Crew Chief - Structures / Paint - Standard Aero

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Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

As the Crew Chief-Structures/Paint you will be responsible for internal and external sheet metal repairs, modifications, and installations to all aircraft serviced at the facility. The Crew Chief has ultimate responsibility for the quality of maintenance work and turn-time. This position is key in projecting a competent image to our customers.

What You Will Do:

• Supervises a crew of sheet metal technicians in the performance of aircraft structure repairs, modifications.  Also, supervises all personnel in the paint department to include engine and aircraft related painting tasks.  Appraises, rewards, recognizes, and disciplines members of the crew. Assures that technicians are held accountable for the quality of the maintenance work that they perform.
• Know, understand, follow, promote and continuously improve company practices and procedures.
• Coordinate multiple activities to accomplish the required maintenance by the promised delivery date.
• Provides coordination with the Director of Operations in scheduling arrivals/departures, preplanning job scopes, and communicating with the customer on the status of work.
• 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.
• Pre-plans work scopes on aircraft which includes deploying manpower, pre-ordering parts, opening the work order, and customer debriefing as needed.
• 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 Director of Operations and other Crew Chiefs of problems and work status so that communications with the customers are timely and complete.
• Performs final “walk around” to ensure aircraft cleanliness and readiness for departure. Reviews workbook for sign offs and parts issues after departure, but prior to closing in the inspection department.
• Assures that crew members are well-trained on assigned aircraft, engines or components and 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 and/or engines.
• Performs “hands on” maintenance as required to assure an on-time departure and customer satisfaction.
• Supports and adheres to safety, environmental, and general housekeeping policies. Is proactive in the area of safety; promotes safe work habits to the crew, monitors the work environment for safety hazards and takes steps to address/remove hazards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid FAA Airframe License required.
• Minimum 5 years of sheet metal experience on civilian or military aircraft.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in aviation

Eligibility Requirements:

• Technical ability on specific airframes and/or engine models in the areas of heavy maintenance, light maintenance, and service bulletins.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple activities to achieve quality maintenance within established time frames.
• Interpersonal skills and verbal ability.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities 

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.