Structures Lead 1st shift

AAR•Lake City, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structures Lead is a working member of his/her crew and is charged with the responsibility of leading, directing, assigning, and approving the work of the other members of the crew. Structures Leads are selected for their technical skills with due consideration for their ability to lead people and accept responsibility.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Two (2) years’ experience performing as an accomplished aircraft mechanic on heavy commercial aircraft, or 1 year previously demonstrated ability within AAR
Capable of interpreting drawings and blueprints to accomplish a specific task
FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, FAA Airframe certificate, or eligible for an FAA Repairman certificate with Structures limitation.
Must have good general knowledge of flight controls, rigging, aircraft systems, landing gear, engines, and hydraulics
Must understand and follow maintenance manuals and IPC
Read, write and understand the English language
Must have own tools as required by Company tool list

Responsibilities

Ensure all aircraft parts/components removed from an aircraft in work that are to be routed to all applicable shops are documented by a valid service order and operations number with the work scope properly identified.
Responsible for his/her own work and the work of his/her assigned crew and ensure all work is performed within estimated hours.
Ensure crew members are professionally trained and qualified.
Obtain customer approval on original, additional, and/or revised estimates to accomplish maintenance on the customer's aircraft and components.
Check work of AMTs prior to Inspection buybacks.
Maintain and track budgets as set by the Business Planner or Production Planning Supervisor, communicating problem areas, and resolving any conflicts or discrepancies.
Schedule work for assigned crew.
Perform toolbox inspections and in-process audits of assigned crew.
Participate in aircraft investigations to help find root causes and develop corrective actions.
Process non-pre-planned documents (non-routines, etc.) within area of responsibility.
Ensure Hazmat materials are handled in accordance with Federal and State specifications.
Follow all applicable specifications to accomplish a specific task.
Determine any additional training needs for assigned crew as needed.
Maintain a detailed shift turnover.
Take attendance for assigned crew and report attendance in accordance with TIMIS/Payroll procedures.
Assist the Business Planner or Production Planning Supervisor in preparing performance evaluations of crew members.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Ensure self and crew follow all safety procedures and specifications.
Execute all required paperwork in connection with assigned normal duties.
Use and operate ground support equipment, as applicable and if qualified, in a safe manner.
Work with little or no supervision and accomplish assignments with little or no rework.
Assist other employees in the performance of their job assignments through coaching, counseling, and guidance.
Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers.
Be authorized to act on behalf of the repair station.
Perform other work as instructed by the Business Planner or Production Planning Supervisor, if qualified.
Stand in for Business Planner or Production Planning Supervisor when required and if qualified for that job.
All other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Project Manager.