Site Lead (El Paso)

RAVN Group•El Paso, TX

About The Position

RAVN Group ("RAVN") is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the aviation industry, focusing on cutting-edge technology and advanced aerospace solutions. As part of the RAVN team, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing pilot training on military grade aircrafts and aerospace engineering in the defense sector. RAVN provides combat or high maneuver training for pilots, RDT&E, and maintenance services with its fully owned fleet of aircraft. Job Description: Position Summary As the Maintenance Lead for the maintenance department, you will be responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of Airframe and Powerplant systems aircraft, reporting to the Director of Maintenance in the accomplishment of functions supporting Close Air Support flights. The ideal candidate is a technically astute, disciplined, and team-oriented professional with extensive aircraft maintenance leadership experience. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and mentor a skilled maintenance team in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. Flexibility is essential, as cross-training and additional duties may be assigned at leadership's discretion to meet evolving mission demands.

Requirements

Maintain the premises in a clean and organized manner
Schedule and supervise all maintenance tasks
Provide accurate aircraft flight hours, weapons and fuel expended to the site Program Manager
Establish a planned maintenance flow that balances mission accomplishment and scheduled maintenance
Track and approve maintenance PTO requests and timesheets
Perform routine support equipment inspections and maintain and perform necessary corrective actions to include unscheduled maintenance
Ensure safe operation and maintenance of all assigned ground support equipment
Procure all appropriate tools and equipment required to complete assignments
Enforce and follow all company, OSHA and customer safety regulations
Record all inspection/maintenance actions using logbooks, computer terminals or other means as required
Enforce and follow all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company
Repair, rework and replace components or parts of CFSE to ensure proper operation
Assure that all required forms and documents are properly filled in and signed after maintenance work completion
Assemble and install electrical, avionic, mechanical, hydraulic, structural components and accessories using hand tools and power tools
Remove and/or install aircraft components, test IAW MM, and troubleshoot aircraft systems
Repair, replace and rebuild aircraft structures, systems, and functional components
Service, repair, troubleshoot and modify aircraft and aircraft engines
Perform storage and shipment requirements on engines and support equipment to include documentation
Load and download aircraft weapons systems
Have or have the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active US federal government security clearance (ability to obtain one)
Experience with turboprop and jet aircraft
A minimum of 8+ years of aircraft management experience
A&P Certificate
2+ years of working with COMSEC experience
2+ years as a Safe-for-Flight
Travel within the US
Ability to remain calm in high paced environments
Good communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Pass a drug screening test

Responsibilities

Maintain the premises in a clean and organized manner
Schedule and supervise all maintenance tasks
Provide accurate aircraft flight hours, weapons and fuel expended to the site Program Manager
Establish a planned maintenance flow that balances mission accomplishment and scheduled maintenance
Track and approve maintenance PTO requests and timesheets
Perform routine support equipment inspections and maintain and perform necessary corrective actions to include unscheduled maintenance
Ensure safe operation and maintenance of all assigned ground support equipment
Procure all appropriate tools and equipment required to complete assignments
Enforce and follow all company, OSHA and customer safety regulations
Record all inspection/maintenance actions using logbooks, computer terminals or other means as required
Enforce and follow all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company
Repair, rework and replace components or parts of CFSE to ensure proper operation
Assure that all required forms and documents are properly filled in and signed after maintenance work completion
Assemble and install electrical, avionic, mechanical, hydraulic, structural components and accessories using hand tools and power tools
Remove and/or install aircraft components, test IAW MM, and troubleshoot aircraft systems
Repair, replace and rebuild aircraft structures, systems, and functional components
Service, repair, troubleshoot and modify aircraft and aircraft engines
Perform storage and shipment requirements on engines and support equipment to include documentation
Load and download aircraft weapons systems
Have or have the ability to obtain a secret clearance.