Ensure all records and documentations are maintained, inspection requirements are scheduled and coordinated through the appropriate maintenance activities.
Prepare specialized plans for supporting aircraft maintenance.
Lead and coordinate the activities of small groups of mechanics under the direction of the Site Manager and the Director / Manager of Maintenance.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Review all maintenance records for delayed discrepancies or updates to ensure it meets the aircraft mission needs in a timely manner.
- Provide daily assignments to mechanics to support daily flying schedule.
Works with production and quality managers to ensure established procedures are followed.
- Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all DoS, OSHA, and company safety regulations.
- Ensure AWIS / TRAX is updated correctly, work card and packs are closed.
- Communicate with management on any problems within the work area.
- Plan, support and attend weekly and monthly Operations scheduling meetings.
- Provide daily aircraft and personnel status to senior management.
- Ensure component records are updated and AOG demands are followed up.
- Ensure cannibalization for component/parts are updated in AWIS / TRAX and paperwork is completed.
- Ensure all aircraft/component life limited parts are maintained.
- Manage critical flight safety program (heavy check / service life extension).
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and applicable laws.
- Position requires a U.S. Department of State Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**EDUCATION**
REQUIRED:
- B.A./B.S.
degree from a four-year college or university in a related field and/or combination of education and related experience.
- Current FAA issued mechanic certificate with both Airframe and Power Plant ratings.
PREFERRED:
- Department of State or Department of Defense aircraft maintenance experience.
**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
- Minimum eight (8) years maintenance experience as an aircraft mechanic.
- Knowledgeable of Army manual 95-1, DA /DOS PAM 738-750 / 571, Air Force Technical Orders and the certificate holders General Maintenance Manual and the Operations Specifications.
- Minimum three (3) years experience on fleet types relevant to the assigned program.
- Good working knowledge and understanding of applicable Federal Aviation and Department of Defense regulations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint) and scheduling / maintenance management software.
- Experience in working with and supervising a mixed fleet of light and heavy lift rotor-wing or multi-engine turbo-prop fixed wing aircraft.
- Must be capable of multitasking.
- Must be able to read and communicate in English.
- Ability to share knowledge with others for on-the-job training.
PREFERRED:
- Minimum two (2) years lead experience.
- Minimum ten (10) years maintenance experience.
- Minimum five (5) years experience on company fleet types.
- Minimum one (1) military tour.
**Qualifications**
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**CORE COMPETENCIES**:
1.
Focus on Results - Able to plan and organize work to achieve goals; achieves targeted results with mínimal supervision; is accountable for own actions.
2.
Communications - Possess excellent verbal & written communications skills; Provides timely, well organized verbal & written information that is audience appropriate; listens attentively to others and retains/processes information.
3.
Teamwork - Builds alliances, partnerships & collaboration with others including those different from him/her; deals tactfully with others; assumes helps with a variety of team roles.
4.
Strategic Planning & Decision-Making - Develops strategic short & long term plans; arranges priorities, distinguishing urgent, important and unimportant in order to meet goals & deadlines; consults & collaborates with appropriate people.
5.
Initiative & Innovation - Generates new ideas personally & encourage team to do the same; stays up-to-date on technology & approaches to work; provides creative solutions & input when faced with challenges.
6.
Interpersonal Relationships - Builds effective relationships with internal & external customers; ability to work independently and coordinate work with others; resolves conflicts in a professional manner.
7.
Quality & Safety - Adheres to all safety & security policies and regulations; demonstrates quality work that is accurate, thorough & efficient.
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Continuous Improvement - Examines personal & organizational processes, promotes opportunities for improvem