The Lead Mechanic is responsible for ensuring that the people assigned to their crew complete their tasks safely, in full compliance with all manuals and procedures while maintaining quality and productivity standards. 

• Ensure that every person assigned to a job has the correct work instructions, tools, PPE and applicable references available and is familiar with what is required to complete the task.
• Directly oversee the work performed by any individuals who are unfamiliar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to perform any maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations
• Verify qualifications of assigned employees to ensure only properly trained and qualified employees are assigned to each task
• Review work performed by assigned technicians prior to submission to inspection for acceptance.
• Work maintenance tasks as time allows and be involved in significant events (ie. Eng removal/install, FLT control removal/install, acft jacking/down-jacking, ACFT weigh jobs, ACFT movement, etc.)

• High school education or equivalent
• 3 years experience performing as an accomplished aircraft mechanic on heavy commercial aircraft
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required for A&P Lead Mechanics.  
• Must have good general knowledge of flight controls, aircraft systems, landing gear, engines, and hydraulics
• Must understand and follow maintenance manuals and IPC
• Read, write and understand the English language
• Must have own tools