Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCP430: Aircraft Maintenance Lead

Aircraft Maintenance Lead

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCP430
8
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
69,451.00 - 87,277.00 - 109,720.00 USD Annual
$33.39 - $41.96 - $52.75
$69,451.00 - $87,277.00 - $109,720.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Aircraft Maintenance Lead Supervisor supervises staff performance, oversees repair, maintenance, service of aircraft and all equipment. Supervises work, evaluate, and identify problems. Recommends corrective measures, monitors maintenance, service, and repair processes. Evaluates completed work. Maintains and tracks all work completed and prepares all pertinent reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manages, supervises, plans, evaluates and coordinates all aspects of preventive and corrective maintenance according to aircraft manufacturer’s maintenance and parts manuals which includes but not limited to aircraft maintenance in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and all pertinent rules, regulations and laws.  
  • Oversees the service, maintenance, and scheduled repair of aircraft vehicle/s and recommend maintenance and modifications to ensure aircraft and facilities are safe, well maintained and operational according to all pertinent safety regulations. 
  • Plans, assigns, and coordinates with staff, pilots and other law enforcement agencies in the aircraft maintenance and service to ensure availability of the aircraft and to offer assistance to the other agencies. 
  • Develops and establishes standards, procedures, and guidelines for assigned functional and operational areas of the aviation maintenance according to all applicable safety measures, rules and guidelines.
  • Recommends and reviews expenditures through the annual budget process for the maintenance of the unit, by analyzing and forecasting through budgetary guidelines, goals and objectives. Schedules inspections and ensure aircraft and all support equipment is maintained in accordance with the units’ approved maintenance program. 
  • Assists in the troubleshooting, evaluation, repair and fueling of equipment. 
  • Maintains and updates all appropriate data in regard to maintenance repairs and history, parts, and supplies on monitoring software as it pertains to parts inventory, off site repairs, life items for support equipment components, and equipment inspection. 
  • Ensures all appropriate technical and regulatory data is maintained on aircraft support systems in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. Assists and serves as support in monitoring quality of maintenance, service and repairs. 
  • Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Eight (8) years of work experience in the maintenance and/or repair of helicopters, aircraft, and parts.
  • Certification in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization and Airframe and Power.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Successful completion of a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
  • Successfully pass an extensive law enforcement background investigation.
  • Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County and maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance with FAA and OSHA requirements.
  • Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Duties will be both indoors and outdoors with exposure to natural weather and working conditions.
  • Duties will be performed inside an aviation hangar and outside on a service ramp. 
  • Duties are performed at locations of large-scale incidents throughout the local geographic areas.
  • Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions when diagnosing repairs outdoors or in the field. Indoor duties are performed on an even, cement surface that is typically dry.
  • Outdoor surfaces include natural ground asphalt or concrete.
  • Work hazards or potential work hazards include the exposure to hoists, grinders, jacks, lathes, tire changers, loud noises, etc.
  • Workers are exposed to acids, solvents, oil, diesel, gasoline, grease, fluids and cleaners related to aircraft repair and maintenance.
     

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Worker is exposed to: aircraft repair tools, specialized avionic testing and monitoring equipment, other equipment typically used by aviation mechanics, and general tools; Equipment typically used in the performance of duties includes telephone, two-way radio, computer, printer, and copy machine.
  • Employee handles paperwork and basic office supplies when performing administrative or record keeping duties. Worker handles above-mentioned materials and substances.

Revision: 8/21/2025 1:40:29 PM