Airframe Lead Technician

As the Falcon Lead Airframe Technician, you will be looked upon to demonstrate a high level of technical aptitude and aircraft system knowledge on a variety of Falcon aircraft models. The Falcon Lead Airframe Technician is responsible to:

• Manage and accept ownership of all aspects of the assigned aircraft and project, including coordinating necessary resources, documentation and
• Communication with team members and customers;
• Interact positively with customers and team members to foster a company-wide environment of teamwork;
• Inspect, service, repair and troubleshoot aircraft, components and systems; and
• Perform Quality Inspector (QI) tasks as necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages all aspects of assigned aircraft projects to ensure safety, quality and efficiency throughout the projects.
• Accepts full ownership of assigned projects from pre-planning to delivery of the aircraft through planning, prioritizing and communicating with customers, team members, OEM's, outside contractors and vendors as necessary.
• Ensures the safety and security of customer's equipment, parts and aircraft during all maintenance phases.
• Inspects, services, repairs and troubleshoots aircraft systems using a high level of technical aptitude and aircraft system knowledge.
• Performs all work in accordance with Duncan Aviation approved procedures, appropriate maintenance manuals and technical data.
• Performs Qualified Inspector (QI) duties as needed.
• Oversees, completes and maintains accurate and timely aircraft and project documentation including reviewing preliminary reports to ensure accuracy of forecasted and billed labor hours.
• Reviews work orders, invoices, etc. to ensure timely and accurate inventory allocation, appropriate sign-off language, and accurate charges for labor and outside services are applied prior to billing.
• Participates in reviewing of the final invoice with appropriate management and sales team for profitability, accuracy, accountability and documentation.
• Assists professionally and courteously in addressing customer billing disputes and work order reviews for maintenance actions performed by team members.
• Supervises day-to-day activities of team members as assigned by the team leader.
• Holds team members accountable to Duncan Aviation approved policies and procedures, including professionalism, safety and cleanliness of the work environment.
• Ensures the team's consistent use of appropriate technical data.
• Willingly and effectively shares knowledge and capabilities with less experienced technicians through OJT to foster their development, ensures accurate work and supports the team's goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Three to five years Falcon aircraft maintenance experience required
• Previous experience leading projects preferred

Licenses/Certificates:

• Airframe Certificate required;
• Powerplant Certificate preferred;
• valid driver's license and acceptable driving record;
• Respirator Fit qualified;
• QI designation;
• Man Lift qualified;
• meets requirements for Aircraft Run and Taxi Qualifications;
• tool inventory per department tool list required

Attendance:

• Regularly scheduled attendance required; occasional overnight and short notice travel required

Physical:

• Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.;
• Reads small print;
• Hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies;
• Repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration;
• Tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with component maintenance;
• Tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet;
• Tolerates walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting

Environmental:

• Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments