Structure Lead Technician - HQ#23-00088 - HQ Aero Management Inc.

• Ensures that all work performed complies with applicable technical data, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.
• Works closely with immediate supervisor as well as Production Control to keep them informed on actual work progress in areas of responsibility.
• Reviews non-preplanned documents to identify methods of repair and/or replacement identifying necessary parts, materials and tooling requirements and provides timely estimates for all maintenance on non-preplanned documents within scope of responsibility.
• Responsible for the proper execution of parts tags attached to repairable, serviceable, or condemned parts.
• Repairs and replaces aircraft sheet metal structures, including main landing gear fittings, aircraft skins and floor beams.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal parts, equipment, and products utilizing knowledge of working characteristics of metallic and nonmetallic materials, machining, and layout techniques.
• Selects gauge and type of sheet metal, such as stainless steel, or aluminum, or nonmetallic material, such as plastics or fiberglass, according to product specifications.
• Lays out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material, using scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers applying knowledge of shop mathematics and layout techniques to develop and trace patterns of product or parts.
• Makes appropriate entries in Component Removal Log, completes identification tags, and repairable/parts routing tags upon removing components from aircraft.
• Makes appropriate entries on routine and non-routine work cards.
• Performs orientation and on-the-job training for employees. Ensures that training is documented in employee training records.
• Enforces company policies and safety regulations and the proper use of equipment and ensures that quality standards are met.
• Coordinates activities of workers including assigning work duties for maximum utilization of Client and analyzing and resolving work problems.
• Maintains communications within area of responsibility, informing employees as to plans and progress and promoting teamwork and cooperation.

• Tracks time spent on each work order and ensures the time is logged on time card correctly.
• Makes recommendations to management to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, or cut costs.
• Performs duties of Structures Supervisor in his/her absence.
• Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.

• Manager & Supervisors with the overall responsibility for the financial, safety, quality and employee performance of their operation is the person who ensures Ascent Aviation's policies and procedures are complied with and ensures Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and rules are equally enforced and adhered to.
• The Managers / Supervisors will be responsible to ensure that all required routine performance audits are complied with and are conducted and reported within the specified timeframe. The Managers/Supervisors/Leads shall ensure all corrective action is complied with and maintained in accordance with the agreed plan

• 3 – 5 years' experience in aircraft structural repair required.
• A License or Repairman's Certificate for Structures and Valid Drivers License.
• Wide body Boeing aircraft experience is needed (747, 767, 777 preferred)
• Written and practical assessment will be administered on day two of orientation.
• Will be fit for a respirator.
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training or experience required.
• Standard Aviation Tool Kit required.
• Criminal Background Check & Compliant to FAA Drug and Alcohol screening checks are mandatory.

• Contract
• Shift Hours: Monday thru Friday 5:00 am till 4:30 pm (10hr shifts) Occasional Saturdays if required.

• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and mathematical skills; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow and administer verbal and written instruction; ability to interpret and apply technical data; ability to safely drive and operate a standard shift automotive vehicle and other applicable equipment; ability to work without supervision.

About HQ Aero Management Inc.Over Two decades of service to the Aviation Industry.Management that knows Aviation. Staff that care about details.We recruit for Aviation, and we do it really well.If you have an opening, temporary or full time, call HQ Aero.Join Our World-Class TeamHQ Aero specializes in hiring all categories of aviation personnel to provide manpower support to service centers, repair stations, aircraft manufacturers, etc. Due to the constant manpower needs in the aviation industry, HQ Aero is able to offer opportunities to work on a variety of aircraft across the United States and the world. Our knowledgeable and dedicated staff are always looking for qualified personnel to meet all of our client’s aviation employment needs. HQ Aero is continually updating and posting new aviation jobs on a daily basis. We offer employment opportunities to match a wide variety of skill sets and qualifications.This means no matter where you are in your career or what your aviation specialty, we have the right job opportunity for you!Our mandate is simple… Supply the best possible personnel to the aviation community, with the most reasonable cost base.Our goal is always quality not quantity. Over 20 years later we have been fortunate to build a customer base that agrees with our principles.HQ Aero provides guaranteed HASSLE FREE weekly payroll, along with direct deposit on first pay, per diem for eligible applicants, and payroll advances. Additional benefits offered to HQ Aero Technicians: Travel pay and longevity bonuses offered on majority of our contract assignments. Referral bonus is also offered to all of our technicians.If you are looking for a job in the aviation industry, you have come to the right place! HQ Aero is always recruiting highly skilled, motivated and dedicated aviation personnel to support our customer’s manpower needs. By choosing to partner with HQ Aero, you will work with one of our knowledgeable aviation recruiters, and will gain access to aviation jobs offered by the top companies in the aviation industry. HQ Aero’s proven staffing approach has allowed us to successfully place many aviation professionals, just like you, in jobs across the globe. We take great pride in our ability to provide our clients with outstanding aviation talent to support their everyday business needs. Our aviation employment openings are updated on a daily basis.