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Lead Aircraft Mechanic Maintenance Manager job at Houston Aviation Center in Sugar Land TX

Description, duties, responsibilities

Company Information:

Houston Aviation Center has operated in Sugar Land for over 24 years, and was awarded Cirrus Authorized Service Center status in 2005. In 2015, the company also became a Cirrus Authorized CAPS Center, providing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs, warranty service, pre-purchase evaluations, and annual inspections, on all models of single engine Cirrus Aircraft. We pride ourselves on the personal relationships we have developed, and continue to develop, between staff and customers. We are passionate about general aviation and our commitment to the quality of our work.

Essential Functions:

The Lead Aircraft Mechanic - Maintenance Manager ensures work assignments are being performed efficiently and within designated time allowances. Assists and contributes to the performance and compliance of the service department, while performing the duties of an FAA Certified A&P/IA Mechanic. Guides the work of other aircraft mechanics by planning, prioritizing, assigning work schedules, providing quality control and on-the-job training, through collaboration with the scheduling department and the facility owner. Reports directly to the facility owner.

Requirements:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic and IA Certificate in good standing.
• Minimum of (5) years of recent piston airframe and power plant employment history. Cirrus Aircraft experience mandatory (will consider less than 5 yrs. experience if candidate meets all other requirements).
• Minimum of (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Professional, friendly demeanor, possess strong teamwork skills, communicate well with customers, management and staff.
• Ability to read and utilize maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, schematics, service bulletins and airworthiness directives, to troubleshoot effectively and perform work assignments efficiently and within estimated/budgeted time.
• General computer skills necessary to efficiently utilize industry-based software and navigate internet-based manuals, parts catalogs and perform research.
• Ability to lift at least 70 lbs.
• Able and willing to work in the elements.
• Must receive negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, and participate in random company drug and alcohol screening program.
• Satisfactory findings on background check.
• Possess personal set of tools, and adequate storage, specific to the trade.
• Successful completion of on-site, company paid Cirrus Aircraft internet-based maintenance course at onset of employment.

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee in this role. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

No mandatory weekends or shift work
Voluntary overtime occasionally available
Additional company paid training may be offered
Yearly bonuses possible
Company paid/contributed benefits package (waiting period applies)
Relocation assistance may be available
Hourly compensation dependent upon level of experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates please email resume and reference Avjobs when applying for this position.

Houston Aviation Center Company Overview

Houston Aviation Center has been in business at its current Sugar Land location for 22 years, and is highly regarded in the general aviation industry. Our location provides easy access to numerous major highways and thoroughfares, retail stores, restaurants, health care services, and housing options, and close proximity to the greater Houston area. Specializing in general aviation, our customer base consists of single and twin engine prop, turbo prop and light jet aircraft from Cirrus, Beechcraft, Cessna, Mooney, Piper and more, providing routine scheduled maintenance, repairs, phase and annual inspections, and pre-purchase evaluations, as well as unscheduled and emergency repairs. As a Cirrus Aircraft Authorized Service Center, we provide warranty services for all models, as well as CAPS parachute replacements.