CREW CHIEF, APG

About the role

The Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief is accountable to the appropriate manager for overseeing the work accomplished by the repair station on specific aircraft programs. The position involves coordinating and issuing specific task assignments, ensuring timely accomplishment of tasks, and maintaining a high-quality, airworthy product that meets all applicable company, customer, and FAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Train and assist subordinates in proper work procedures and practices.
• Prioritize daily work requirements according to schedule and manpower availability. Assign tasks to qualified Mechanics and Technicians according to work scope requirements, ensuring all technical instructions, blueprints, specifications, etc. are clearly understood.
• Provide technical assistance to Mechanics and Technicians on specific task assignments as necessary to assure all maintenance is performed properly, resulting in a high-quality, airworthy product.
• Indoctrinate new personnel in observing applicable safety precautions and quality of workmanship standards relevant to their functions.
• Monitor the progress of daily tasks to ensure the program remains on schedule and to detect any problems. Document details of tasks that were scheduled but unable to be completed.
• Work with customers and core team members to discuss workflow, identify areas of concern, and formulate strategies to resolve problems that threaten to impact the aircraft schedule.
• Assure that all maintenance is properly performed and recorded using the proper form and manner, consistent with all applicable company, customer, and FAA requirements.
• Interact with the appropriate manager as necessary to assure adequate coverage and continuity of personnel.
• Assure the proper tagging and handling of all parts processed. Maintain the preservation of all units or parts during the work process, installation, and storage.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety practices within the hangars and around aircraft to assure the premises are maintained in a clean and orderly manner, creating a safe and healthy environment. Conduct regular safety meetings to remind employees of company safety policies and housekeeping requirements, specific employee responsibilities, and current issues.
• Assure that authorized personnel execute all necessary maintenance entries on maintenance forms and work orders used by the repair station.
• Utilize personal computer to research technical data or parts requirements and assure that only approved data and parts are utilized during maintenance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Appropriate FAA, A & P certification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a mechanic working on heavy aircraft.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and various other technical data, including Structural Repair Manual (SRM), General Maintenance Manual (GMM), etc.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary and work independently.
• Problem resolution and good interpersonal skills working with all organizational levels are a must.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. A&P License is required; specialized aircraft trade training is a plus.
• Experience: Three (3) years minimum experience in heavy commercial maintenance.