Aviation Career Builder

2 days ago


Williamsville, Illinois, United States StandardAero Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Crew Chief to join our team at StandardAero. As a Crew Chief, you will be responsible for leading our technical operations and ensuring the quality of work performed on assigned aircraft, engines, and/or modification orders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain strong relationships with the Inspection Department to ensure quality and update customers on job progress.
  • Implement all paperwork related to job orders and control hours charged to the job.
  • Ensure consistent safe work practices and train crew members on aircraft, engines, and modifications.
  • Provide technical guidance on aircraft maintenance, engine configurations, and modifications, including service bulletins and directives.
  • Assign work based on crew expertise and deadlines, train personnel in proper procedures, and ensure maintenance meets FAA standards.
  • Supervise technicians in aircraft/engine maintenance and modifications, handle performance appraisals, salary recommendations, rewards, recognition, and discipline.
  • Review incoming work scopes with all teams to implement action plans, parts ordering, work order setup, and customer debriefing.
  • Order parts, return scrap and repairable items daily, ensure proper handling and storage, and segregate non-conforming articles.
  • Manage all job paperwork, update work orders with job cards, review documentation before final release, and ensure accurate maintenance records and daily computer system input.
  • Monitor job hours to control costs and meet deadlines, review daily employee time records for accuracy.
  • Ensure quality standards with Inspection Department, advise Quality Leader on system changes, and release aircraft to inspection upon job completion.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Five years' experience as an A & P mechanic in service/engine shop or five years of craftsman experience in modifications (paint, sheet metal, wood, or trim) or 5 years' experience as an installer or technician in avionics.
  • Demonstrated technical ability on airframes and/or engine models in the areas of heavy maintenance, light maintenance, and service bulletins.
  • Demonstrated technical ability in avionics, paint, sheet metal, wood, or trim projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems.
  • Must be appropriately certificated in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple activities to achieve quality maintenance within established time-frames.
  • Good interpersonal skills and verbal ability in order to communicate and work effectively with customers and employees.
Preferred Requirements
  • Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%, paid time off, bonus opportunities, health & dependent care flexible spending accounts, short- & long-term disability, life & AD&D insurance, learning & training opportunities, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.



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