Airframe Lead Technician
Talentscale •
Position Type: Contractor
Job Description:
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.
Job Requirements:
- 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
Salary Range:
35-40
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