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Horizon Air · 1 day ago

Lead Technician

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$35.10/hr - $35.10/hr

1+ years exp

Horizon Air is a leading airline known for its commitment to safety and excellence in aircraft maintenance. The Lead Aircraft Technician is responsible for overseeing maintenance and repair of line aircraft, ensuring compliance with regulations and the highest safety standards.

Air TransportationAutomotiveTourismTravel

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day maintenance and repair of line aircraft, assign tasks and duties, repair and perform maintenance on aircraft including dismantling, repairing, assembly, and construction of machinery and mechanical devices

Coordinate with planning to ensure staffing can support workload needs and advise maintenance supervisors of expected timelines and status of all work in process

Exercise the authority of the FAA Certified Airman License and Airframe and/or Powerplant License when signing the corrective action in maintenance documents or aircraft maintenance log for airworthiness release or return to service, ensuring such is in accordance with Horizon Air policies and procedures

Act as flight deck coordinator, when assigned, to ensure safe operation of aircraft systems (e.g., flight controls, electrical, landing gear) from the flight deck

Ensure shift turnover processes accurately document all in-progress maintenance and meet procedural requirements

Coordinate with Engineering for technical support and with Materials for parts and tooling requirements

Maintain hangar and ramp areas free of foreign object debris (FOD) and ensure hazardous materials are handled per regulatory standards

Support Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives by identifying hazards, promoting safety, and monitoring risk controls

Qualification

A&P LicenseFAR 121 ExperienceAircraft Systems KnowledgeFAA Regulations KnowledgeGround Support Equipment OperationSafety Management System SupportPhysical FitnessProblem-Solving SkillsFlexible ScheduleTeam Leadership

Required

1 year minimum of FAR 121 maintenance and/or engineering experience

Must have valid A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) license

Ability to successfully pass the Maintenance Lead knowledge test within 60 days of employment

Ability to obtain Run/Taxi qualification within first 90 days on the job

Meet recency experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., six months' experience in the last 24 months)

Must have valid passport allowing unrestricted travel in and out of the United States

Eligible to enter and exit Canada without restrictions and without requiring a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)

Willingness to travel up to 25% - 50% of the time, frequent travel is required to various stations across CA, AZ, NV and other locations that Horizon Air operates at or will operate at

Must have valid driver's license and good driving record

Ability to operate various types of ground support equipment, including movable turboways, forklifts, tow tractors, elevated boom lifts, and hoists

Strong understanding of aircraft systems with proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations

Possess an adequate complement of tools

Comfortable working at heights using stands, ladders, or other equipment to access elevated aircraft surfaces

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and grasping

Flexible working varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum age 18

Authorization to work in the U.S