JOB SUMMARYThe Maintenance Lead Technician is responsible for performing and leading projects regarding inspection, test, repair, maintenance, and service of aircraft using test equipment and hand tools as needed to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications. In addition, this technician will oversee assigned technicians.SCHEDULEMonday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week) SIGN-ON BONUS Up to $15,000 depending on relevant airframe experienceDuties & Responsibilities
Directly supervises assigned technicians
Responsible for motivating, mentoring, training, and providing constructive criticism to technicians
Ability to perform all Maintenance Tech III Duties & Responsibilities
Leads projects as assigned
Prioritizes workflow on assigned jobs
Makes technical decisions regarding discrepancies and job flow
Maintains high level of communication with Service Manager, Production Scheduling, Customer and other departments assigned to the project
Qualifications & Job Requirements
Experience:
Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with general aviation airframes supported by Western Aircraft
Entry level supervisory experience
Advanced troubleshooting abilities
Education:
Airframe & Powerplant certifications required
Other Prerequisites
Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds overhead.
Available Benefits
Medical, dental, vision
Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
401K & Roth 401k with employer match
Flexible Spending programs
Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
