Avionics Crew Chief

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This position is eligible for a $20,000 sign on bonus!

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As the  Avionics Crew Chief,  you will supervise a crew of leads and technicians in the performance of avionics and electrical systems maintenance and installation of complex avionics and electrical systems. Assures that technicians are held accountable for the quality of the maintenance work that they perform. Appraises, recommends salary and other status changes, rewards, recognizes, and disciplines members of the crew.

What you’ll do :

• Use deductive reasoning in technical issues
• Coordinate multiple activities to accomplish the required maintenance by the promised delivery date
• Assists lead technicians with assignment of work to crew members based upon scheduled out dates and the technical expertise of the various employees. Provides technical guidance and troubleshooting assistance to technicians on aircraft maintenance and / or install configurations, as well as service bulletins, directives, and enhancements. Must be up to date on scope of required maintenance and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround.
• With the Department Manager, pre-plans work scopes on aircraft including engineering coordination, deploying manpower, pre-ordering parts, and customer debriefing.
• Coordinates with other departments in scheduling arrivals / departures, job flow, and communicating with the customer or CPM on the status of work.
• Monitors hours charged to a job to assure that costs are controlled, and schedule dates are met. Reviews employee timecards on a daily basis to verify accuracy of time charged to work orders.
• Performs final “walk around” to ensure aircraft cleanliness and readiness for departure. Reviews workbook for sign offs and parts issues prior to presenting to the inspection department.
• Assures that crew members are well-trained on assigned aircraft that they are scheduled for periodic technical training in-house or at designated off-site locations. Works cooperatively with other Crew Chiefs or shops to assure cross-training on other aircraft and / or systems.
• Coordinates with other departments as needed to assure that customers have a positive experience at the facility.
• Actively works to simplify for efficiency, ease of work performance, quality, and turnaround time. Ensures that safe work practices are employed consistently on each aircraft job or throughout the shop.
• Supports and adheres to safety, environmental, and general housekeeping policies. Is proactive in the area of safety; promotes safe work habits to the crew, monitors the work environment for safety hazards and takes steps to address / remove hazards.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a positive customer service attitude without compromising quality.
• Performs other duties as required by the department

Position Requirements :

Preferred Characteristics :

Salary : $90,000 - 105,000, based on experience

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, StandardAero considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

This position is eligible for a $20,000 sign on bonus!

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