Crew Chief

at STANDARD AERO BUSINESS AVIATION SERVICES LLC in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Crew Chief

Springfield, IL

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 and quality

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. Assigns work to, and guides and assists a crew of mechanics and/or shop personnel to ensure that quality work is accomplished successfully. The Crew Chief is the supervisor of that crew of technicians and/or shop personnel.

What you'll do:

The Crew Chief participates in the scheduling of arrivals and departures, and the preplanning of job scopes.
Identifies and orders parts required to complete jobs.
Develops and maintains a strong working relationship with the Inspection Department to ensure quality standards are met.
Communicates with the customer on the progress of the job and implements all paperwork related to job orders.
He/she controls hours charged to the job and ensures that safe work practices are employed consistently on each aircraft job or throughout the shop.
Assures that crew members are well trained on assigned aircraft, engines, and/or modification requirements.
Provides technical guidance to technicians on aircraft maintenance and/or engine configurations and/or modification projects, including service bulletins, directives, and enhancements. Considered Directly in Charge of Maintenance as defined in 14 CFR Part 145. Complies with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs), and local work instructions. Must be up-to-date on the scope of required maintenance/projects for customer and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround.
Assigns work to crewmembers based upon scheduled outdates and the technical expertise of the various employees. Trains and assists assigned personnel in proper work procedures and practices. Ensures that maintenance performed by assigned personnel is accomplished in accordance with technical data acceptable to the FAA. Manages overall work-in-progress on assigned projects and makes necessary adjustments to personnel and resources.
Supervises a crew of technicians and/or shop personnel in the performance of aircraft/engine maintenance/modifications. 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.
In conjunction with the maintenance coordinator, supervisor, or manager (as appropriate), pre-plans work scopes on aircraft, engines, and/or modifications including developing action plans, pre-ordering parts, opening the work order, and customer debriefing. Writes all additional items and squawks identified during inspection.
Orders all parts required after the job has arrived. Ensures all scrap parts and repairable parts are returned to their respective areas on a daily basis in accordance with the Inspection Procedure Manual. Ensures that articles receive proper handling, preservation, and storage during the maintenance process. Ensures that non-conforming articles are properly identified and segregated from serviceable articles.
Informs supervisor or manager of problems and work status so that communications with the customers are timely and complete.
Coordinates with other departments as needed to assure that customers have a positive experience at the facility.
Ensures complete work transfer documentation between work shifts to ensure continuity of work ("pass down").
Performs "hands on" maintenance as required to ensure an on-time departure and customer satisfaction.
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