**Title:** Aircraft A&P Lead **Location:** United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City **Job Number:** 16425 **AAR is a place of choice to build an inspiring career.** **SUMMARY** AAR is seeking a qualified aircraft maintenance lead. The ideal candidate is an experienced A&P maintenance professional and/or veteran who has their FAA Airframe certification along with 3 years of aviation maintenance and 1 years of leadership experience. **WORK LOCATION:** Onsite at AAR (at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, OK.) **SCHEDULE** (Full-Time/non-exempt and variable, 40 – 50-hour workweek) Supervisor determines shift/days required, but we can discuss in interview process. Typically, more flexible candidates will be preferred. · 1st Shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm or 5:30am to 4:00pm · 2nd Shift: 3:30pm to 12:00am or 3:30pm to 2:00am **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Establish work priorities and supervise the work of up to 15 mechanics. + Ensure work performed adheres to high quality standards + Able to use FAA approved data (i.e. IPC, AMM, OHM, SRM, A.Ds, S.Bs) proficiently + Able to perform heavy maintenance tasks without supervision + Ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards + Maintain records in compliance with FAA and company requirements + Monitor and accurately complete all aircraft paperwork to ensure safety and timely delivery of aircraft + Read and follow technical publications, schematics, and/or mechanical drawings + Use a PC, iPad and basic computer applications and programs + Adherence to work schedule, punctuality, and self-motivation + Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management **CORE COMPETENCIES** + Business Acumen: Utilizing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies + Managing Relationships:Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communications, and strengthen relationships. + Adaptability:Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture). + Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers). + Safety Focus:Identifying and improving conditions that affect our own and others' safety; upholding safety standards. + Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed. + Valuing Differences: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations or backgrounds Qualifications: **PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS** + Must be at least 18 years of age + High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required + 3 years aviation maintenance experience + FAA Airframe certification + Knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR + Proven leadership abilities, such as taking personal responsibility, superb attendance, completing work in a timely manner, and performing tasks accurately. + Takes initiative, such as, plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions. Strong judgment and decision-making skills. + Time management skills, such as, the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, a problem-solver, and effectively dealing with tight deadlines and work pressure/stress. + Fluent in English (speech, reading, writing) **PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS** + 1 years of proven leadership experience + Powerplant license (A&P) + Valid Driver’s License **BENEFITS** + Competitive Compensation (bi-weekly) + Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance + Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Disability and Life Insurance + 401(k) with match + Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Floating Holiday + Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10K annually) + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Free 24/7 on-site gym **TRAINING** + In-Person, Computer Based Training, and On-the-Job training **PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT** + **Constantly:** Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions. + · **Frequently:** Lifting ≤40 lbs., push/pull <20 lbs., climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling for extended periods, working in confined spaces. Working above chest-level, overhead, and away from body for extended periods. Bending, twisting of torso, twisting and/or pressure with wrist/hands, fine finger usage, moderate vibrations up to 2 hrs. to high vibrations up to 30 mins. Vision with/without correction; near <20”, far >20’, and basic depth perception (shapes). Working at elevated heights ≥4’, working on ladders, scaffolding, uneven surfaces, and energized parts. + **Occasionally:** Lifting and/or carry ≤50 lbs., sitting, basic color vision, operation of motorized or electrical equipment, push/pull <50 lbs., work in wet conditions. **SCREENING REQUIREMENTS** + Employment will be contingent on clearing a DOT drug screen, physical, background check, 3-year employment verification, 2-year DOT verification, and education verification. These screening requirements must clear prior to the start date. + Candidate must possess U.S. work authorization and pass E-Verify within 3 business days of start date. + Must qualify for a Will Rogers World Airport badge within 30 days from start date. \#LI-DT1 We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.