CREW CHIEF, AVIATION PAINTER

What You Will Do

The Painting group is responsible for the preparation and painting of Commercial Aircraft types. The Lead shall be responsible to your Supervisor / Manager for the overall operation of his/her crew. The Leads duties shall be assigned / reassigned by your Supervisor/Manager.

• Provide on-the-job training and technical assistance to personnel in your crew.
• Evaluate the performance of personnel on his/her crew and make recommendations as necessary to your supervisor.
• Perform only that work authorized by his/her supervisor and ensure that the work is performed to the standards of good workmanship required by ST Aerospace Mobile, Inc.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment used by his/her crew are kept in serviceable condition and stored in an orderly manner.
• Recommend to your supervisor any requirements or improvements for your crew.
• Exercise control over stock checked out of Stockroom by employees on your crew.
• Complete your crew timecards and approve all hours worked.
• Report to your supervisor, with recommendations, any personnel problems that cannot be resolved satisfactorily within the crew.
• Recommend disciplinary action within your crew.
• Assist your supervisor as requested in the evaluation of non-routine work cards for parts, manhours and span time, and indicate corrective action.
• Maintain continuous oversight of work progress.
• Keep your supervisor always apprised of the status, particularly on jobs that are off schedule.
• Aid in the preparation of the shift status and change-over reports.
• Perform any work that may be assigned by your supervisor.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Good working knowledge of all appropriate skill levels, through understanding of all FAR’s and company policies and procedures, through knowledge of all aircraft manuals and related materials.
• Knowledge of ATA codes, knowledge of all paperwork procedures including job cards/timecards, routine/non-routine cards, S.R.M’s, service bulletins, and work sign-off/sell-off procedures.

Supervision

• Under direction. Normally performs duties according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary.

Interpersonal Environment

• A moderate level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship with co-workers and supervision.

Physical Environment

• Requires easy mobility around various sections of aircraft and the dexterity to operate spray equipment efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Requires the ability to wear a respirator without restrictions due to exposure to fumes.
• Must be able to pass physical exam, including pulmonary function test.
• Requires mental skills and quickness with the ability to cope with stress and intense effort or exertion usually caused by long working hours.
• Must have the capacity to gain knowledge by hearing about one’s own safety due to the dangers involved.
• Working environment requires standing 90% of the workday on hard surfaces and man lifts.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Report to work regularly.

What You Need

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Airframe license and/or Repairman Certificate.
• 5 years minimum of aircraft painting or related structures.

What You Get More Than Just Compensation With US

• Medical Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k with Employer match
• PTO
• Company provided uniforms
• 6 Nationally recognized holidays
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company sponsored events throughout the year

Reasonable Accommodations

• ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.