Lead Composite Technician

Performs routine or special maintenance inspections to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulics systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls etc.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced.

Direct and oversee Crew.

Task Card time management.

Decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies.

Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.

Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) technical data, and work package instructions.

Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances. Consults with the Project Manager if technical assistance is needed during the repair process.

Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.

Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping off after finishing all designated operations.

May submit completed/in progress work to Project Manager for review; submits to Quality Control for final/in progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.

Provides Project Manager with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested.

Comply with repair station procedures (RSM /QCM) and company policies (SOP) when performing aircraft or component maintenance.