Lead VIP Interiors Mechanic

 

 

Summary

The Lead VIP Interiors Mechanic works under minimal supervision to safely perform aircraft removals, installation, and/or fabrication of aircraft interiors (which may include galleys, closets, lavatories, side ledges, bulkheads, doors, seats, and panels). 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the aircraft removals, installation, and/or fabrication of aircraft interiors, maintenance, preventative maintenance, alteration of, or approve and return to service of any aircraft, or part thereof, only for which that Lead is rated and has satisfactorily performed the work concerned at an earlier date. 
• Oversees and co-signs for uncertified mechanics in accordance with the GTI RSM procedures.
• Facilitates On-the-Job Training (OJT) to provide learning opportunities through work assignment and mentoring.
• Ensures all tasks are promptly completed in compliance with federal regulations, customer guidelines and company policies. 
• Uses technical data to order parts and ensure material is effective for aircraft being installed on.
• Recognizes unsafe conditions and takes immediate corrective action.
• Conducts crew meetings to ensure communication regarding work, safety, and quality. 
• Communicates effectively with other personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise. 
• Helps with general clean-up of work area. 
• Responsible for accurately clocking to jobs. 
• Regular and prompt attendance. 
• Effective and appropriate conduct with co-workers. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

 

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

High School education or equivalent.  Minimum of three (3) years’ recent applicable installation, fabrication, or related experience.   Applicable Repairman, Airframe, or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification required. Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate in English (read, write, and verbally communicate).
• Mathematical knowledge and ability to apply towards problem solving.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Works under minimal supervision. 
• Ability to work overtime,