GV A&P On-Site Lead Mechanic
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Andrews AFB, MD - USA
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced OnSite Lead A&P Mechanic to lead aircraft maintenance operations for a Gulfstream GV supporting a missioncritical government aviation program at Joint Base Andrews. This role combines handson aircraft maintenance with technical leadership regulatory accountability and vendor oversight in a highstandards flightline environment.
The OnSite Lead serves as the primary point of accountability for aircraft maintenance execution inspection integrity tooling control inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance in accordance with FAA regulations Army Regulation 9520 and program requirements. This position works independently while coordinating closely with the Maintenance Manager (MM) Program Manager (PM) technicians vendors and government representatives to sustain high aircraft availability yearround.
The Mission
- Ensure the aircraft remains fully missionready by safely performing and overseeing launch recovery preflight postflight servicing towing and ground handling operations.
- Diagnose adjust repair or overhaul aircraft engines and systems including hydraulic pneumatic avionics and electrical components.
- Utilize OEM manuals IPCs equipment lists serialnumber effectivity and modification status to troubleshoot discrepancies onground and minimize offsite maintenance events.
- Serve as Maintenance Lead under Army Regulation 9520 fulfilling all associated responsibilities.
- Lead and supervise onsite mechanics while coordinating vendor technicians performing specialized inspections repairs or logistical support.
- Serve as an inspector whenever more than one technician is assigned ensuring all work is validated documented and toolsecure prior to returntoservice.
- Assist in the development and enforcement of quality assurance and onthejob training procedures for assigned technicians.
- Foster a culture of safety accountability procedural compliance and technical excellence.
- Ensure strict compliance with FAA regulations Army Regulation 9520 DCMA guidance (as applicable) and program Ground Operating Procedures (GOP).
- Maintain complete accurate and auditready maintenance documentation including CMP cards logbooks MELs NEFs intermittent discrepancies and corrective action records.
- Maintain an accurate turnover log tracking all open MEL/NEF items material status troubleshooting activity and recurring discrepancies.
- Prepare and submit daily maintenance status reports and required documentation to the Maintenance Manager.
- Oversee accurate procurement of aircraft parts and materials; verify components are applicable and correct prior to installation.
- Utilize NetSuite to create requisitions for parts tools and consumables supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of spare parts inventories; report inventory status to the Maintenance Manager.
- Receive spares tooling GSE and consumables through TCMAX ensuring proper logging storage inspection and calibration tracking.
- Conduct monthly tooling inventories and GSE inspections using TCMAX.
- Track tooling and GSE calibration requirements and ensure compliance with manufacturer and program standards.
- Coordinate core returns and TMDE returns with Program Logistics ensuring accurate and complete paperwork.
- Proactively support and engage with the Safety Management System (SMS).
- Contribute directly to successful program execution by supporting customer needs maintaining aircraft availability targets and resolving maintenance and logistical challenges efficiently.
- Act as the onsite technical authority and point of coordination with government representatives regarding maintenance operations and local resource utilization.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position provides direct onsite leadership to assigned mechanics and coordinates vendor personnel supporting the aircraft.
Work Environment
This role operates in a controlled professional flightline environment at Joint Base Andrews supporting a highvisibility government aviation program. The position involves handson aircraft maintenance leadership presence on the flight line and exposure to operational conditions consistent with active aviation missions.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- 35 years of aircraft maintenance experience with increasing responsibility
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Valid U.S. drivers license
- Current U.S. passport
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically demanding flightline environment
- Willingness to work extended hours or adjusted schedules as required to support mission needs
- Avionics and/or electrical systems experience
- Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Active Secret security clearance
- Prior experience with Army Regulation 9520 and/or DCMA Instruction 82101
- Experience leading technicians or serving in a maintenance lead role
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Aviation Maintenance or a related field
- Aircraftspecific certifications (GV or similar business jet platforms)
Tenax is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected Veteran status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Tenax supports the U.S. Government, Defense and Civilian customers with special mission aviation solutions. We acquire, modify, operate and finance special mission aircraft and provide the full spectrum of related services.
