Aircraft Mechanic Lead III, Rotary Wing - DEA - Fort Worth, TX

The Aircraft Mechanic Lead assigned to this position is a working lead responsible to the Director of Maintenance for performing duties as assigned. Frequently exercises independent judgment and possesses abilities sufficient to supervise a crew of aircraft mechanics. Work is performed under minimum supervision, and the employee consults with the supervisor only for the initial job assignment and where departures from standard practices are involved. This position is qualified for separate supplemental compensation based on the employee’s endorsements and/or certifications.

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. The examples of work listed are not all-inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization. 

• Performs and leads a team of mechanics performing scheduled & unscheduled maintenance on Bell 407/412 helicopters, MD Helicopters 369 series, and Airbus Helicopters AS350 series aircraft.
• Directs movement of aircraft for launch & recovery events at the Aircraft Operations Center (AOC).
• Adjusts, aligns, and calibrates aircraft components. Performs functional checks of fuel, hydraulics, engines, avionics, and electro-environmental systems.
• Prepares and maintains aircraft maintenance records and historical documents
• Monitors/reviews deficiency reports for adverse trends
• Uses applicable OEM manuals when performing aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting
• Performs in-progress and follow-up inspections to ensure the quality of work
• Researches, orders, and receives aircraft parts.
• Prepares parts for turn-in to the supply system. Initiates material reports as required
• Maintains hand tools and special tools in safe and serviceable condition
• Adheres to company tool accountability procedures
• Reports unserviceable tools and equipment to the appropriate supervisor
• Annotates equipment/tool inspection and condition documents
• Checks serviceability, maintains and operates powered and non-powered support equipment
• Complies with established policies, and procedures, set by the company
• Complies with all safety, bioenvironmental, security, and housekeeping standards
• Operates special purpose and regular vehicles as required
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times
• Assists in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components and determining the reparability and serviceability of these assets
• Monitors bench stock items and assists with and/or performs inventory inspections
• Maintains supply discipline in the work center at all times
• Actively participates in the Safety Program
• Ensures HAZMAT processes are followed
• Performs aircraft movements and FOD prevention walks on the flight line
• Services aircraft with fuel, oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, air, oxygen, and nitrogen
• Performs aircraft corrosion control procedures including washing, wiping down, polishing, and vacuum
• Performs basic post-flight and periodic/phase aircraft inspections
• Operate and maintain GSE, flight line vehicles, and other support equipment as required
• Discusses discrepancies with aircrews to obtain adequate troubleshooting information and data
• Records maintenance actions on aircraft, engine, and component records, forms, tags, and other applicable documents according to FAA requirements as referenced in 14 CFR Part 43, 65, 91 & 145.
• Performs preventive maintenance and servicing for assigned Ground Support Equipment
• Performs related duties as required which may include flying on maintenance functional check flights
• Able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours and travel as required to support mission requirements

The 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 (SMEs) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position. If a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job but 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