Propulsion Mechanic Lead

Lynden Air Cargo is seeking a Propulsion Mechanic Lead to join our Aircraft Maintenance Department.

This position will perform routine and non-routine maintenance on Company aircraft, powerplants, and propellers when necessary.

They will plan, schedule, and oversee day-to-day maintenance activities and workflow for all spare off-wing powerplant and propeller assemblies.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are:


* Performs all work assigned in accordance with established policies and procedures as governed by Lynden Air Cargo’s Employee Handbook, LAC GMM and applicable CFR’s


* Records all work performed on the appropriate forms and in accordance with LAC GMM and applicable CFR’s


* Assumes responsibility for the work performed as indicated by signature recorded on appropriate forms


* Corrects and reports any abnormal conditions or discrepancies to appropriate supervisory personnel


* Performs airworthiness release of aircraft


* Plans, schedules, and/or performs aircraft, powerplant, and propeller assemblies and functions on assigned shift


* Coordinates with the Heavy Maintenance Manager for powerplant/propeller overhaul vendor selection


* Assists with the management of worldwide spare powerplant and propeller assemblies


* Investigates potential in-house repair capabilities


* Manages all powerplant/propeller special tools and equipment


* Makes recommendations for all powerplant/propeller special tools and equipment capital purchases


* Assists and trains other mechanics as assigned


* Travels independently and globally on occasion and as needed, to support LAC’s fleet


* Supervises and motivates subordinates to ensure adherence to Lynden Air Cargo policies and procedures


* Refers, for cause, any subordinate requiring disciplinary action to the Heavy Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Personnel Coordinator


* Responds to any accident or incident according to the Lynden Air Cargo Emergency Procedures Handbook


* Completes required reports


* Collects and reviews paperwork generated by assigned shift and forwards to the maintenance production office during assigned shift


* Ensures that parts are properly checked out of the stockroom


* Initiates procurement of parts and equipment that are in short supply or have been depleted


* Ensures that precision tools and test equipment are being utilized for required tasks being performed by subordinates


* Works in conjunction with the Maintenance Department Quality Control Division to ensure that aircraft, powerplants, and propellers, are maintained in airworthy condition at all times

Qualifications:


* Associate's degree (A.

A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school;


* Or ten years of documented Rolls-Royce T56/501A Series III experience; including at least one year of lead, acting lead or supervisory experience


* Must have the ability to read and ...