Lead Aircraft Mechanic - Air Force C-12 Program - Budapest, Hungary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING DUTIES.  ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY BE IDENTIFIED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND LISTED AS SUCH IN THE INCUMBENT'S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL ELEMENTS.  VARIOUS TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED UNDER EACH ESSENTIAL FUNCTION.  THOSE THAT ARE LISTED UNDER THE EXAMPLES OF WORK ARE NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE; THEY ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND MAY BE AMENDED OR ADDED TO AS NEEDED BY THE ORGANIZATION. 

1. Maintenance of Aircraft
2. Supervision and Administration

EXAMPLES OF WORK 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED IN THIS CLASSIFICATION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING TASKS.  THESE TASKS MAY BE AMENDED OR OTHER TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED AS NECESSARY.

• Inspects and certifies aircraft at specific intervals as required by OEM and FAA.

• Troubleshoots system malfunctions, and perform necessary corrective actions.
• Documents maintenance of aircraft on appropriate forms.
• Removes and replaces defective components.
• Complies with Service Bulletins, Instructions, and Airworthiness Directives as directed.

• Performs maintenance on Ground Support equipment.

• Performs preflight/post-flight turnaround inspections and servicing when required.
• Maintains aircraft logbooks and historical data as required.
• Complies with safety, foreign object damage, and tool control program requirements.
• Washes, waxes, cleans and maintains the exterior and interior of aircraft.
• Serves as a point of contact with the Quality Assurance Representative.
• Advises management of problems that may delay the scheduled delivery of aircraft to the customer.
• Ensures materials issued for assigned tasks are the correct items to repair the problem.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees as required.
• Supervises and inspects maintenance performed by FAA-certified and non-certified personnel.
• Services oxygen, nitrogen, tires, oil, and hydraulic systems.

• Performs Corrosion Control checks when required.
• Assists with monitoring maintenance of aircraft fleet.
• Provides technical support to the customer concerning the fleet.
• Assigns mechanics to specific aircraft daily.
• Communicates with customers regarding aircraft status.
• Provides guidance to subordinate employees and peers when appropriate, collaborating, and cooperating with other management team members.
• Implements the performance appraisal system for employees under the incumbent’s supervision.
• Approves or disapproves subordinate employees' performance and recommends action of corrective procedures.
• Implement in-service training programs to communicate current information and procedures to employees under the incumbent’s supervision and evaluates training programs to determine their effectiveness in improving staff performance.
• Recommends and maintains uniform procedures and standards of operation for the Department.
• Evaluates the efficiency of operations within the Department and recommend appropriate changes.
• Assists with personnel recruitment, selection, discipline, and training.

• Greets visitors.

• Exhibits positive courteous behavior with customers businesses and coworkers.

• Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.       

• Follows all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company and regulatory bodies.
• This job does have supervisory responsibilities. 

INCUMBENT PERFORMS OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED AND REQUIRED; ANY DUTIES/TASKS INCLUDED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ELEMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THAT EMPLOYEE'S POSITION WITHIN THE JOB CLASSIFICATION.  

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

The following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts (SME) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based on job analysis information supplied by these SME'S.  However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Director of Human Resources in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essentia