SUMMARY: The lead technician reports to the shop supervisor. The lead technician carries out directives that concern scheduled and unscheduled maintenance/alterations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Ø Enacting policies and procedures as directed by the Shop Supervisor and in accordance with RS/QC Manual

Ø Provide leadership, technical expertise and guidance while performing various operational, functional tests and repairs of avionics/electronic, aircraft equipment and systems to ensure a defect free aircraft.

Ø Reviewing technical data to be used and presenting it to the assigned inspector for review and acceptance if there is any doubt about it applicability or acceptability, before beginning work

Ø Ensuring that established requirements concerning maintenance/alterations on airframe and PowerPlant are met with efficiency

Ø Assisting and advising the shop supervisor in planning maintenance, assigning resources and monitoring work accomplishment

Ø Checking for the proper and accurate completion of all required records and documentation to be completed by assigned technicians

Ø Informing the shop supervisor of all maintenance work not completed as required in the continuity of maintenance program for unfinished work

Ø Verifying the proper use of repair station test equipment used by the assigned technicians reporting adverse findings with corrective action as appropriate

Ø Determines the eligibility of maintenance/alterations for an article and component thereof based on a review of the repair station’s operations specifications and capability list if utilized, and work order

Ø Ensuring that the work area is cleaned at the end of the shift or task, whichever comes first

Ø Reports production, job safety and facility deficiencies to management, including policy and procedures

Ø Responsible for the quality of work being performed, man-hours expended, interpretation of written and verbal instructions as well as job assignments and job priorities as dictated by the applicable department supervisor

Ø Reports production delays, cost changes or other problems to the applicable department supervisor

Ø Ensures employees receive and document on the job training

Ø Delegate duties and responsibilities to subordinates while maintaining responsibility for subordinate actions

Ø Responsible for the protection of aircraft and equipment, paying particular attention to the protection of aircraft interiors and components removed from the aircraft

Ø Coordinates internal and external customer needs with other departments

Ø Monitors, directs and controls production goals and schedules

Ø Reviews and keeps up to date on: (a) all the latest publications: maintenance manual, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, customer information bulletins, etc., (b) revisions to any other information that may pertain to maintenance, inspections including changes that may affect man-hours within a work scope

Ø Trains and assists direct reports in proper work procedures and practices to be followed

Ø Other duties may be assigned, as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will supervise un-certificated and certified technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Ø High school diploma and two (2) years of technical School, and a minimum of three (3) years of corporate aircraft experience or;

Ø Associate’s degree in aviation management, plus two (2) years of technical experience;

Ø Previous experience as a lead preferred

Ø Airframe and PowerPlant certificate required. Note: Repairman certificate acceptable for avionics positions

Ø Ability to meet projected deadlines within the manpower allocation for that task

Ø Working knowledge of manufacturer’s inspection programs

Ø Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulation – Parts 21, 23, 25, 43, 65, 91, 135 and 145.

Ø Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of management

Ø Proven leadership with ability to motivate direct reports

Ø Excellent written and oral communication skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ø Must be able to read and understand technical manuals

Ø Must be able to communicate well both orally and written in order to interact with outside agencies, vendors and customers

Ø Since English is the language of aviation, the technician must be able to effectively, proficiently, and clearly speak and understand the language

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ø General math knowledge is required.

REASONING ABILITY:

The lead technician must have the ability to manage time appropriately; ability to prioritize projects; ability to analyze, evaluate situations, and determine the best solution.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Ø A&P certificate preferred

Ø Repairman‘s certificate is acceptable.

Ø Must also be able to pass an FAA required 10-year background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand for long periods of time, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircrafts arrive/depart. Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace. The Hangar environment may be extreme hot and cost during certain seasons of the year.