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.

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 Employe

• 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.