Job Profile
The Aircraft Maintenance Lead Technician position is located in Bay City, WI. As an Aircraft Maintenance Lead Technician, you will work as a member of a team accomplishing many different aspects of aircraft maintenance. The Lead Technician is responsible for the day-to-day activities on the hangar floor. The Lead Technician will interface with Chief Inspector and or the Repair Station Manager to receive priorities for work being conducted by the Repair Station.
Red Wing Aviation (Bay City, WI) is an affiliated operating partner of Vista in the US - the largest charter group in private aviation and the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.
Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals.
Aircraft Maintenance Lead Responsibilities:
- Review work orders throughout the day for each aircraft in check
- Manage drop in & phase maintenance aircraft to meet Return to Service deadlines
- Review maintenance turnovers from the previous shift
- Account for all shop tooling and supplies at the end of each shift
- Follow, comply, and enforce all safety rules and regulations
- Utilize knowledge of FARs to ensure the airworthiness of aircraft
- Manage the day-to-day maintenance function of hangar maintenance to meet return to service deadlines
- Communicate maintenance task goals for the day to the team
- Communicate regularly with the Repair Station Manager regarding work scope updates.
- Work with technicians to develop or enhance their job knowledge and provide on the job training
- Ensure all material, parts, equipment, and tooling needs are on order, tracking, or available
- Escalate any needs in this regard to the Repair Station Manager
- Perform troubleshooting tasks as necessary
- Execution and completion of repair station maintenance schedules
- Assist Management Staff with Maintainer’s Annual Reviews
- Assist Management Staff upholding company doctrine
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position is responsible for managing maintenance employees. This position is involved in the hiring/termination and annual process for maintenance employees.
Qualifications:
- A current/valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate (A&P Certificate)
- Knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems, functions, and interactions, including aircraft accessories, components and other hardware
- Thorough working knowledge of all current FAA regulations
- Thorough working knowledge of all ATA codes
- Formal or OJT Training on Citation and Mooney aircraft preferred
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
A complete set of required tools and roll-around toolbox
Completion of employment drug screening, background check and inclusion in FAA random drug program
Benefits Overview:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401k program with company matching and no vesting period.
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance and Long/Short term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career progression
We are committed to developing and training members of our team at every stage of their career. Although our standards are high, we’ll help you reach them.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
