Responsible for planning and leading the work of aircraft mechanics; responsible for assuring the airworthiness of aircraft serviced by the Aero Star Aviation and for compliance with applicable federal regulations and guidelines; performs necessary repairs and scheduled preventive maintenance on aircraft; does related work as required. Responsible for providing a safe, reliable, on-time, airworthy aircraft in support of Aero Star customer requirements.
- Ensures all work is accomplished in accordance with companies RSQCM, manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, and FAA regulations.
- Provide leadership for team members by establishing, assigning, prioritizing, and tracking maintenance goals, objectives, and standards; assists team members with coordination of personnel and equipment task assignments to ensure goals and objectives are met.
- Upon arrival of aircraft, makes sure that it is properly placed in the hangar, properly protected, and an incoming inspection of the aircraft is performed.
- Maintains and services aircraft. Analyzes a variety of technical problems associated with aircraft maintenance, determines causes and methods of repair. Interprets technical manuals, blueprints, schematic diagrams, written and verbal information.
- Create and manage performance improvement plans for maintenance personnel. As well as assign work that needs to be accomplished effectively and efficiently.
- Tests operation and repairs/adjusts, as required: engines, engine controls and accessories, propellers and controls, landing gear, hydraulic systems and servicing, flight controls and adjusts rigging as required.
- Checks and repairs fuel, oil, oxygen, heating, cooling and pressurization systems.
- Provide on the job training instructions and information on job procedures, safety and good work practices.
- Keep the Maintenance Director advised of problems that could result in work delays.
- Take necessary action to ensure that maintenance personnel in his or her group are qualified to accomplish the duties assigned to them.
- Efficiently utilize manpower, making possible adjustments in methods and perfection of procedures to provide continuous improvement in efficiency and increase of production.
- Endeavor to increase his or her own knowledge by studying of technical material and study guides provided for that purpose.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable federal regulations and guidelines
- Travels on road trips as required and is able to work unsupervised and handle any technical problem that may occur.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
