Aviation Maintenance Crew Chief

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, TSC is an employee-owned company that has been providing high-quality technical services and solutions for over 50 years. Our diverse portfolio includes full lifecycle support in Precision Strike and Area Effects; Area Protection; Airborne Sensors and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Vehicle Protection; Electronic Warfare Systems; Air and Missile Defense; Space Systems, and Intelligence and Information Systems.

About the role

TSC's Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (AISR) Division is actively recruiting a dynamic Aviation Crew Chief to support ground and flight operations at our Test & Formal Flying Training Unit (FTU) located in Sierra Vista, AZ (Fort Huachuca, AZ). The selected individual will ensure compliance with contractual and internal requirements to ensure operational maintenance procedures are followed and daily flight operations meet the high-quality performance standard that our customers demand.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and effective daily operations of aircraft maintenance and flight line operations at Test & Training Site.
• Remain in compliance with ground and flight procedures, training procedures, and standards and evaluation procedures.
• Adhere to worksite safety, digital and paper logbooks, maintenance records, FOD and tool control, Technical Orders, part accounting.
• Complete timely and accurate maintenance records.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and briefings to operations managers and engineering.
• Maintain accountability of COMSEC equipment and associated hardware.
• Track consumables, record MX failures and support MTBO / MTBF data tracking.
• Meet aircraft maintenance milestones.
• Assist in maintaining a list of critical parts and components needed to keep the site on time and on schedule.
• Work extended hours and/or shift work when required/directed.
• Account for all parts and tools used during each shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years (preferred) Maintenance experience on Flight Line or in UAS flight operations
• Knowledge and experience with group 3-5 UAS and subsystems
• Knowledge and experience with Aircraft Technical Manuals (General Systems, Job Guides, Fault Isolation, etc.)
• Experience installing and maintaining electrical systems
• Troubleshooting electrical issues, and ability to read electrical diagrams, schematics, and understand the theory of operation
• Experience with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions and electrical safety measures
• Experience using multimeter, oscilloscope, and like equipment to test electrical systems
• Ability to work extended hours and/or shift work
• Active SECRET security clearance
• FAA A&P or equivalent (preferred)
• Normal Color Vision
• Visual Acuity – 20/20 (corrected)
• Work Experience in aviation field in OCONUS (deployed) location
• Clean Background Check
• U.S. Citizenship

Skills

• Thorough understanding of all aspects of airframe, powerplant, electrical systems, mechanical systems, RF systems, troubleshooting
• Experience with FAA, ICAO, and DoD Flight and Maintenance standards, airworthiness, and safety
• Adherence to DCMA procedures and reporting maintenance in logbooks
• Comprehension of maintenance manuals, Technical Orders, Compliance Procedures
• FOD control program adherence
• Property control and logistics of Government Furnished Equipment and COMSEC
• Ability to work varying schedules (shiftwork)
• Exceptional knowledge of aviation flight line procedures and Maintenance Operations
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent organization and planning skills, and excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and get along with others
• Ability to review, interpret, and apply industry standards (FAA/IACO/DoD) and ensure compliance to contract terms and requirements
• Knowledge and experience with Air Vehicle Systems and subsystems, and Technical Manuals (General Systems, Job Guides, Work Instructions, Fault Isolation, etc.)
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft office suite
• Able to create documents, spreadsheets or presentation products quickly and efficiently
• Experience with technical writing, preparation of reports in Adobe
• Digital computer logging of Aviation Maintenance procedures – familiarity with commercial/military requirements for logging and maintaining aircraft statuses
• Understanding MS Windows computer functions and ability to teach others how to navigate digital maintenance resources
• Ability to obtain Crew Chief Designation after initial training
• Experienced in composite repair (desired)

Physical Work Environment

• Ability to work outside for 10-12 hour shifts in >100 deg F weather
• Ability to lift overhead items
• Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to walk on flight lines and on ramps 1+ miles per day
• May require working in austere locations with limited access to selective food; shelter provided at worksite

Safety Equipment

• Ability to use PPE for mechanical, audible, and chemical hazards
• Additional equipment based on occupational hazard (situation dependent)

Medical Requirements

• A FAA class 3 flight physical is required annually
• Must comply with MOD 17 physical and psychological standards for deployment to CENTCOM’s area of responsibility

Travel

10-25%, the candidate must be able to travel and/or deploy with relatively short notice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Co-Sponsored Health Plan
• Paid Leave