Lead Aircraft Mechanic

Description

Job Description:

At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse Aviation Professionals always have a multitude of career choices. Your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. We welcome your perspective and ideas, in order to foster collaboration and deliver world-class solutions. We look for solutions that not only transform businesses, but also change the world. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; company matching 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; tuition reimbursement and more.

The Defense Group at Leidos currently has an opening for a Lead A&P Mechanic. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the FAA Part 145 Repair Station. The Lead A&P Mechanic will oversee aircraft maintenance personnel as a working member of the team, while maintaining aircraft in accordance with OEM 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee A&P Mechanics and duty assignment.

• Build Phase Inspection packages

• Oversee work order maintenance data base entries and corrective actions  

• Conduct maintenance briefings to team members as necessary.

• Provide aircraft maintenance reports to team members and Management as necessary.

• Perform or supervise OJT training when required

• Provide appropriate technical guidance to maintenance personnel when needed

• Provide appropriate policy guidance to maintenance personnel when needed

• Brief flight crews of aircraft status as requested

• Monitor and maintain documentation of projects assigned

• Monitor and enforce other work area policies and procedures related to aircraft maintenance activity.

• Submit aircraft maintenance reports as required.

• Perform A&P mechanic duties as a working member of the team 

• Flexibility to work longer days or weekends as needed 

• Perform other assignments as directed by Management 

Basic Qualifications

• A&P Certification and 5+ years of prior relevant experience

• Inspection Authorization (IA) 

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience in leading maintenance teams

• Excellent written skills

• Experience with Airborne ISR platforms

• Excellent organizational skills

• Experience with Microsoft products

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

• Experience with King Air and Challenger aircraft

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.