Title: Aircraft A&P Lead

Location: United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City

Job Number: 16425

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SUMMARY

AAR is seeking a qualified aircraft maintenance lead. The ideal candidate is an experienced A&P maintenance professional and/or veteran who has their FAA Airframe certification along with 3 years of aviation maintenance and 1 years of leadership experience.

WORK LOCATION: Onsite at AAR (at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, OK.)

SCHEDULE (Full-Time/non-exempt and variable, 40 – 50-hour workweek)

Supervisor determines shift/days required, but we can discuss in interview process. Typically, more flexible candidates will be preferred.

· 1st Shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm or 5:30am to 4:00pm

· 2nd Shift: 3:30pm to 12:00am or 3:30pm to 2:00am

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish work priorities and supervise the work of up to 15 mechanics.

• Ensure work performed adheres to high quality standards

• Able to use FAA approved data (i.e. IPC, AMM, OHM, SRM, A.Ds, S.Bs) proficiently

• Able to perform heavy maintenance tasks without supervision

• Ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards

• Maintain records in compliance with FAA and company requirements

• Monitor and accurately complete all aircraft paperwork to ensure safety and timely delivery of aircraft

• Read and follow technical publications, schematics, and/or mechanical drawings

• Use a PC, iPad and basic computer applications and programs

• Adherence to work schedule, punctuality, and self-motivation

• Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Utilizing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies

• Managing Relationships:Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communications, and strengthen relationships.

• Adaptability:Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture).

• Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers).

• Safety Focus:Identifying and improving conditions that affect our own and others' safety; upholding safety standards.

• Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed.

• Valuing Differences: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations or backgrounds

Qualifications:

PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

• 3 years aviation maintenance experience

• FAA Airframe certification

• Knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR

• Proven leadership abilities, such as taking personal responsibility, superb attendance, completing work in a timely manner, and performing tasks accurately.

• Takes initiative, such as, plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions. Strong judgment and decision-making skills.

• Time management skills, such as, the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, a problem-solver, and effectively dealing with tight deadlines and work pressure/stress.

• Fluent in English (speech, reading, writing)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 1 years of proven leadership experience

• Powerplant license (A&P)

• Valid Driver’s License

BENEFITS

• Competitive Compensation (bi-weekly)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Disability and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with match

• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Floating Holiday

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10K annually)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Free 24/7 on-site gym

TRAINING

• In-Person, Computer Based Training, and On-the-Job training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Constantly: Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions.

• · Frequently: Lifting ≤40 lbs., push/pull <20 lbs., climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling for extended periods, working in confined spaces. Working above chest-level, overhead, and away from body for extended periods. Bending, twisting of torso, twisting and/or pressure with wrist/hands, fine finger usage, moderate vibrations up to 2 hrs. to high vibrations up to 30 mins. Vision with/without correction; near <20”, far >20’, and basic depth perception (shapes). Working at elevated heights ≥4’, working on ladders, scaffolding, uneven surfaces, and energized parts.

• Occasionally: Lifting and/or carry ≤50 lbs., sitting, basic color vision, operation of motorized or electrical equipment, push/pull <50 lbs., work in wet conditions.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Employment will be contingent on clearing a DOT drug screen, physical, background check, 3-year employment verification, 2-year DOT verification, and education verification. These screening requirements must clear prior to the start date.

• Candidate must possess U.S. work authorization and pass E-Verify within 3 business days of start date.

• Must qualify for a Will Rogers World Airport badge within 30 days from start date.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.