Lead Aircraft Technician

Description

JOB SUMMARY

• Lead a team in performance of aircraft modifications, maintenance, and inspections. The Lead will assist in the creation of aircraft installation Kits at the production facility in Ogden, UT. Candidates must be located in Ogden, UT or willing to relocate to Ogden, UT and be expected travel to Oklahoma City, OK regularly. This position will be eligible for per-diem, per GSA Government Standards while traveling. Traveling will be considered outside of Utah. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess the technical experience to supervise subordinate technicians and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations for the airframe being supported. 
• Capable of performing, supervising, and inspecting the duties of all team members. 
• A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, and electronic systems of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to avionics, flight controls, and mechanical components determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Worker applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, routing drawings or manufactures' manuals.
• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft electrical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components; a thorough knowledge of aircraft avionics systems; sheet metal/structural modification and repair; and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. 
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as electrical, avionics and weapons test equipment, torque wrenches, multi-meters, aerospace ground equipment is required. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/avionics, and electrical engineers, as well as customers
• Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• Responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts. 
• Worker will be expected to keep training records for the install team and work with the Unit to schedule trainings. 
• This worker will be responsible for communicating with the install team, the base maintenance unit, and the program management. 

WHY WORK FOR GMRE? 

GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed. 

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ total and two (2) years recent (within 4 years of task order PoP start) experience in aircraft maintenance support within two (2) years on large aircraft (preferably E-3) as an aircraft mechanic in Avionics, Electrical or General maintenance specialties. 
• Previous supervisory experience in aircraft maintenance, or modification fields.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation. 
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff. 
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.  
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Regular travel - You will be expected to travel regularly between Ogden, UT and Oklahoma City, OK as well as possible travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.