Mechanical Team Lead

Job Description

About the Company Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has supported the aviation industry by attracting and placing top talent, with thousands of direct-hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions. On behalf of its external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing applies in-depth and extensive standards to ensure it recommends the best talent, aiming for a strong career match for each candidate and a seamless experience for the customer. Role Overview Plan and coordinate all mechanical system activities and provide daily information on aircraft testing status and schedule impacts. Coordinate manpower requirements in support of all maintenance tasks, systems testing, discrepancy resolution, aircraft protection and flight tests. Shift: day shift for training; the shift may change to second shift based on business requirements. Key Responsibilities Plan, schedule and complete tasks to meet service and delivery schedules. Assist management with supervision and instruction of aircraft technicians in proper procedures and techniques for troubleshooting airframe and engine systems, routine inspections and preventive maintenance; assist with performance appraisals of subordinates. Assess strengths and weaknesses of subordinates, apply strengths for maximum job efficiency, and provide guidance, diverse learning opportunities and growth opportunities to reinforce development areas. Ensure all required components are ordered for timely availability; send items out for rework or repair as needed and receive and inspect them on return. Perform engine runs on aircraft as required. Maintain current knowledge of Aircraft Service Changes (ASCs), Customer Bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information and other procedures and publications relating to aircraft maintenance and servicing. Perform required periodic maintenance and servicing of all aircraft mechanical systems, consistently completing assigned tasks within the quoted or standard CMP time. Perform pre- and post-flight inspections and troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions such as fluid leaks and minor structural damage. Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment such as power supply, hydraulic rig, nitrogen filler cart and oxygen service cart; operate and supervise use of special support equipment for removal and installation of major components. Assist in maintaining work schedules and updating CMP cards; review work, forms and records to ensure compliance with Gulfstream Repair Station procedures and FAA airworthiness standards. Review daily job charging to ensure accuracy of charges to aircraft. Apply 6S and Lean initiatives to maintain good housekeeping and safety in hangars, break areas and offices. Help develop goals for subordinates and support the company OGSM at floor level. Perform other duties as assigned. Licences & Qualifications High school diploma or GED. FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate. Valid driver's licence. Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance. Experience Five years of aviation maintenance experience with advanced knowledge of inspection and heavy maintenance of mid/large-size aircraft. Advanced knowledge of inspection and heavy maintenance, including aircraft component removal and installation, flight control rigging, engine removal, installation and rigging, scheduled and unscheduled inspections, and major or minor sheet metal and structural repairs or alterations. Advanced working knowledge of technical reference materials such as maintenance manuals, IPCs, structural repair manuals, service bulletins and Airworthiness Directives. Contractor Logistical Support (CLS) experience preferred. Must be willing to work flexible schedules to support the customer flight schedule as required. Additional Information Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Requirements

• Plan, schedule and complete tasks to meet service and delivery schedules.
• Assist management with supervision and instruction of aircraft technicians in proper procedures and techniques for troubleshooting airframe and engine systems, routine inspections and preventive maintenance; assist with performance appraisals of subordinates.
• Assess strengths and weaknesses of subordinates, apply strengths for maximum job efficiency, and provide guidance, diverse learning opportunities and growth opportunities to reinforce development areas.
• Ensure all required components are ordered for timely availability; send items out for rework or repair as needed and receive and inspect them on return.
• Perform engine runs on aircraft as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of Aircraft Service Changes (ASCs), Customer Bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information and other procedures and publications relating to aircraft maintenance and servicing.
• Perform required periodic maintenance and servicing of all aircraft mechanical systems, consistently completing assigned tasks within the quoted or standard CMP time.
• Perform pre- and post-flight inspections and troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions such as fluid leaks and minor structural damage.
• Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment such as power supply, hydraulic rig, nitrogen filler cart and oxygen service cart; operate and supervise use of special support equipment for removal and installation of major components.
• Assist in maintaining work schedules and updating CMP cards; review work, forms and records to ensure compliance with Gulfstream Repair Station procedures and FAA airworthiness standards.
• Review daily job charging to ensure accuracy of charges to aircraft.
• Apply 6S and Lean initiatives to maintain good housekeeping and safety in hangars, break areas and offices.
• Help develop goals for subordinates and support the company OGSM at floor level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or GED.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance.
• Five years of aviation maintenance experience with advanced knowledge of inspection and heavy maintenance of mid/large-size aircraft.
• Advanced knowledge of inspection and heavy maintenance, including aircraft component removal and installation, flight control rigging, engine removal, installation and rigging, scheduled and unscheduled inspections, and major or minor sheet metal and structural repairs or alterations.
• Advanced working knowledge of technical reference materials such as maintenance manuals, IPCs, structural repair manuals, service bulletins and Airworthiness Directives.
• Contractor Logistical Support (CLS) experience preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedules to support the customer flight schedule as required.