Lead Aircraft Mechanic-US Navy C-12, Futenma, Japan

Requirements

• Inspect and certify aircraft at specific intervals as required by OEM and FAA
• Troubleshoot system malfunctions, perform necessary corrective actions
• Document maintenance of aircraft on appropriate forms
• Removes and replaces defective components
• Complies with Service Bulletins, Instructions and Airworthiness Directives as directed
• Performs and documents all Ground Support Equipment maintenance
• Maintains aircraft logbooks and historical data as required
• Maintains all Hazard Material lockers for cleanness, up to date inventory and out-of-date items
• Maintains site tool calibration program
• Complies with safety, foreign object damage and tool control program requirements
• Washes, waxes, cleans and maintains exterior and interior of aircraft
• Serves as a point of contact with the Quality Assurance Representative
• Advises management of problems that may delay scheduled delivery of aircraft to customer
• Ensures materials issued for assigned tasks are the correct items with proper documentation to repair the problem
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees as required
• Supervises and inspects maintenance performed by FAA certified and non-certified personnel
• Services oxygen, nitrogen, tires, oil and hydraulic systems
• Inspects for and treats corrosion on aircraft and Ground Support Equipment as required
• Assists with monitoring maintenance of aircraft fleet
• Provides technical support to the customer concerning the fleet
• Assigns mechanics to specific aircraft on a daily basis
• Communicates with customers regarding aircraft status
• Provides guidance to subordinate employees and peers when appropriate, collaborating and cooperating with other members of the management team
• Implements the performance appraisal system for employees under incumbent’s supervision
• Approves or disapproves subordinate employees’ performance and recommends action of corrective procedures
• Implements in-service training programs to communicate current information and procedures to employees under incumbent’s supervision and evaluates training programs to determine their effectiveness in improving staff performance
• Recommends and maintains uniform procedures and standards of operation for the Department
• Evaluates the efficiency of operations within the Department and recommends appropriate changes
• Assists with recruitment, selection, discipline, and training of personnel