Lead Aircraft Mechanic

Company Information 

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started! 

Requisition Summary 

The Lead Aircraft Technician reports to the Director of Maintenance and will be responsible for completing maintenance on company owned aircraft to include scheduled, unscheduled, flight discrepancies, due items, and inspections. Work closely with the Director of Maintenance and other mechanics to ensure assigned aircraft is airworthy and available for service, including additional duties assigned. With minimum supervision, complete the duties described in this section, including supporting paperwork (e.g., aircraft logbook entries, aircraft maintenance tracking program CAMP/CMP entries, PACCAR maintenance record keeping, etc.)

Job Functions / Responsibilities 

• Postflight Inspections.
• Repair of discrepancies identified by a crew member or during maintenance.
• Update the Aircraft Maintenance Logbook prior to departure.
• Create a maintenance planning document for upcoming scheduled maintenance on each assigned aircraft.
• Work closely with approved maintenance organizations as the need arises, to schedule maintenance (Scheduled or Unscheduled). 
• Visit approved maintenance organizations while company aircraft are being repaired.
• Attend annual aircraft specific training courses by approved training providers.
• Collection and drop off deliveries to include parts and hangar supplies.
• Maintain stock and consumables as well as ordering parts.
• Work flexible aircraft schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and occasional split shifts to launch and recover company aircraft.
• Complete annual departmental and corporate training.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Maintenance.
• Remain available via company provided cell phone (Email/Text/Phone).
• Inspect, clean, and perform preventative maintenance on aircraft, vehicles, support equipment and special tools.
• Document and track facility inspections.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• At least 5 years' experience maintaining business jet aircraft.
• Demonstrated experience as a lead mechanic with the ability to work independently.
• Team player with excellent communication
• Ability to interpret FAA regulations.
• Ability to pass TSA background screening for airport ID badge and ramp driving privileges.
• Valid Passport and driver’s license.
• Able to provide personal tools and toolbox for company work assignments.

Preferred:

• Dassault Falcon and/or Gulfstream experience preferred.
• Safety Management Systems (SMS) experience preferred.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) certificate preferred.
• Aviation Maintenance Degree preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing and pulling.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Aircraft Lead Mechanic role is $100,100 - $156,600 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing. #LI-ZP1