OCONUS King Air 350 Lead A&P Mechanic

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Job Description:

The Defense Group at Leidos currently has an opening for a deployed Lead A&P Mechanic, this position is a rotating position. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience supporting the STAMP II mission. The job of the Lead A&P Mechanic is to supervise A&P Mechanics and aircraft maintenance as a working member of the team. Aircraft are maintained in accordance with OEM and Army specifications and FAA regulations.

The diversity of working conditions range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc.  Incumbents may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards exist. Must have a working knowledge of DA PAM 738-751 (2408 Forms). The Lead A&P Mechanic reports directly to the site Maintenance Manager.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise A&P Mechanics

• Attend daily briefings for workflow with the Maintenance Manager

• Participate in teleconferences as needed

• Conduct performance evaluations on A&P Mechanics

• Update maintenance tracking software/databases

• Submit daily, weekly or monthly reports as required

• Perform corrosion inspections and related treatment

• Work hours may be adjusted for operational requirements

• Conduct daily/turnaround inspections on assigned aircraft

• Perform shipping, receiving and issuing of aircraft material

• Maintain Army and FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms

• Ability to troubleshoot systems to provide an effective solution

• Structural repairs and component in-house repair/back shop programs

• Washing/cleaning, servicing aircraft fuel/oil/hydraulic/oxygen/nitrogen systems

• Turbine engine, propeller, airframe and flight control/landing gear or engine rigging

• Act as the Point of Contact (POC) for all site aircraft and GSE maintenance activities

• Track and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, repair and inspections on all aircraft systems

Education:

• High School diploma and 5+ years experience

FAA Requirements:

• Current FAA A&P certificate is required

General Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must have a current civilian driver's license

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

• Must have a basic understanding of integrated avionics

• Must have working knowledge of aircraft safety directives

• Must be able to work shifts as assigned and travel as required to support operations

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of recent lead aircraft mechanic experience on King Air series aircraft

• Experience using common or special hand tools and test equipment as required for aircraft maintenance

• Must have an in-depth knowledge of aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards during flight line operations

• Must be able to work in the assigned work/living environment, work shift as assigned, 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support mission requirements

• Must have an in-depth knowledge of using aircraft technical publications with the ability to read and interpret basic schematic diagrams, drawings, and charts

• Must be in good physical condition, and capable of completing and passing a physical exam and CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) course prior to deployment OCONUS

• Must have proficient computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as maintenance database and tracking software

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim DOD SECRET security clearance

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOD SECRET security clearance

• Inspection Authorization (IA) is desired

• Rockwell/Collins Proline 21 experience is a plus

• Recent Beechcraft King Air experience on civilian and/or military platforms including Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop experience is highly desired

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500^® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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