Site Lead Mechanic (C-12) at DynCorp International

Job Summary

TheAircraft Maintenance Leadis responsible for the day-to-day aircraft maintenance operation and for reporting any and all issues/concerns in regards to maintenance, maintenance production, personnel, and facilities to the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Senior.

Principal Accountabilities

• Lead daily workload for respective area of responsibility
• Interact with government officials and Sr. Maintenance Supervisors
• Brief production status at production meetings and to Sr. Maintenance Supervisors
• Conduct periodic site safety evaluations
• Conduct floor check audits of timesheets and ensures all timesheets are accurate and accounted for
• Conducts roll call and distribute information pertinent to job completion to all employees
• Prepare written work schedules based on established guidelines, procedures, and priorities
• First line approval for time off of employees assigned
• Required to participate in exercises in support of deployment scenarios
• Ensure employee participation of good housekeeping, site FOD walks, and work area clean-up
• Coordinate all PPE requirements to ensure assigned area stock levels are sufficient
• Responsible for tool program of assigned workers
• Direct skilled technicians in daily performance of their duties
• Ensure employee training is current and accurately scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of fire protection codes and system, building and electrical codes, and OSHA and company requirements
• Knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures
• Ability to plan and schedule work requirements
• Proficient in use of computers
• Basic knowledge of aircraft forms and logbook annotation
• Basic knowledge of aircraft Aviation Maintenance Manuals, Technical Orders, and Job Guides

Experience & Education

• High school education or equivalent.
• Five (5) years’ experience in an aviation maintenance environment with at least three (3) years maintaining King Air series aircraft.
• At least one (1) year of Site Lead experience is preferred.
• Must possess a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• A current FAA Inspector Authorization (IA) License is preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to walk long distances
• Ability to stand for several hours
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• May be required to travel and work off station in support of maintenance recovery or deployed operations as required

Travel

• Travel as required by the contract.

Primary Location

KENYA-OCONUS-NAIROBI

Security Clearance

Secret

Aviation / Support