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SUMMARY

AAR is seeking a qualified aircraft maintenance lead. The ideal candidate is an experienced A&P maintenance professional and/or veteran who has their FAA Airframe certification along with 3 years of aviation maintenance and 1 years of leadership experience.

WORK LOCATION: Onsite at AAR (at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, OK.)

SCHEDULE (Full-Time/non-exempt and variable, 40 – 50-hour workweek)

Supervisor determines shift/days required, but we can discuss in interview process. Typically, more flexible candidates will be preferred.

·         1st Shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm or 5:30am to 4:00pm

·         2nd Shift: 3:30pm to 12:00am or 3:30pm to 2:00am

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•        Establish work priorities and supervise the work of up to 15 mechanics.
•        Ensure work performed adheres to high quality standards
•        Able to use FAA approved data (i.e. IPC, AMM, OHM, SRM, A.Ds, S.Bs) proficiently
•        Able to perform heavy maintenance tasks without supervision
•        Ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards
• Maintain records in compliance with FAA and company requirements
• Monitor and accurately complete all aircraft paperwork to ensure safety and timely delivery of aircraft
• Read and follow technical publications, schematics, and/or mechanical drawings
• Use a PC, iPad and basic computer applications and programs
• Adherence to work schedule, punctuality, and self-motivation
• Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Utilizing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies
• Managing Relationships: Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communications, and strengthen relationships.  
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture).
• Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers).
• Safety Focus: Identifying and improving conditions that affect our own and others safety; upholding safety standards.
• Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed.
• Valuing Differences: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations or backgrounds 

PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 3 years aviation maintenance experience
• FAA Airframe certification
• Knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR
• Proven leadership abilities, such as taking personal responsibility, superb attendance, completing work in a timely manner, and performing tasks accurately.
• Takes initiative, such as, plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions. Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Time management skills, such as, the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, a problem-solver, and effectively dealing with tight deadlines and work pressure/stress.
• Fluent in English (speech, reading, writing)

 PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 1 years of proven leadership experience
• Powerplant license (A&P)
• Valid Driver’s License

BENEFITS

•          Competitive Compensation (bi-weekly)
•          Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
•          Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
•          Disability and Life Insurance
•          401(k) with match
•          Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Floating Holiday
•          Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10K annually)
•          Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•          Free 24/7 on-site gym

TRAINING

•        In-Person, Computer Based Training, and On-the-Job training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Constantly: Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions.
• ·     Frequently: Lifting ≤40 lbs., push/pull <20 lbs., climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling for extended periods, working in confined spaces. Working above chest-level, overhead, and away from body for extended periods. Bending, twisting of torso, twisting and/or pressure with wrist/hands, fine finger usage, moderate vibrations up to 2 hrs. to high vibrations up to 30 mins. Vision with/without correction; near <20”, far >20’, and basic depth perception (shapes). Working at elevated heights ≥4’, working on ladders, scaffolding, uneven surfaces, and energized parts.
•       Occasionally: Lifting and/or carry ≤50 lbs., sitting, basic color vision, operation of motorized or electrical equipment, push/pull <50 lbs., work in wet conditions.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Employment will be contingent on clearing a DOT drug screen, physical, background check, 3-year employment verification, 2-year DOT verification, and education verification. These screening requirements must clear prior to the start date.
• Candidate must possess U.S. work authorization and pass E-Verify within 3 business days of start date.
• Must qualify for a Will Rogers World Airport badge within 30 days from start date.

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