Job Description

About Us

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Description:

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.

What you will be responsible for:

• 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.
• Assure proper documentation for work performed by assigned employees, reflecting the status of the job
• 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
• Assure accurate accomplishment of work by assigned employee
• Assure work performed in accordance with all manuals, procedure and data.
• Review work performed by assigned technicians prior to submission to inspection for acceptance.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental compliance.
• Conduct start of shift meetings to inform team members of any day to day issues
• Provide an accurate and complete turnover to next shift lead and supervision for proper visit tracking
• Work side by side with mechanics requiring training or mentoring.
• Work maintenance tasks as time allow and be involved in significant events (ie. Eng removal/install, FLT control removal/install, aircraft jacking/down-jacking, ACFT weigh jobs, ACFT movement, etc.)
• Provide development of assigned technicians by providing OJT or mentoring as necessary for new or entry level assigned technicians.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• High school education or equivalent
• Two (2) years’ experience performing as an accomplished aircraft mechanic on heavy commercial aircraft, or 1 year previously demonstrated ability within HAECO
• Capable of interpreting drawings and blueprints to accomplish a specific task
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required for A&P Lead Mechanics. Airframe certificate or Repairman’s certificate is required for remaining skills.
• Must have good general knowledge of flight controls, rigging, 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 as required by Company tool list

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: (Adjust as needed per location)

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb ladders/stands, and move about the facility.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to wear and breathe through a full-face respirator.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and requires the use of all safety equipment.
• Visual Acuity must be a minimum of 20/40 corrected and must be able to distinguish color.
• Normal or corrected hearing.
• Must be able to access all areas of the aircraft.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.