SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE
Performs maintenance, repair or overhaul of gas turbine engines, gas turbine starting systems, and turbojet engines to include sub-assemblies and components. Performs assembly and testing of turbojet engines. Supervises 2nd shift and trains shop technicians, schedules workflow through shop in coordination with Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Works with hand tools and cleaning chemicals in order to disassemble equipment for inspection purposes.
• Works with the component maintenance manual and internal documentation to accept or reject individual components in an engine.
• Works with hand tools, special tools, measuring equipment, balancing and grinding machines in order to assemble customer equipment.
• Coordinates with Safran Power Units office personnel in order to establish priority for shop projects and a weekly production schedule.
• Trains and assists Technicians in proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
• Schedules work tasks for technicians in order to ensure weekly production goals are met.
• Travel required – 0-5%, including internationally.
• Develops procedures, identifies problems, and recommends solutions to fulfill project objectives; recommends expenditures.
• Assigns and monitors work of subordinates, including training and coaching; conducting of ongoing performance planning and appraisal; and recommending actions.

SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Helps develop procedures, identifies problems, and recommends solutions to fulfill project objectives. Has authority to act at his/her own discretion, with short-term review or audit by the Operations Manager.
• Helps assign and monitor work of team, including training and coaching, conducting of ongoing performance planning and appraisal; and recommending actions.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Education/Knowledge/Skills and Abilities
• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Leadership/management experience
• A&P Certification a plus.
• Intermediate Level – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Mechanical/technical/interpersonal skills that can be applied immediately to the job duties and that are adapted to the unique requirements of the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit