Lead Maintenance Technician (Weekends)

Company Description:

Fly Alliance is a Part 135 and Part 145 industry leading private aviation group specializing in private jet charter, jet card memberships, aircraft sales, management, parts, and maintenance. Dedicated to providing unparalleled luxury, safety, and efficiency in air travel, the company has close to 30 aircraft, 6 offices across the country, and over 200 employees supporting a global operation. Three consecutive years as a top 20 U.S. operator, Fly Alliance continues to redefine the private aviation landscape.

Role Objective:

This position serves as an Lead A&P Technician for Fly Alliance Maintenance (WAM). Lead technicians are responsible for all aspects of coordinating and maintaining the aircraft in accordance with the applicable General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and all applicable FARs. This includes maintenance, inspection & repair of the company’s aircraft, special tools, and ground support equipment; work order preparation, review, and completion. Safety will be the primary consideration while ensuring compliance with all State and Federal regulations, company policies, and requirements of 14 CFR Part 135 and all other applicable FARs that apply to the certificate holder. The Lead Technician position requires a high level of attention to detail, superior organizational skills and most importantly positive attitude. At times the position may require after hours and weekend work as needed to make aircraft and customer schedules.

Essential Job Tasks:

• Assign and monitor individual task assignments to mechanic on daily basis.
• Provide technical assistance to mechanics and work on aircraft, as required.
• Ensure mechanics maintain current training status on tasks assigned.
• Perform Quality Control checks on work accomplished to ensure highest level of reliability and safety.
• Report to Director of Maintenance daily status of aircraft on station and man-hour utilization.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and accurate on all aircraft and components in accordance with FAM RSM/QCM.
• Adhere to Company policy and procedure.
• Maintain aircraft in accordance with legality, safety and reliability standards.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• Heavy physical effort required on occasion.
• Maintenance Manual Policies and Procedures.
• Continuous mental and visual attention required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Gulfstream G-IV, Challenger 604, Hawker 800/900XP, maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of aviation procedures/servicing/maintenance.
• Adept in workplace safety best practices.
• Understanding of applicable FARs.
• Knowledge of computers and electronic software applications.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to read, write and speak English. (Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. certificate
• Current US Airframe and Powerplant mechanics certificate meeting the requirements of, but not limited to, FAR Part 65.83.
• Prior FAR Part 135.411(a)(2) aircraft maintenance experience.
• Possession of an adequate set of aircraft mechanic's hand tools.
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability to pass DOT background check and drug screening.
• Must be able to work as a part of a team in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with little to no guidance.
• Must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be computer proficient (MS Office, Aviation Maintenance Software (Corridor).

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• FAR Part 145 aircraft maintenance in a hangar and ramp environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Good vision and depth perception.
• Availability during nights, weekends, & holidays as needed

Travel:

• Minimal travel is required

Required Education/Experience:

• Three (5) years proven experience in a similar position
• Previous Lead position or similar held
• High School diploma or GED
• Has no certificate action since the date of the interview
• Has no misdemeanors or felonies since the interview date

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and understand technical procedures and governmental regulations, sometimes quickly and under stressful or emergency situations.
• Able to effectively present information to and respond to questions from management, dispatch, crew, air traffic control, and the general public.
• Able to speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Capable of interpreting a variety of multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to remain calm, think and react quickly in all types of emergency situations.

DECISION MAKING & IMPACT OF ERRORS

• Makes decisions to support strategic direction.
• Decisions tend to be medium range and of medium significance with moderate consequences, but may in unusual situations be significant and have safety-of-flight consequences.
• Decisions could require additional expenditure of resources if not sound and may impact safety.
• Able to process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations.
• Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.

Direct Reports:

• This role has no direct reports.

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.