Senior Crew Lead

EXCLUSIVE JETS LLC•Kinston, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Crew Lead, your primary responsibility is to lead and oversee technicians performing aircraft maintenance, ensuring all work is completed with quality, safety, and efficiency. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on guidance to support the growth and performance of Lead Technicians and Technicians.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of aircraft parts, systems, tools, and testing methods.
High attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read and interpret aircraft manuals.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel).
Leadership and time management skills.
Adaptability and performance under pressure.
Commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.
Strong reasoning, memorization, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years or older
Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License
5 years or more experience in aircraft maintenance environment performing hands-on aircraft maintenance.
Minimum of 2 years Maintenance Lead experience with proven leadership experience
Extensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and interactions
Thorough knowledge of current FAA regulations, IPM, and ATA codes
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States, must provide two forms of Federal Identification
Candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. This includes verification of previous employment, education, criminal history, and any other relevant information necessary to determine the suitability for the position.
This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive role under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with FAA guidelines

Nice To Haves

Scissor Lift Certified (Preferred)
Forklift Certified (Preferred)
7+ years of hands-on aircraft maintenance
Experience with Corridor
Experience with corporate/business jets

Responsibilities

Walk through hangar prior to shift start and end taking notes on racks, tables, fire bottles and general cleanliness, assign technicians to fix findings.
Review previous shift shop turnover log.
Review the work orders that you are responsible for on an hourly basis.
Assign technicians to the task needed to keep on track of ERTS data on your aircraft following the inspection flow outline.
Review work order and order any parts that need ordering for your tasks.
Review work order and move tasks into proper locations (i.e. Interiors, findings, etc.).
Coordinate with interiors for what is their task or MX items and move in WO accordingly.
Coordinate with parts room for tracking of parts set to arrive each day for flow of INSP.
Walk around your sections looking for techs who may need help, and coach as needed for growth and improvement while ensuring technicians are observing safety precautions.
Direct the work of Leads and technicians on shift.
Look at overall aircraft for anything that might need fixed that wasn't caught on inspection.
Review CAMP cards, open/close sheets for correctness.
Review all parts request prior to submitting to corridor.
Give updates to MX Manager periodically over the shift.
Ensure maintenance technicians timecards are correct and submitted to payroll on a timely schedule.
Make recommendations for hiring, firing and promotions for Leads and Technicians.
Complete shift turnover log for your inspections/turn over to next shift.
Senior Crew Leads are expected to maintain a minimum of 50% billable time during their shift.
Provide leadership and direction to assigned maintenance personnel, ensuring work is performed in accordance with FAA regulations and company standards.
Support the Maintenance Manager in handling time and attendance, PTO, and performance concerns for technicians.
Help manage shift scheduling and coverage.
Serve as a mentor to Technicians and Leads, offering technical guidance and development.
Collaborate with Maintenance leadership to implement improvements and uphold safety standards.
Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and safety.