Lynden Air Cargo is seeking a Propulsion Mechanic Lead to join our Aircraft Maintenance Department. This position will perform routine and non-routine maintenance on Company aircraft, powerplants, and propellers when necessary. They will plan, schedule, and oversee day-to-day maintenance activities and workflow for all spare off-wing powerplant and propeller assemblies.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are:

• Performs all work assigned in accordance with established policies and procedures as governed by Lynden Air Cargo’s Employee Handbook, LAC GMM and applicable CFR’s
• Records all work performed on the appropriate forms and in accordance with LAC GMM and applicable CFR’s
• Assumes responsibility for the work performed as indicated by signature recorded on appropriate forms
• Corrects and reports any abnormal conditions or discrepancies to appropriate supervisory personnel
• Performs airworthiness release of aircraft
• Plans, schedules, and/or performs aircraft, powerplant, and propeller assemblies and functions on assigned shift
• Coordinates with the Heavy Maintenance Manager for powerplant/propeller overhaul vendor selection
• Assists with the management of worldwide spare powerplant and propeller assemblies
• Investigates potential in-house repair capabilities
• Manages all powerplant/propeller special tools and equipment
• Makes recommendations for all powerplant/propeller special tools and equipment capital purchases
• Assists and trains other mechanics as assigned
• Travels independently and globally on occasion and as needed, to support LAC’s fleet
• Supervises and motivates subordinates to ensure adherence to Lynden Air Cargo policies and procedures
• Refers, for cause, any subordinate requiring disciplinary action to the Heavy Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Personnel Coordinator
• Responds to any accident or incident according to the Lynden Air Cargo Emergency Procedures Handbook
• Completes required reports
• Collects and reviews paperwork generated by assigned shift and forwards to the maintenance production office during assigned shift
• Ensures that parts are properly checked out of the stockroom
• Initiates procurement of parts and equipment that are in short supply or have been depleted
• Ensures that precision tools and test equipment are being utilized for required tasks being performed by subordinates
• Works in conjunction with the Maintenance Department Quality Control Division to ensure that aircraft, powerplants, and propellers, are maintained in airworthy condition at all times

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school;
• Or ten years of documented Rolls-Royce T56/501A Series III experience; including at least one year of lead, acting lead or supervisory experience
• Must have the ability to read and interpret technical documents, including but not limited to, maintenance manuals, wiring schematics, and structural repair manuals
• Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Must demonstrate ability to fulfill basic supervisory functions
• Must furnish all hand tools of the variety and quantity required to properly perform assigned tasks
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, nights or holidays and to be away from home for extended periods of time
• Must be available to travel to domestic and international locations without restrictions, including entrance onto foreign military bases

Licensing/Certification:

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
• FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License; desirable, but not required
• Current US Driver License required
• Current US Passport required
• Must be qualified for Required Inspection Authorization
• Engine Run-Up/Taxi Authorization or equivalent is required

Why you want to work for Lynden Air Cargo:

• Career development: annual wage reviews with advancement through internal promotions.
• Medical insurance: 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month.
• Dental & vision: low employee payroll deduction.
• Health insurance for your family: cover your entire family with medical, dental and vision for $222/month.
• Healthcare savings account: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Time Off: 17 days paid time off a year + additional paid extended leave. PTO days increase with years of service.
• Paid holidays: 8 paid holidays a year in addition to your PTO.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution.
• Employee assistance program: no cost to you
• Life insurance, long term disability and AD&D: no cost to you
• Tuition reimbursement program: up to $3500 a year
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• On Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet

A post conditional offer of employment physical, drug test and background investigation are required. Random drug testing is required of all Lynden Air Cargo employees.