Lead, Structures

Aspire MRO LLC•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Lead Structures Mechanic is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all sheet metal / structures installation activities. Ensures that sheet metal and system installation activities are timely and completed in accordance with established quality standards and procedures. Develops and implements policies that ensure effective completion of area functions. Coordinates closely with related departments to maintain schedules and effect necessary changes and revisions. Assigns, trains, directs, and appraises sheet metal and installation personnel. Ensure that safety regulations are closely adhered to. Completes related documentation as required.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Must provide own tools as indicated on company tool list.
External Applicants: 2 years of experience leading people within maintenance/modification setting.
External Applicants: 2 years of experience performing structural modification or maintenance work
Strong understanding of aircraft sheet metal and system installation functions, procedures, and standards
Capable of interpreting drawings and blueprints to accomplish a specific task
Must understand and follow SRM, AMM, and IPC
Knowledge of quality control standards and systems
Attention to detail
Quality orientation
Able to organize multiple projects
Strong problem-solving abilities
Able to use all related sheet metal and installation equipment and applications
Must be able to access all areas of the aircraft
Language (read, write, speak, and understand English)
Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a post offer DOT drug test upon hire.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and Powerplant or FAA Airframe certificate
2+ years of experience on large, wide-body commercial aircraft
Additional related education and/or training

Responsibilities

Ensure that every person assigned to a job has the correct work instructions, tools, PPE and applicable references available and is familiar with what is required to complete the task.
Assure proper documentation for work performed by assigned employees, reflecting the status of the job
Directly oversee the work performed by any individuals who are unfamiliar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to perform any maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations
Verify qualifications of assigned employees to ensure only properly trained and qualified employees are assigned to each task
Assure accurate accomplishment of work by assigned employee
Assure work performed in accordance with all manuals, procedure, and data.
Review work performed by assigned technicians prior to submission to inspection for acceptance.
Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental compliance.
Conduct beginning of shift meetings to inform team members of any day-to-day issues
Provide an accurate and complete turnover to next shift lead and supervision for proper visit tracking
Work side by side with mechanics requiring training or mentoring.
Provide development of assigned technicians by providing OJT or mentoring as necessary for new or entry-level assigned technicians.