Crew Chief 2

This is a full-time onsite position, five days per week with two shift operations supporting a flying schedule for flight test and training events.

About the role

AEVEX Aerospace is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic/Crew Chief to perform ground and flight operations, aircraft and engine maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, pre- and post-flight inspections, and maintenance records management on unmanned aircraft systems and subsystems in a training and flight test environment. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting high-performance, flight line operations and sortie production with an elevated degree of safety and efficiency. The candidate should be proficient in the use of aircraft checklists (paper and digital) and performing duties using established processes and best practices found in military and/or commercial aviation.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight line and other site-level maintenance and repair actions on an Unmanned Light Sport Aircraft in a training environment
• Ensure daily completion of ground servicing and maintenance actions to certify airworthiness of the aircraft and systems
• Conduct scheduled inspections and complete follow-up maintenance actions, as required
• Maintain Aircraft and Engine digital and paper maintenance and configuration logs for maintenance actions performed on aircraft
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair aircraft electrical systems per schematics, diagrams, and fault isolation manuals using a multimeter and/or other types of test equipment
• Inspect and assess aircraft structures and laminated materials for defects and recommend or complete repair action as required
• Provide quality control and/or procedure verification reviews on maintenance manuals
• Provide timely logistics and quality assurance recommendations when required
• Work cohesively with other members of a deployed team to meet daily objectives for maintenance actions and flight operations
• Utilize emerging software technologies for maintenance documentation and flight operations support
• Perform other duties as required

Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule] is required. The employee is responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices. The role embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience with Aircraft Systems, subsystems, and their Theory of Operation
• Knowledge and experience with Aircraft Technical Manuals (General Systems, Job Guides, Fault Isolation, etc.)
• Experience working with ROTAX 91X series engines preferred
• Composite/fiberglass fabrication and repair experience is highly desired
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Ability to work cohesively in a high-performing team environment
• Ability to meet all requirements to deploy to the CENTCOM AOR
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license
• Must be eligible to deploy to an OCONUS location
• U.S. Citizenship required

Qualifications

• Current Class III medical certificate or ability to obtain prior to start date
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and/or Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
• Advanced Technical or associate degree preferred
• 8+ years Flight Line or Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) maintenance and flight operations experience (preferably deployed)
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
• Frequently required to view objects up close and distant range with hand-eye coordination
• Frequently required to reach overhead and frequently reach at/below shoulder level
• Frequently experience a high level of noise, adverse weather, or temperature conditions
• Frequently required to operate hand tools, equipment, heavy machinery
• Frequently required to operate motor vehicle

Benefits

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including:

• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
• Professional development funds
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.