Crew Chief - Embraer (Corporate Aviation) at StandardAero

*** Eligible for $20K sign on bonus within the first 30 days of hire!! AND an additional $10K bonus after 1 year mark!! ***
The Embraer Crew Chief is responsible for troubleshooting aircraft discrepancies and implementing corrective action. The Crew Chief has ultimate responsibility for the quality of maintenance work and turn time. This individual will supervise a crew of technicians and/or shop personnel in the maintenance of a specific group of aircraft types to ensure maintenance is accomplished successfully, outdates are met, and customers are satisfied.
Essential Duties

• Supervises a crew of technicians in the performance of aircraft maintenance. Appraises, recommends salary and other status changes, rewards, recognizes and disciplines members of the crew. Assures that technicians are held accountable for the quality of the maintenance work that they perform.
• Assigns work to crew members based upon scheduled outdates and the technical expertise of the various employees.
• Provides technical guidance to technicians on aircraft maintenance configurations, as well as service bulletins, directives, and enhancements. Must be up-to-date on scope of required maintenance for customers and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround.
• With the manager, pre-plans work scopes on aircraft, including deploying manpower, pre-ordering parts, opening the work order and customer debriefing. Writes all additional items and squawks identified during inspection.
• Monitors hours charged to a job to assure that costs are controlled and outdates met. Reviews employee time cards on a daily basis to verify accuracy of time charged to work orders.
• Informs department manager or customer project manager of problems and work status so that communications with the customers are timely and complete.
• Reviews workbook for sign-offs and parts issues after departure, but prior to closing in the inspection department. May perform final "walk around" to ensure aircraft cleanliness and readiness for departure.
• Assures that crew members are well-trained on assigned aircraft, that they are scheduled for periodic technical training in-house or at designated off-site locations. Works cooperatively with other Crew Chiefs or shops to assure cross-training on other aircraft.
• Performs 'hands-on' maintenance as required to assure an on-time departure and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinates with other departments as needed to assure that customers have a positive experience at the facility.
• Actively works to simplify for efficiency, ease of work performance, quality, and turnaround time.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid FAA A&P Certificates.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as an A&P Mechanic in corporate aviation working with Embraer aircraft (Legacy, Prader, and/or Phenom).
• Experience leading and/or supervising a crew.
• Demonstrated technical ability on airframes in the areas of heavy maintenance, light maintenance, and service bulletins.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret maintenance manuals.
• Ability to work outside of designated work hours, as well as weekends/overtime.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of seven (7) years experience as an A&P Mechanic in corporate aviation working with Embraer.
• Has demonstrated the ability to interact with customers, as well as solve customer concerns with the customer themselves.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve desired results using a "team" mentality and approach.
• Demonstrated ability to create strong morale and spirit in team; fosters open dialogue; ability to create a feeling of belonging in the team
• Open to ideas and continuously looking for opportunities to improve work tasks, processes, and procedures.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested.
• Paid Time Off starting on day one!
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Career development and cross-training opportunities

About Us
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
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. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero's policy to provide 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. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
About Us
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
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. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero's policy to provide 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. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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