Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Overview

Wheels Up Private Jets is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wheels Up. Its services include Private Membership, Aircraft Management, Maintenance, FBO services, Charter Operations, and Aircraft sales. We offer a challenging and rewarding career in an exciting and dynamic industry. This is a chance to join a team which has an incredible depth of knowledge as well as the drive to deliver service excellence to our clients across a wide variety of sectors from the military to ultra -high-net-worth individuals

Wheels Up is looking for a world-class Overnight Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Fort Lauderdale, FL to join our team of dedicated and passionate professionals, fueled by the most powerful brand in private aviation, as we continue our mission of democratizing the private aviation space through cutting-edge technology and innovative product and service offerings. The schedule for this position is Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday, 7 : 00 PM - 7 : 30 AM.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance for the operation he / she is assigned. And will be the first line of supervision for their crew members.
• Assure all work accomplished by his / her crew is in accordance with the Company manuals and applicable FARs.
• Lead, direct and give on the job training to maintenance personnel.
• Ensure that proper equipment and safety practices are being used.
• Coordinates daily maintenance tasks and events with crew members.
• Will evaluate each aircraft that is in work and will assign the proper manpower to each aircraft daily. This is to insure we are driving the inspection to meet the Return to Service dates set for each aircraft.
• Will insure all parts, tooling and outside services has been ordered and or scheduled and insures it will arrive in enough time to meet the Return to Service date set for the aircraft.
• Will schedule aircraft cleanings at the end of each scheduled inspection to insure each aircraft is ready for revenue service once it has been Returned to Service.
• Will communicate all Return to Service adjustments to the Manager of Maintenance and Maintenance Control.
• Will communicate with Maintenance Control on a case by case basis when the need arises to work unscheduled aircraft.
• Assure that the work area and equipment used by his / her crew is adequate and kept in a clean and orderly condition and that all safety instructions are followed.
• Responsible to review work packages and confirm all items in the work package are signed off properly by the floor technicians.
• Work closely with the inspection department to insure all RII and CAT1 inspection procedures are being followed.
• Understand and follow procedures out of the aircraft manufacturer maintenance manuals.
• Perform other duties and / or special projects as assigned by the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance or higher authority.
• Have a good working knowledge of all Microsoft applications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Wheels Up Story

What’s In It For You

At Wheels Up, you will help make the extraordinary possible. Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our 5x5 Values - Safety, Trust, Accountability, Belonging and Innovation - the core of who we are and what we celebrate. At Wheels Up, our people are our success. Exploring a career at Wheels Up gives you a chance earn amazing compensation and benefits, helping you and your family have the type of balance you deserve in both your career, and life away from work :

Salary Range

The wage range for this position $37.00 / Hr – $45.00 / Hr base salary + $1.50 Night Shift + $4.00 / Hr Lead Premium is determined on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, such as differences in skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. This wage range has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with where the position may be filled. At Wheels Up, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Your placement within the wage range is primarily based on your qualifications and experience.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

What You Will Bring

Commitment to Diversity

At Wheels Up our 5x5 Value of Belonging is based on the principle that every employee has a voice. We believe in inclusiveness, and celebrate each person’s individuality, because there is power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. We are launching DEIB initiatives that support ALL employees and help to cultivate a culture where ALL employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

Wheels Up is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may email us at or alternatively send a fax to 859-334-6552. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your email or as the title