Conquest Lead A&P Mechanic

at Yingling Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Direct and plan the work of mechanics by coordinating with Service Manager/Director of Maintenance.
2. Assist other team members in performing all repairs, replacements, etc. on all aircraft systems,airframes, or engines in a safe and expeditious manner and within FAA, and or manufacturer’s specifications.
3. In conjunction with Assistant Service Manager and Director, help ensure that work is of high quality and  report faulty equipment, or repairs that are unsafe or potential problems to customer’s  aircraft; report errors, and do repair as needed.
4. Be very familiar with all technical publications (maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, etc.) concerning aircraft maintained at this facility.
5. Work and communicate closely with other shop and office personnel to assure smooth transition of all customer aircraft.
6. Be very familiar and proficient with all shop test and maintenance gear.
7. Help ensure that all employees are observing safety procedures.
8. Maintain a professional demeanor towards all customers, be courteous, informative and sincere; maintain a professional appearance for customer interface. 
9. Participate willingly in customer interface with a professional attitude as required on a regular basis.
10. Prepare aircraft and paperwork for the final inspection to be completed by the quality department. 
11. Ensure work orders are ready to close when the aircraft work is complete:  resolution, sign-offs, etc.
12. Maintain a clean and neat work area; enlist the help of team members as needed.
13. Ensure removed interiors are neatly stored on carts, and placed in storage in the interior storage room if possible; protect leather and fabric from dirt and damage.
14. Be cognizant of ALL team aircraft and be able to summarize status at all times.
15. Ensure shop equipment stored is in its place at end of shift; turn fans off (including built-in wall), turn backshop lights off and close backshop doors.
16. Own and maintain basic hand tools and test equipment to perform assigned tasks.
17. Provide backup to line personnel when they are moving aircraft in and out of the hangers.
18. Other activities and projects as approved by the Director of Maintenance, Service Manager or the President.
19. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.