Lead Component Technician
VSE Corporation
- Everett, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Delegate and follow up on tasks assigned to their technicians.
- Create and implement process improvements to enhance our customer experience.
- Actively participate in future growth plans for their team.
- Accountable for the on time (TAT) performance of their respective areas.
- Communicate performance targets and results to teams through KPI
- Hold their team accountable for their production levels and organizational expectations.
- Provide oversight and direction to Technicians.
- Report both production needs, challenges challenges, and successes to the Operations Manager.
- Provide training and technical support to Technicians.
- Monitor and assist production flow of components.
- Complete all components that are within their assigned area of responsibility.
- Interact with Customer Account Leaders daily to communicate status/needs, and schedule priorities.
- Attend training courses as required.
- Be involved with developing new capabilities.
- Utilize hand and specialty tools daily.
- Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
- Operate test equipment daily to ensure components pass function test.
- Verify that all components are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.
- Evaluate components failing test to determine root cause of failure.
- Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- FAA Repairman License and/OR Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
- 4+ years of relevant/technical work experience OR
- An additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree/A&P license.
- Note: Internal experience within VSE Aviation will be considered equivalent to external experience (ex. 1 year of internal VSE experience is equivalent to 2 years external relevant experience).
- Basic computer operating skills required (Word, Excel).
- Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
- Ability to function in fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data required.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire teams.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, management, and support functions fostering teamwork.
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Demonstrated track record of dependability, accountability, and problem-solving.
- Maintain a positive attitude, show resilience, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Proven record of reliable performance and consistent attendance.
- Foster a positive attitude even in challenging situations.
- 8+ years of technical experience in the aviation industry.
- The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.