Lead Aircraft MX Technician - Power Plant Line MX- 1st Shift
Required skills
- Power Plant License
- Turbine Engines
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Lead
- Crew
- Mechanics
- Scheduling
- MM References
- OJT
- Kalitta Air
Nice to have
- A&P license
- Overtime
- Weekends
- Road trips
Role summary
The Lead Aircraft MX Technician - Power Plant Line Maintenance is responsible for directing a crew of mechanics in performing day-to-day maintenance on various aircraft engines. This role involves coordinating schedules, leading team members, ensuring proper documentation, troubleshooting engine issues, and providing on-the-job training. A Power Plant license and 5 years of experience working on and troubleshooting turbine engines are required. The position also requires strong leadership and documentation skills, with an A&P license being preferred.
Job Title: Lead Aircraft MX Technician - (1st shift)
Department: Power Plant Line Crew (161)
Reports To: Jason Jakobi (Line Maintenance Manager)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Direct a crew of mechanics to perform day-to-day maintenance on various types of aircraft engines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate with the Supervisor for the scheduling and assignment of daily job tasks.
- Lead and direct subordinate crewmembers in the performance of job tasks.
- Ensure that all identified maintenance discrepancies are documented properly.
- Perform troubleshooting on various types of engines and assist in determining the proper course of maintenance action as needed.
- Make sure all crewmembers are using the proper documentation and MM references.
- Assist crew members with any maintenance tasks given.
- Assist the supervisor in identifying needed training.
- Assist the supervisor with identifying any safety-related issues that may come up.
- Provide OJT to both licensed and non-licensed crewmembers as needed.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- A&P license is preferred, but a Power Plant license is required.
- Must have 5 years of experience working on and troubleshooting turbine engines.
- Must hold a valid driver's license.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write, and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to give verbal and written directions to assigned staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The candidate must be able to work overtime, weekends, and go on road trips within reason.
Strong troubleshooting skills pertinent to turbine engines.
Must be willing to obtain a run and taxi certificate for all Kalitta Air aircraft types.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
One must be able to routinely lift 50 plus pounds, climb ladders, bend, twist and climb under engines while in engine stands
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employee will perform duties in a (n): maintenance setting, hanger setting, outdoor setting, in various weather and temperatures, etc.
ACCOMODATIONS:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
**lf you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made.
