Lead A&P Technician - (NetJets 2)

**POSITION SUMMARY** The Lead A&P Technician is responsible to the Manager, Maintenance Operations for the overall utilization of his area, to include the supervision of production personnel. **JOB RESPONSIBLITIES** - To ensure safe work practices are followed. - To plan, direct and coordinate the activities of his areas so as to minimize delays, and increase production and efficiency. - To provide training, and to assist subordinates in the proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty. - To make available to personnel the necessary overhaul manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directive and other required technical data. - The maintaining of all equipment and tools in a serviceable and working condition. - For ascertaining that all necessary work records are properly executed by the responsible person. - The proper handling of all parts while in repair process. - The preservation of all units or parts during process through the facility and after work is completed. - The initiation of requisitions for stock and materials as required. - The Lead Technician will be properly certificated in accordance with FAR Part 65. - In his absence, all duties of the Lead Technician may be delegated by him to any qualified personnel as necessary. However, such delegation does not relieve him of the overall responsibilities. **General Duties:** - Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls, etc. - Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies. - Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary. - Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions. - Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances. - Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer. - Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations. - Submits completed /in-progress work to Quality Assurance for final / in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness. - Provides Supervisor with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested. - Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities. **ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** **Education:** - HS Diploma or GED required - An Associate Degree or Technical Certification is most common at this level and may be - FAA required within certain Technical Areas. - Journeyman Technician Role requiring Intermediate Skills to perform most of the standard tasks within the technical area assigned to. - A & P License - Airframe and Power plant certificates required - FCC General Operator's License a plus **Experience:** - Master Technician Role requiring Expert skills to perform all standard and emerging tasks within the Technical Area assigned to. - Generally at least 8 years of experience or greater in area of responsibility in aircraft maintenance activities or substantiated equivalent experience. - Recent depot level aircraft maintenance and repair experience is required, (repair of mechanical systems, components, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, rigging etc.); proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer’s technical data or work package instructions; experience using power or pneumatic hand tools. - Desired: Prior experience in executive jet repair facility and prefer Embraer 145 and or Legacy experience. - 5 -7 years supervisory/management position with heavy maintenance or MRO. **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** - Assignments require Advanced Knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their Technical area as well as a strong understanding of External Regulations and Functional Work Standards that affect Technical Requirements and Outputs. - Role takes leadership for applying new processes and skills to improve the Technician Function Status Quo. - Ability to work quickly and efficiently. - Ability to work in a safe and professional manner. - Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures. - Able to work at a rapid pace while ensuring quality work. - Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components. - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance. - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. - Skilled with repairing, troubleshooting, installing and equipment maintenance. **Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements** - Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations. - As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator. - Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required - Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations **GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES** - Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures. - Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities. - Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures. - Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information. - Satisfies work schedule requirements. - The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned. *Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer*