Lakota Solutions - Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Mechanic Lead

Lakota Solutions is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Mechanic Lead to support our contract at Eglin AFB, FL. This position will lead a team of Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Mechanics and will report directly to AGE Site Manager or designated representative.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Ensures scheduled/unscheduled inspections, minor/major maintenance, operational checkouts and troubleshooting on assigned powered/non-powered ground support equipment/vehicles are completed properly while meeting all requirements outlined in applicable technical orders, equipment manuals and regulations. 
• Clears Red “X” condition discrepancies and other forms symbols as required.  
• Ensures highest quality of maintenance to surpass Air Force standards. 
• Establishes repair priorities for workcenter personnel based on mission requirements, customer needs, and resource availability. 
• Ensures workcenter personnel properly and accurately complete maintenance documentation and time accounting systems associated with repairs using basic computer skills in the daily performance of duties. 
• Responsible for ensuring compliance of all applicable technical orders, equipment manuals, operating instructions and regulations by workcenter personnel in the performance of daily duties. 
• Ensures immediate work area, facilities, and vehicles are maintained using good housekeeping and safety practices. 
• Individual provides technical support and expertise to workcenter personnel. 
• Ensures workcenter personnel meet training requirements. 
• Trains/certifies the task qualification of lesser qualified employees/customers.  
• Directly interfaces with potential customers to generate time and material work. Individual will be required to perform additional duties as required by AGE Site Manager. 
• Required to perform assigned tasks within your work center that directly supports necessary functions of this job classification. 
• Assigned tasks include but are not limited to; Inspect, troubleshoots/diagnoses malfunctions, makes repairs, services, cleans and treats for corrosion powered/non-powered AGE. 
• Troubleshoots and corrects AGE malfunctions utilizing drawings, diagrams, schematics, and technical instructions. 
• Troubleshoots and corrects AGE malfunctions utilizing conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscope, and gas turbine engine analyzers. 
• Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls AGE accessories and sub-components. 
• Operates AGE to perform required functional tests to determine proper operation of powered/non-powered AGE in accordance with technical data. 
• May be required to perform like and similar duties of a lesser job description and other ancillary duties as assigned.

Basic Minimum Requirements

Candidate must be US Citizen

Candidate must have ability to obtain and maintain Common Access Card (CAC)

Candidate must have active DoD Secret Clearance at minimum

Candidate must have 10+ years experience with the following:

• Prior experience as an advanced Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic.
• Prior experience with leadership background and management duties.
• Individual must possess basic knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles.
• Must be able to read and use electrical wiring diagrams in the performance of maintenance.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must be able to operate common and special hand and power tools in the performance of duties.
• Individual must be capable of operating special test and diagnostic equipment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain valid state and flightline driver license

About Lakota

Lakota Solutions LLC (LSC) maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and challenging work assignments with opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities you must complete an online application.

EEO Statement

Lakota is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Lakota is an advocate of preferential hiring and professional development of qualified Shee Atiká Inc shareholders, their spouses and descendants, and Alaska Natives in accordance with Public Law 93-638.

For further information on our equal opportunity protections as part of the employment process:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Accessibility

Lakota is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Lakota can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to [email protected]

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis.

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The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.