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PSA Airlines, Inc.

Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician

PSA Airlines, Inc., Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and positive work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, focuses on safety, stability, growth, and accountability, while putting customers first. We offer comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network.

Benefits

Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network

A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks

401(k) with company match

American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities

A choice of three health plan options with nationwide coverage

Premium dental coverage

Vision plan options, including coverage for glasses and contacts

Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor and free second opinions

Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services

Family planning and fertility treatment

LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender-affirming care

Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program including 5 free in-person sessions

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Lead Technician coordinates the activities of the assigned maintenance department to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency. The Lead Technician is a working member of the maintenance group and reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

Plans, directs, layouts and coordinates the activities of the assigned Maintenance Department to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency.

The Lead Technician will not be required to lead or direct more than 18 employees.

Trains and assists subordinates in proper procedures and practices for each duty.

Maintains work areas, buildings, ground support equipment, and materials in safe, clean, and operable condition.

Ensures that the responsible mechanic properly completes all work records.

Coordinates between maintenance personnel and the Inspection Department.

Delegates duties while maintaining overall responsibility.

Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.

Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated outputs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specifics

Required

Qualifications

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification.

One year of experience on turbine powered aircraft with maximum gross takeoff weight (MGTOW) of 12,500 lbs.

Thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes and ability to utilize applicable Manuals (GMM, AMM, FIM, Wiring diagrams, etc.).

Run Taxi/Qualified (within 120 days) including AMA, if applicable.

Competent in the use of required calibrated test equipment.

In good standing (STEP 1 violations considered).

PSA Indoctrination training and General Familiarization (training qualifications accepted).

Good organizational and communication skills.

Airworthiness Release Qualified within 90 days.

Must possess or have ability to obtain a U.S. Passport or equivalent within 90 days of starting position.

Ability to speak/read/write in English.

Authorized to work in the US.

Additional Information

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Manager of Maintenance.

Authorities: None

Supervisory Responsibility: This position leads others but does not have direct reports.

Work Environment: Professional office environment; standard office equipment used.

Physical Demands: Sedentary role with occasional standing, walking, stairs, lifting up to 25 lbs, and reaching.

Security Clearance: Fingerprint-based CHRC and pre-employment drug screen required.

AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; protected characteristics are considered in employment decisions.

Other Duties: This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities and duties may change. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Airlines and Aviation

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