Lead Mechanic (ML7)

Aviation Technical Services•Everett, WA

12d

About The Position

The Lead Mechanic oversees aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities to ensure airworthiness. The role ensures timely completion of work, trains and mentors employees in an assigned function area, and may assist with Maintenance Supervisor responsibilities for short periods. The stated schedule is second shift, Monday through Thursday, subject to change based on business needs. The Lead Mechanic performs maintenance work as part of the crew, leads work within their rating and qualifications, and may approve and return aircraft or aircraft parts to service when authorized and qualified. The role also oversees task completion, required documentation, parts and engineering coordination, safety, quality, labor hours, delivery schedules, training, employee development, and accurate timekeeping. Other duties may be assigned, including Delegated Inspector duties.

Requirements

Applicable Repairman, Airframe, or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification is required.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with maintenance and support personnel at all levels.
Ability to read and comprehend written documents.
Effective negotiation skills and the ability to reason, organize, and solve complex problems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks across multiple projects, guide and mentor personnel, delegate effectively, and resolve conflicts positively.
Team-oriented mindset and behavior.
Ability to perform basic to intermediate mathematical calculations.
General overall knowledge of aircraft systems and major components.
Proven knowledge of procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in the area of responsibility.
Detailed knowledge of the specialty area, associated paperwork and publications, and technical information needed to troubleshoot problems.
Ability to meet regulatory requirements under FAR 65.
General PC skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Word.
Ability to use Gateway programs and, potentially, Oracle.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
This position requires use of a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of four years of recent commercial aircraft maintenance and/or MRO experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure tasks are completed promptly and in compliance with federal regulations, customer guidelines, and company policies.
Review customer and FAA paperwork to ensure maintenance updates and compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements.
Lead maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration work, and approve and return aircraft or parts to service only when appropriately rated and qualified and when the work has been satisfactorily performed.
Perform maintenance tasks as required and actively participate as a crew member.
Conduct crew meetings concerning work, safety, and quality.
Use technical data to order parts and verify that materials are suitable for the aircraft on which they will be installed.
Ensure parts for the assigned specialty area are ordered promptly and Engineering submissions are made in a timely manner as needed.
Keep assigned areas clean and audit ready; identify and eliminate hazards and ensure safety requirements are followed.
Coordinate on-time delivery within the assigned skill set and with other skill sets.
Monitor and correct routine and non-routine labor hours before they exceed estimates; notify the Supervisor of labor variations to support efficient use of labor and resources and help avoid LOW when possible.
Answer customer questions as needed and set timeframe expectations with technicians for task-card completion.
Oversee on-the-job training through work assignments and mentoring; recommend process changes to improve efficiency and workflow.
Communicate and provide guidance on ATS policies, procedures, and Safety Management System requirements; promote the Balanced Technician concept.
Mentor and develop mechanics' technical and leadership skills; communicate information about assigned employees, including disciplinary issues, to the Supervisor.
Provide regular feedback and performance coaching on time management, task prioritization, and the knowledge and training needed to complete assignments; may deliver or contribute input to performance evaluations.
Maintain accurate personal timekeeping, including clocking into jobs, and ensure assigned team members accurately clock into jobs.
Adhere to required ATS training and maintain regular, predictable attendance and effective, appropriate conduct with coworkers.
Perform other assigned duties, including Delegated Inspector duties when assigned.
Observe company health, safety, and environmental rules; ensure area-specific safety orientation and appropriate equipment; identify unique hazards; routinely inspect the work area; maintain housekeeping and report accidents promptly.