- Lead and mentor a team of mechanics, ensuring they adhere to company policies, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Ensure all maintenance work is carried out to the highest quality standards, meeting both company and regulatory requirements.
- Perform on-site scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot aircraft systems and components to identify and rectify issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive hardcopy and digital records of all maintenance and repair activities in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage and track aircraft maintenance inventory, ensuring that the necessary parts and material are available when needed.
- Assign and allocate staff based on tasks daily, weekly. Follow up and track progress of tasks.
- Determine if any alterations to the plan and schedule are necessary to ensure that tasks are completed within budget.
- Ensure tasks are signed off and completed within the agreed timeframe.
- Assist with training and development coordination.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Manager.
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- Must hold a current valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) with no history of infractions.
- Minimum of five years of aircraft maintenance experience on complex jet powered aircraft with military, airline, or certificated repair station background. Gulfstream experience helpful. Minimum of five years experience having direct involvement with FAR 135 and/or 145 policies and procedures.
- Ability to work with little supervision to troubleshoot and repair systems on aircraft airframe and engine(s), including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic.
- Must be able to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Must live in close proximity to Allentown, PA and/or Hazleton, PA.
- Able to pass background check/drug & alcohol test.
- Must be able to work any shift, days, nights, and weekends.
- Highly proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
· Ability to frequently lift-up to 10 lbs., occasionally lift-up to 25 lbs., and to rarely lift-up to 50 lbs.
· Ability to reach, bend, twist and squat in order to perform duties of the job.
· Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time while performing job functions.
· Ability to perform repetitive movements for data entry.
· Ability to work on a computer throughout the day.
**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- GPS/Autopilot Installation: 5 years (Preferred)
- Management: 5 years (Preferred)
- Avionics: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Airframe & Powerplant License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hazle Township, PA 18202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person