Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Miami, Florida at Amerijet International

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician is responsible for all facets of the preventive maintenance and repair of airplanes to ensure aircraft are airworthy and all technical aspects are documented properly as well as the first point of contact and authority oversight for the AMTs as it pertains to aircraft maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Review any Open/Completed Work Orders from previous shift.Review workload for day/night.Print all Work Packages.WO Post Completion.Audit paperwork for any missing signatures/missed entries.Ensure all defect report entries have been in eMRO.Ensure all PN transactions have been accomplished.Audit ODR for all repetitive inspection requirements.Consistently keeping MCC in the loop of any deferrals applied (for authorization), work cancellation & any other challenges.Requisition parts required that are not available in inventory.Generate picklists for inventory parts and communicate with stockroom.Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma.Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.3 or more years of experience working as an aircraft maintenance technician. Ability to drive tugs, trucks, taxi aircraft, lift trucks, snorkel lift, boom lift and tractor and/or other maintenance vehicles.Familiarity with accessing online aircraft manuals.Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written communication.Ability to frequently crawl, bend, kneel, climb, stoop and work in confined spaces.Ability to work under pressure in a team environment.Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets Amerijet’s insurance standards.Ability to remain alert to moving vehicles, aircraft and situational awareness.Available for travel.Willingness to work in 8-hr or 10-hr shift, covering 24/7.Ability to obtain a SIDA badge.Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Preferably Boeing 767/757/777 qualified with certification and training records.Run-Up Taxi qualified B767 Aircraft.Avionics Experience Preferred.

Performance Standards/Measurements:

Regular attendance and punctualityNeed to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short noticeWell-groomed and able to maintain a professional appearanceMust be an appropriate organizational fit for the Amerijet culture, that is, exhibit the Amerijet valuesPromote Amerijet’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting Amerijet’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standardsIdentify safety concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))Adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures, and risk controlsUpholding Amerijet’s safety performance metric goals and understanding how they relate to their duties and responsibilities.Consistently follows Company policies and procedures (including governmental and safety) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

Equipment:

Computer and other office equipmentObtain tools listed on the Minimum Tool List within thirty (30) days of employmentOperate lift trucks, snorkel lift, boom lift and tractor after attending trainingIssued reflective safety vest, ear protection and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Ability to use handheld two-way radios, headsets and/or phone

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will not have direct reports but will require overseeing shift activities and providing training for new team members.

Language Skills:

The employee must possess good interpersonal and communications skills, be able to effectively work with others, respond to questions from managers and co-workers.

Physical Activities and Requirements of the Position:

The employee is regularly required to stand, frequently required walk, use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Required to work in confined spaces.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; move about the facility.

Must be able to work well under pressure and in extreme climatic conditions.

This position may require limited travel incl. outside of the USA.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Exposed to high levels of noise, dust, vibration and chemical fumes.Able to lift 50 pounds without mechanical assistance.Able to bend, twist, squat and lift. Able to access and work in all areas of the aircraft, including confined areas.Able to climb on ladders and platforms and work at heights up to fifty feet from the ground.Able to work in extreme climatic conditions.

Acknowledgment:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and skills required of an employee in this position. Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. reserves the right to request that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development). Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. also reserves the right to revise this job description.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regards to race, color religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factors under federal, state or local law. Any applicant requiring assistance with our online application process or who needs accommodation for the application process due to a disability, should send an e-mail to ADAapps@amerijet.com.

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