Oil Spill Response 737 Maintenance Lead

Job Location:

Moses Lake, WA

Job Purpose:

The OSR 737 Team Lead role exists to support the Public Health & Safety department by providing leadership to quality mechanics performing maintenance, and repairs on assigned aircraft.

Duties:                                                                  

• Ensure maintenance on assigned aircraft is performed to specifications as scheduled
• Ensure the safety and serviceability of all Aerospace Ground Support Equipment
• Ensure all mechanics have clear understanding of the project they are working on and remain on task
• Ensure maintenance is performed in accordance with the Boeing 737 Maintenance Manual
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals and FAA/manufacturer publications and directives to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
• Schedule maintenance on assigned aircraft or ground support equipment
• Understand and apply FAA regulations and standards
• Report aircraft status to Maintenance Operations Manager regularly
• Troubleshoot and replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
• Read and interpret pilots’ discrepancies to diagnose cause
• Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools.
• Complete required paperwork to comply with Federal Regulations and Company procedures
• Maintain parts inventory and ensure necessary parts are ordered as needed
• Communicate critical information to company headquarters, establish relationship with other service providers at each location the plane is stationed
• Act as customer service representative with tasks as requested by management/pilots, assist pilots with aircraft servicing pre/post flight
• Responsible for completing expense reports in a timely manner < 14 days
• Other duties as required

Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• FAA A&P certificate required
• Relocation to Moses Lake, WA required
• Ability to lead a group of mechanics to complete projects in a given timeframe or work with the local MRO
• Ability to multi task well in a fast pace work environment
• Avionics/Electrical knowledge required
• Valid US Passport
• Minimum of 5 years aircraft experience of Boeing 737 or like series aircraft experience required
• Ability to travel away from home location for 30 days based on customer needs (longer if needed)
• Good teamwork, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Computer skills including email and submission of detailed maintenance and flight information
• Strong customer service skills
• Highly resourceful
• Must provide own tools (tool list to be provided)
• Ability to:
• Crawl in and out of tight spaces
• Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 30 feet for extended periods of time
• Lift, balance and carry 75 lbs.
• Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions
• Work in austere conditions