CREW CHIEF

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic / Aviation Crew Chief

Location: Sierra Vista, AZ / OCONUS

Travel: Up to 50% of the time (Must be willing to travel on short notice)

Relocation Assistance: Not available

Drug Screening: Required for employment (may be randomly tested)

Position Contingent upon Award of Contract: No

Summary: Titan Echelon is seeking a skilled Crew Chief to support ground and flight operations for Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) assets. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Rotax and turbo-Rotax engines, with a focus on maintenance, supervision, and instruction. Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) group 3-5 maintenance and operations is a plus. This role ensures compliance with company and manufacturer procedures to meet high-performance standards for daily flight operations. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily aircraft maintenance and flight line operations, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
• Provide classroom and field instruction on Rotax powerplant maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to safety, ground, flight, and training standards, as well as accurate logging of maintenance records.
• Maintain technical orders, inventory control, and part accounting.
• Track consumables, maintenance failures, and support data for MTBO/MTBF.
• Assist in managing critical parts inventory and meeting maintenance milestones.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and briefings for operations and engineering teams.
• Maintain aircraft maintenance logs and configurations in coordination with logistics personnel.

Computer Skills:

• Able to create documents, spreadsheets, or presentation products quickly and efficiently.
• Experience with technical writing, preparation of reports in Adobe.
• Digital computer logging of Aviation Maintenance procedures – familiarity with commercial/military requirements for logging and maintaining aircraft statuses.
• Ability to navigate digital maintenance resources and teach others.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Exceptional knowledge of aviation flight line procedures and Maintenance Operations.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and get along with others.
• Ability to review, interpret, and apply industry standards (FAA/IACO/DoD) and ensure compliance with contract terms and requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with Air Vehicle Systems and subsystems, and Technical Manuals (General Systems, Job Guides, Work Instructions, Fault Isolation, etc.).
• Maintain Aircraft System maintenance logs and configuration with Logistician.
• Ability to obtain Crew Chief Designation after initial training.

Safety Equipment Used:

• Ability to use PPE for mechanical, audible, and chemical hazards.
• Additional equipment based on occupational hazard (situation dependent).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certifications: FAA A&P (IA);
• Medical: FAA Class 3 Physical (required annually).
• Experience: 5+ years in aircraft maintenance, with proven Rotax experience and factory training (heavy maintenance level).
• Additional Skills:
• Experience maintaining aircraft electrical systems.
• Familiarity with composite repair.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.