Lead, Line Maintenance Technician
Thales is looking for a Lead Line Maintenance Technician, who will perform line maintenance work, installation work, repair station work, and ground equipment maintenance work on the Thales In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems and other systems authorized and trained to work on.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Act as the Shift Lead for Technicians by directing the crew, prioritizing the shift workload and handling problems in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices in the occupation. Consults with Team leader on unique situations which do not have clear precedents
- Trains, assigns work to and checks work of Team members; conducts same work as Team members on a regular basis.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and systems modifications on all Systems authorized to work on.
- Ensure all airline logbook discrepancies pertaining to all applicable Systems are cleared in a timely manner. Ensures the Team follows established procedures and ensures that logbooks are utilized and signed off appropriately and in a timely manner for all work performed on aircraft.
- Document maintenance performed daily utilizing established procedures and submit a daily report to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
- Provide Customers with support in the ability to carry out and uphold Company policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma required. Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificates or Thales Repairman Certificate required. Lead with Repairman Certificate must obtain Airframe and Powerplant Certificate within 1 year of taking lead position.
- Must meet recent experience requirements in accordance with 14 CFR 65.83. Two (2) years of line maintenance experience. Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally if needed. Valid, unrestricted Passport with the ability to travel in and out of the United States or ability to obtain one. Ability to obtain local airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge and Customs clearance as required.
- Must be well groomed and maintain a professional appearance. Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the position is located. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a record that meets our insurance standards.
- Able to drive and operate aerial lift equipment, tugs, and trucks. Alert to moving vehicles and aircraft. Must pass 7-year background check which includes fingerprinting, pre-employment drug test, and criminal history records check (CHRC). Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
- Strong in avionics, able to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and follow written procedures and instructions. Ability to terminate electrical connectors utilizing proper crimp methods as well as proper soldering methods acceptable in the aviation industry
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions and directions. Ability to summarize and effectively present information to Supervisors and Customers. Ability to work on problems of moderate scope and analyze data/situations. Ability to crawl, bend, kneel, climb, and stoop frequently in confined spaces. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. Will be required to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in Avionics/Electronics.
Special Position Requirements:
- Schedule: work shifts may vary - flexibility required; work schedules are bid and worked by seniority, operational requirements permitting (days, swings, or midnights shift, weekends and holidays).
- Physical Environment: Works outside on the aircraft ramp side and/or the hangar where loud noises may be experienced.
- Travel: This position may require domestic and/or international travel 10%.
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