Crew Chief

Daily Responsibilities

• Covers workload requirements with Supervisors.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the assigned Maintenance Department to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency.
• Maintains work areas, building, ground support equipment, and materials in safe, clean, and operable condition.
• Conducts Team Meetings with Supervisor.
• Oversees employee activities and documents as required.
• Communicates aircraft discrepancies with Supervisors, customer representatives, and employees.
• Provides technical guidance/expertise in functional area up to and including using complex manuals and blueprints.
• Mentors, trains, and provides performance feedback.
• Provides input on disciplinary actions, performance management programs, and selection process.
• Complies with environmental health and safety policies/procedures.
• Participates in 5-S activities.
• Provides input on accident investigation and associated paperwork.
• Makes sure accurate data collection on employees in assigned work area.
• Makes sure routine task cards and N/R budgets are monitored/ensured.
• Estimates man-hours and prepares time estimates.
• Completes/approves all paperwork prior to turnover to QC/QA for final release.
• Works outside may be required at times.
• May be required to work on the aircraft to support business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of practical aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA-issued Airframe or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Thorough knowledge in functional areas as evidenced through previous experience and skill.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks; prioritize, assign, and coordinate work.
• Advanced knowledge of inspection/maintenance procedures in functional areas.
• Advanced knowledge of pertinent reference materials.
• Ability to work shift unsupervised within prescribed framework of authority.
• Enjoy working on commercial aircraft and growing professionally.
• Basic PC (computer) skills.
• Engine run and taxi qualifications may be required.
• Fuel farm qualifications may be required.

Work Environment

We put safety first and take pride in creating workspaces that invite collaboration and innovation. Our Service Centers are world-class, and our technicians work in climate-controlled hangars that are clean, comfortable, and promote safety. Position requires full-time presence at our Tucson, AZ or Bridgeport, WV facility with on-site collaboration essential to role success. 12-hour shifts on a 3/4/4/3 schedule, which include days, nights, and weekends. Relocation assistance is available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Annual wellness incentives up to $750.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401K with 6% company match.
• Annual bonus plan.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Company provided uniforms.

About the Role

MHIRJ’s network of service centers, support offices, and parts depots are positioned in important aviation hubs in the U.S. The Operations Crew Chief, in conjunction with the Supervisor, oversees and/or performs daily activities for an assigned functional area of MHIRJ Aviation. Leading a team of aircraft maintenance technicians, including certificated and/or non-certificated technicians, the Operations Crew Chief is a working member of the maintenance group and is directly responsible to the Maintenance Supervisor. Utilizes component maintenance manuals and Engineering dispositions.