Principal Accountabilities

• May be the leader of a field team dispatched when there is a small number of team members.
• Is allowed to perform up to a maximum of five (5) hours per week of company-related administrative duties (i.e., time and attendance sheets and home office required reports).
• Required to determine scope of work through diagnosing the source of the problem, repair required, and estimating the material and manning requirements to accomplish the work.
• The work performed by the Crew leader is distinguished by its technical complexity, difficulty, special or unusual nature.
• Advanced technical knowledge is applied to solve unusually complex problems.
• The Crew Leader is required to provide technical assistance and guidance to those employees with lesser skills.
• May be required to inspect work of lesser skilled employees when an Inspector is not assigned to the crew.
• Crew Leader is the leader of a crew of ten (10) employees or less requiring less supervision and administration.
• May be a Crew Leader 1 with more than ten (10) employees, but under the direct supervision of a burden leadman.

• Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance.
• Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.

OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships

Title of Direct Report(s): Aircraft Mechanics

Title of Supervisor: Group Manager

Knowledge & Skills

• Must possess leadership and administrative skills, knowledge of assigned field of expertise to provide technical assistance and guidance on all probable assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of Safe working techniques and procedures.
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements.
• Requires working technical knowledge of aircraft, machinery, facilities and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude in order to offer technical direction in all maintenance areas.
• Understand technical language terms in associated field.
• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Must have full knowledge of Navy 4790.2 series and the RDT&E community

• Knowledge of military publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics is mandatory.
• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work requirements.
• Working knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Possess a valid US State driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to obtain a Government flight line driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Experience & Education

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or trade license preferred.
• A&P License/FAA Certification desirable but not required
• Four (4) years actual and recent experience in assigned field of expertise is desirable.
• Must possess the experience level of the base classification being used to apply the Crew Leader premium.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.

Travel

• May vary by location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)