Job Description

Atlas Aircraft Center, Inc. the sister company of PlaneSense, Inc. is seeking a Night Shift Aircraft Maintenance Lead for its headquarters in Portsmouth, NH. The work schedule would be Wednesday-Saturday, 3 PM-1:30 AM

If you are an aircraft maintenance professional with technical expertise. leadership capability, safety awareness, and the ability to coordinate workflow across multiple aircraft and technicians, support the maintenance supervisor and be the go-to person on the hangar floor, this opportunity may be for you!

The Night Shift Aircraft Maintenance Shift Lead is responsible for performing maintenance as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Night Shift Supervisor and ensuring efficient use of time by technicians to manage a cohesive workflow and achieve maintenance goals. Responsible for compliance by technicians that all company policies and procedures in company manuals are followed in addition to applicable federal regulations and guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Supervise maintenance technicians in the absence or at the direction of the maintenance supervisor or night shift maintenance supervisor.
• Ensures the proper continuity of maintenance and inspection items from current shift to the next shift by completing a pass down log which is maintained in the Maintenance Library.
• Assist technicians with aircraft related concerns affecting their ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Communicates with PlaneSense maintenance control to determine daily priorities and work progress.
• Coordinates the maintenance functions to insure efficient and effective use of equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Ensures adequate flow of supplies and materials to assigned employees while anticipating and requisitioning needed materials.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensures availability of proper instructions and technical data for each job.
• Ensure housing, facilities, equipment, tools, and materials are maintained.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to safety, compliance, and quality standards
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, inspecting, and maintaining aircraft
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, maintenance manuals, and safety procedures
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical documents
• Ability to coordinate workflow across multiple aircraft and technicians
• Ability to mentor and support technicians
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and thereafter submit to DOT mandated random drug and alcohol testing. 
• Must pass a background check including a government required fingerprint-based criminal history records check.

Education and/or Experience:

• FAA A&P License
• Minimum of 4 years aircraft maintenance work experience
• Previous Lead, or acting leadership experience preferred

Computer Skills:

• Must possess a willingness to learn aviation and aircraft specific software.

About Us

PlaneSense, Inc. is a privately held fractional aircraft ownership company that manages a growing fleet of turboprop and jet aircraft. More than 600+ employees handle all aspects of management, operations, scheduling, aircraft maintenance, quality assurance, and administration. The PlaneSense® program fleet is maintained through our award-winning service centers, Atlas Aircraft Center, Inc.

As one of the leading fractional aircraft companies in the United States, PlaneSense, Inc. manages the largest civilian fleet of Pilatus PC-12s in the world and a growing fleet of Pilatus PC-24 twin engine jets. The PlaneSense® program operates in the continental United States, Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America with continuous expansion. PlaneSense, Inc. is dedicated to the highest standards of owner services, safety, and reliability.

Atlas Aircraft Center, Inc. (AAC) is a Pilatus authorized fleet service and support center for the PlaneSense® fractional fleet. As an FAA certified Part 145 repair station, we specialize in Pilatus PC-12 turboprop aircraft and Pilatus PC-24 twin engine jet aircraft support, including turbine aircraft repairs, annual inspections, phase inspections, hourly inspections, modifications, and Service Bulletin compliance, as well as Avionics repairs and sales.

Atlas Aircraft Center is part of the PlaneSense, Inc. headquarters in Portsmouth, NH. Our state-of-the-art, 40,000 square foot hangar is equipped with slab heating, high-tech lighting, and Megadoors. These special fabric doors provide superior insulation capabilities to protect staff from inclement weather while also shielding customers’ aircraft from the elements. The very high ceilings and door openings accommodate all types of aircraft. An additional 44,000 square feet is dedicated to shop space and corporate offices.

Our Nevada maintenance facility is located in Boulder City, NV and features 36,000 square feet of air-conditioned hangar space. This Atlas Aircraft Center facility provides valuable support for the PlaneSense® fleet, mainly serving fractional share clients in the Western part of the U.S.

PlaneSense, Inc. is proud to employ veterans from all branches of the military. Veterans obtain a wealth of highly specialized training and transferable skills that they bring to us after serving our country.

Employees of PlaneSense, Inc. are governed by the Federal Railway Labor Act. PlaneSense provides a clean work environment, excellent benefit programs, and competitive compensation. PlaneSense offers equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, PlaneSense, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application, participate in an interview, complete pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact careers@planesense.com.

Compensation for this position will be discussed in detail during the interview process. Candidates applying from a state or locality that requires salary disclosure may request this information by contacting careers@planesense.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.00 - $64.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Aircraft maintenance: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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