Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

Crew Chief, Aircraft Maintenance

The Crew Chief, Aircraft Maintenance reports to the Maintenance Manager, as assigned. In the role of Crew Chief you will plan, develop, manage, oversee, and perform maintenance, repair, modification, inspection, and record keeping activities for RTFlight aircraft to assure the proper functioning, high availability and airworthiness of aircraft, equipment, and accessories consistent with the procedures and standards of RTFlight.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and perform aircraft scheduled and unscheduled maintenance supporting RTFlight missions, including aircraft departure and arrival activities.
• Plan, implement, and maintain effective procedures, policies and systems for the scheduling and maintenance of aircraft. Ensure accurate, current, and complete documentation is utilized and maintained to include records, inspection programs, and maintenance manuals. Ensure that RTFlight standards and effective cost controls are adhered to, and that aircraft maintenance operations are performed in accordance with requirements, schedules, and commitments.
• Oversee offsite major repair and overhaul projects and the conduct of all such services necessary to achieve compliance with RTFlight standards and FAA regulations.
• Perform on-site inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, and test of RTFlight aircraft and component equipment, including sophisticated electronic navigational and control devices, mechanical and hydraulic systems, and gas turbine engines.
• Crew Chiefs will be trained and capable on all RTFlight aircraft. They will also be focused on one airframe type for additional duties and training. Additional responsibilities include, inspection packages, due lists, logbook entries, audits, and research.
• Establish priorities and coordinate with appropriate RTFlight supporting departments or contractors to ensure aircraft is airworthy and the facility is properly maintained. This may include oversight of the passenger accommodations and hangar facility including janitorial services, and maintenance of associated ground support equipment. This also includes maintaining an adequate supply of tools, serviceable parts, components, and consumables necessary for servicing and maintenance of assigned aircraft.
• Manage aircraft maintenance costs in a manner which assures that both operating, and capital budgets are considered during decision making; and as necessary, provide support in the development of financial plans for aircraft maintenance and facilities operations.
• Prepare estimates on costs of labor and materials for future work to be performed on aircraft to include down-time needs; and provide scheduling input with Maintenance Managers for all work to be performed.
• Provide management of general facilities maintenance, housekeeping, and oversight of RTX Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures specific to activities being conducted within RTFlight leased, rented, or owned properties.
• Order parts, components, tools, consumables, and supplies consistent with areas of responsibility and provide the validation, proper account assignments and pre-approval in the review of vendor billings or charges. Manage spares inventory for aircraft, including ordering, completion of required documentation and performing receiving inspections.
• Maintain and complete all processes within span of control in accordance with current RTFlight Quality Management System and ISBAO requirements/procedures.
• Ensure that all activities are in compliance with all appropriate Raytheon Technologies and Government guidelines.
• Perform additional tasks and acquire varying responsibilities as appropriate.
• Must be able to travel worldwide without restriction, up to 10% travel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Must hold a valid A&P Certificate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Flight Operations Manual; and
• Demonstrates knowledge of the CFRs and standards relating to aircraft maintenance.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Relocation may be eligible for this position
• And more!