Lead Avionics Tech

Aviation Technical Services•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures timely completion of a quality product for an assigned function area. Be able to step and fulfill Production Supervisor responsibility for short periods of time. ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate. As part of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy, ATS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Where required by law, ATS maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, consistent with applicable legal requirements.

Requirements

Must hold an airframe certification in accordance with FAR 65
Must have had at least 24 months of practical experience in the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in the area of responsibility.
Airframe license is required.

Responsibilities

Ensure all tasks are promptly completed in compliance with federal regulations, customer guidelines and company policies and all employees are working efficiently on their assigned tasks.
Monitor and correct routine and non-routine labor hours prior to exceeding allotted estimated hours, that the job revision is turned in prior to exceeding estimated hours.
Conduct daily and impromptu crew meetings to ensure prompt communication of all significant information to maintenance crews.
Facilitate on the job training through work assignments and use of mentoring to provide learning opportunities and ensure timely completion of OJT paperwork per ATS requirements.
Provide regular feedback and performance coaching to all members of assigned crew.
Assist in researching all necessary parts needed for the job.
Review required customer and FAA paperwork to ensure proper maintenance updates and compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements.
Perform maintenance tasks as required and become an active member of the crew.
Develop technical and leadership skills of the mechanics.
Directs work of assigned employees including appropriate management of time, prioritizing tasks, ensuring proper knowledge and training to accomplish assignments, and adherence to company policy and procedures.
Communicate with supervisor all information on assigned employees including disciplinary problems.
Make recommendations for evaluations on assigned employees.