Aircraft Maintenance Lead Technician Job at Red Wing Aviation

Red Wing Aviation Bay City, WI 54723

Job Profile:
Red Wing Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Lead Technician to join our team in Bay City, WI. As an Aircraft Maintenance Lead Technician for RWA you will work as a member of a team accomplishing many different aspects of aircraft maintenance. The Lead Technician is responsible for the day-to-day activities on the hangar floor. The Lead Technician will interface with Chief Inspector and or the Repair Station Manager to receive priorities for work being conducted by the Repair Station.

This position reports to the Repair Station Accountable Manager. This is a Full-time position, and hours of work are 7am to 5:30pm Sunday thru Wednesday. This Position is located at RWA headquarters in Bay City, WI. Employee status in this position is hourly position.


Aircraft Maintenance Lead Responsibilities:
  • Review work orders throughout the day for each aircraft in check
  • Manage drop in & phase maintenance aircraft to meet Return to Service deadlines
  • Review maintenance turnovers from the previous shift
  • Account for all shop tooling and supplies at the end of each shift
  • Follow, comply, and enforce all safety rules and regulations
  • Utilize knowledge of FARs to ensure the airworthiness of aircraft
  • Manage the day-to-day maintenance function of hangar maintenance to meet return to service deadlines
  • Communicate maintenance task goals for the day to the team
  • Communicate regularly with the Repair Station Manager regarding work scope updates.
  • Work with technicians to develop or enhance their job knowledge and provide on the job training
  • Ensure all material, parts, equipment, and tooling needs are on order, tracking, or available
Escalate any needs in this regard to the Repair Station Manager
  • Perform troubleshooting tasks as necessary
  • Execution and completion of repair station maintenance schedules
  • Assist Management Staff with Maintainer’s Annual Reviews
  • Assist Management Staff upholding company doctrine

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position is responsible for managing maintenance employees. This position is involved in the hiring/termination and annual process for maintenance employees.

Qualifications:
  • A current/valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate (A&P Certificate)
  • Knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems, functions, and interactions, including aircraft accessories, components and other hardware
  • Thorough working knowledge of all current FAA regulations
  • Thorough working knowledge of all ATA codes
  • Formal or OJT Training on Citation and Mooney aircraft preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
A complete set of required tools and roll-around toolbox
Completion of employment drug screening, background check and inclusion in FAA random drug program


Benefit Overview:
  • Salary and medical, dental, vision plans are available first day of employment
  • 401k program – dollar for dollar match annually to $8,000/$11,000 – No Vesting period
  • Career progression – upgrade and flow through to Red Wing partners/sister organizations
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program




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