Crew Chief - Standard Aero

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

The Crew Chief is responsible for all technical operations on assigned aircraft, engines, and/or modification orders. He/she is the technical leader at the job site, and has ultimate responsibility for the quality of work performed and turn time. The Crew Chief is considered Directly in Charge of Maintenance as defined in 14 CFR Part 145. The Crew Chief complies with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs), and local work instructions. crew of technicians and/or shop personnel.

What you’ll do:

• Maintains strong relationships with the Inspection Department to ensure quality, and updates customers on job progress.
• Implements all paperwork related to job orders. Controls hours charged to the job.
• Ensures consistent safe work practices and that crew members are well-trained on aircraft, engines, and modifications.
• Provides technical guidance on aircraft maintenance, engine configurations, and modifications, including service bulletins and directives. Acts as Directly in Charge of Maintenance per 14 CFR Part 145, ensuring compliance with FARs, Quality Procedures, and local instructions. Stays updated on maintenance/project scopes and coordinates for timely completion.
• Assigns work based on crew expertise and deadlines, trains personnel in proper procedures, and ensures maintenance meets FAA standards. Manages project progress and adjusts personnel and resources as needed.
• Supervises technicians in aircraft/engine maintenance and modifications, handles performance appraisals, salary recommendations, rewards, recognition, and discipline. Ensures accountability for work quality.
• Reviews incoming work scopes with all teams to implement: action plans, parts ordering, work order setup, and customer debriefing. Documents additional items and issues found during inspection.
• Orders parts, returns scrap and repairable items daily, ensures proper handling and storage, and segregates non-conforming articles.
• Manages all job paperwork, updates work orders with job cards, reviews documentation before final release, and ensures accurate maintenance records and daily computer system input.
• Monitors job hours to control costs and meet deadlines. Reviews daily employee time records for accuracy.
• Ensures quality standards with Inspection Department. Advises Quality Leader on system changes. Releases aircraft to inspection upon job completion.
• Available and willing to work overtime and travel as required.
• Supports. promotes, addresses and adheres to safety, environmental, and general housekeeping policies. 
• Performs other duties as required by the department.
• Duties may be delegated, as necessary. However, Crew Chiefs are responsible for the accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Position Requirements:

• 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 technical ability in avionics, paint, sheet metal, wood, or trim projects.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems.
• The following departments require an A&P Mechanic License: Airframe Service and Engine Shop.  In the Modifications Department, must meet all requirements to obtain a FAA Repairman’s Certificate.  Must be appropriately certificated in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple activities to achieve quality maintenance within established time-frames.
• Good interpersonal skills and verbal ability in order to communicate and work effectively with customers and employees.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
• Must be able to think clearly, and speak intelligibly on the telephone and in person.
• Must be able to manipulate equipment of all sizes, tools, computer keyboards, and telephones.
• Must have excellent hand-to-eye coordination.

Benefits that make life better:

• 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