Delta Airlines Jobs | Lead Cargo Maintenance Technician, Seattle

Delta Air Lines

Job Description

The Unit Load Device (ULD) Lead Technician is responsible for on-site supervision and repair of ULDs and Galley Equipment within Delta’s span of control and system. The lead provides maintenance support, regulatory compliance, interfaces with ULD/Galley Equipment vendors for modifications and improvements. Promote a safety conscious environment that results in employee safety and an efficient operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

• Promote on-site Delta safety and environmental compliance

• Ensure FAA compliance relative to ULD/Galley Equipment repair

• Adhere to Component Maintenance Manuals guidance

• Enforce technical data usage in the repair process

• Conduct quality control of repairs and repair processes as according to written instructions

• Conduct internal audits; respond to and implement corrective actions of external audits

• Oversee scrap and disposition of equipment and components that are Beyond Economic Repair (BER)

• Monitor tool calibration schedules

• Establish shelf life management procedures

• Coordinate and schedule of shop work

• Ability to become welding certified for basic sheet metal repairs

• Supervise repair workforce at assigned station; provide temporary relief at other repair facilities

• Oversee and pursue accomplishment of department and station performance goals

• Practices safety-conscious behaviors and enforces workplace safety and health culture

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles

• Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.

• Must have a FAA Airframe “A” license;

• Prior lead technician, supervisory, or management experience highly desired

• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices and familiar with the ULD industry

• Understanding of FAR 121 and 145 repair certifications as it pertains to ULD repair

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience required

• Prior leadership preferred, such as strong supervisory, mentoring, and coaching skills

• Must be able to self-manage both from an operational viewpoint as well as strategically

• Capability of building effective business partnerships with Delta’s outside vendors, contractors and business partners

Job Details

Company: Delta Air Lines

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Location: Seattle, WA, USA

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