stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms.
Ability to perform intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the job.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Guide and direct mechanics repairing, replacing, and rebuilding aircraft structures and functional components using hand tools, power tools, machinery, and equipment.
Ensure manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and related documentation are correctly interpreted and applied when assessing aircraft alterations or repairs.
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 affecting daily operations.
Work with safety and quality inspectors to inspect engines and related components, ensure defective engine parts are repaired or replaced, and support engine removal and installation.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs and ensure identified discrepancies are resolved promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned.