crew chief

Company: StandardAero
Location: Springfield
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

Seeking a Crew Chief to lead technical operations, ensuring quality and efficiency in aviation repair and maintenance.

As a Crew Chief at StandardAero, you will be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of assigned aircraft, engines, and/or modification orders. You will be the technical leader at the job site, ensuring the quality of work performed and meeting deadlines. Your role will involve implementing processes and practices to maintain flight and product efficiency, while adhering to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs), and local work instructions.

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• Maintain strong relationships with the Inspection Department to ensure quality and update customers on job progress.
  
• Implement all paperwork related to job orders and control hours charged to the job.
  
• Ensure consistent safe work practices and train crew members on aircraft, engines, and modifications.
  
• Provide technical guidance on aircraft maintenance, engine configurations, and modifications, including service bulletins and directives.
  
• Assign work based on crew expertise and deadlines, train personnel in proper procedures, and ensure maintenance meets FAA standards.
  
• Supervise technicians in aircraft/engine maintenance and modifications, handle performance appraisals, salary recommendations, rewards, recognition, and discipline.
  
• Review incoming work scopes with all teams to implement action plans, parts ordering, work order setup, and customer debriefing.
  
• Order parts, return scrap and repairable items daily, ensure proper handling and storage, and segregate non-conforming articles.
  
• Manage all job paperwork, update work orders with job cards, review documentation before final release, and ensure accurate maintenance records and daily computer system input.
  
• Monitor job hours to control costs and meet deadlines, review daily employee time records for accuracy.
  
• Ensure quality standards with Inspection Department, advise Quality Leader on system changes, and release aircraft to inspection upon job completion.
  
• Available and willing to work overtime and travel as required.
  
• Support, promote, address, and adhere to safety, environmental, and general housekeeping policies.
  
• Perform other duties as required by the department.
  
  
  Position Requirements:
  
  
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  • High school diploma or equivalent.
    
  • Five years' experience as an A & P mechanic in service/engine shop or five years of craftsman experience in modifications (paint, sheet metal, wood, or trim) or 5 years' experience as an installer or technician in avionics.
    
  • Demonstrated technical ability on airframes and/or engine models in the areas of heavy maintenance, light maintenance, and service bulletins.
    
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems.
    
  • A&P Mechanic License required for certain departments.
    
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple activities to achieve quality maintenance within established time-frames.
    
  • Good interpersonal skills and verbal ability to communicate and work effectively with customers and employees.
    
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
    
    
    Preferred Requirements:
    
    
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    • Previous supervisory experience.
      
      
      Physical Requirements:
      
      
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      • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
        
      • Ability to think clearly and speak intelligibly on the telephone and in person.
        
      • Ability to manipulate equipment of all sizes, tools, computer keyboards, and telephones.
        
      • Excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
        
        
        Benefits:
        
        
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        • Comprehensive Healthcare.
          
        • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%; vested immediately.
          
        • Paid Time Off.
          
        • Bonus opportunities.
          
        • Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
          
        • Short- & Long-Term Disability.
          
        • Life & AD&D Insurance.
          
        • Learning & Training opportunities.
          
          
          About StandardAero:
          
          With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide.
          
          Inclusivity Is Our Standard:
          
          StandardAero is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind.

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