Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician
PSA Airlines
- Charlotte, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
- A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
- 401(k) with company match
- American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
- A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
- Premium dental coverage
- Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
- Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
- Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
- Family planning and fertility treatment
- LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional
- Plans, directs, layouts and coordinates the activities of the assigned Maintenance Department so as to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency. The Lead Technician is a working member of the maintenance group and is directly responsible to the Supervisor of Maintenance
- The Lead Technician will not be required to lead or direct more than 18 employees.
- Trains and assists subordinates in proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
- Maintains the work areas, building, ground support equipment and materials that are utilized for aircraft maintenance in safe, clean and operable condition.
- Makes certain that the responsible mechanic properly executes all necessary work records.
- Properly coordinates between assigned maintenance personnel and the Inspection Department.
- Delegates the duties of the Lead technician. However, such delegation does not relieve the Lead technician of the overall responsibilities.
- Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and company.
- In absence, the Supervisor of Maintenance will handle the delegation of duty.
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification.
- One year of experience on turbine powered aircraft with at least a maximum gross takeoff weight (MGTOW) of 12,500 lbs or greater.
- Qualified by FAR- 65.83.
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes and ability to utilize applicable Manuals (GMM, AMM, FIM, Wiring diagrams etc.).
- Run Taxi/Qualified (within 120 days) including AMA, if applicable.
- Competent in the use of required calibrated test equipment.
- In good company standing (STEP 1 violations considered).
- PSA Indoctrination training and General Familiarization (training qualifications accepted)
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Airworthiness Release Qualified within 90 days
- Must possess or have ability to obtain a U.S. Passport or equivalent within 90 days of starting position.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
- Must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the US.
- Driven
- Time and performance management
- Organization
- Communication
- Multi-tasking
- Coaching & Development
- Driving Excellence
- Facilitating Change
- Strategic Thinking