Lead A&P Mechanic in Newport News, Virginia at Aery Aviation LLC

About Aery Aviation LLC

Aery Aviation, LLC is an aviation services organization whose focus is on the engineering, certification, and production associated with aircraft modifications. Our team has significant experience spanning everything from single engine ISR aircraft for government utilization to widebody VVIP interior completions. From design to delivery, Aery provides turnkey, bespoke solutions for our clientele.

About the role

Aery Aviation, LLC is a full-service provider of airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions. We conduct full life cycle support – including air and ground ISR processing and integration and providing a 'tip-to-tail' solution for government agencies.

Aery Aviation, LLC has career openings for Lead A&P Technician/Mechanics, rotating CONUS/OCONUS. The job of the Lead A&P Technician/Mechanic is to supervise aircraft maintenance as a working member of the team, while maintaining aircraft in accordance with OEM specifications and FAA regulations. The diversity of working conditions range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. Incumbents may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards exist. The Lead A&P Technician/ Mechanic reports directly to the Fleet Manager or Director of Maintenance.

Who We Are Looking For

• High School diploma and 5+ years experience
• Current FAA A&P certificate is required
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have a current civilian driver's license
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must have a basic understanding of integrated avionics
• Must have working knowledge of aircraft safety directives
• Must be able to work shifts as assigned and travel as required to support operations
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years lead aircraft mechanic experience on King Air series aircraft
• Experience using common or special hand tools and test equipment as required for aircraft maintenance
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards during flight line operations
• Must be able to work in the assigned work/living environment, work shift as assigned, 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support mission requirements
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications with the ability to read and interpret basic schematic diagrams, drawings, and charts
• Must be in good physical condition, and capable of completing and passing a physical exam and CONUS
• Replacement Center (CRC) course prior to deployment OCONUS
• Must have proficient computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as maintenance database and tracking software
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim DOD SECRET security clearance

What You Will Be Doing

• Supervise A&P Mechanics
• Participate in teleconferences as needed
• Perform performance evaluations on A&P Mechanics
• Update maintenance tracking software/databases
• Submit daily, weekly or monthly reports as required
• Perform corrosion inspections and related treatment
• Work hours may be adjusted for operational requirements
• Conduct daily/turnaround inspections on assigned aircraft
• Perform shipping, receiving and issuing of aircraft material
• Maintain FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms
• Ability to troubleshoot systems to provide an effective solution
• Structural repairs and component in-house repair/back shop programs
• Washing/cleaning, servicing aircraft fuel/oil/hydraulic/oxygen/nitrogen systems
• Turbine engine, propeller, airframe and flight control/landing gear or engine rigging
• Act as the Point of Contact (POC) for all site aircraft and GSE maintenance activities
• Track and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, repair and inspections on all aircraft systems

You Must Have

• Active DOD SECRET security clearance
• Inspection Authorization (IA) is desired
• Rockwell/Collins Proline 21 experience is a plus
• Garmin G1000 experience is a plus
• Recent Beechcraft King Air experience on civilian and/or military platforms including Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop experience is highly desired

Aery Aviation job descriptions are meant as summarizations only. They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position.

If this opportunity excites you, come join our team! For Aery Aviation, the question isn’t: “Can we?” When others are limited in the common approach, Aery Aviation jumps into higher gear asking, “How can we do this?” and then proceeds into problem-solving for customers. This is what customers appreciate most about Aery Aviation - avid tenacity. It’s not cookie cutter production that Aery Aviation is cultivating; it is projects that inspire the Aery Aviation work-family to come together and brainstorm, excited to come to work every day because there is always something inventive and interesting to work on.

Our Benefits:
We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Learn more about Aery Aviation, LLC at www.aeryaviation.com.

Aery Aviation, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aery Aviation, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.