A&P Technician and Crew Chief

International Executive Service Corps; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering aerospace firm as an A&P Technician and Crew Chief, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the airworthiness of advanced aircraft. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a talented team, oversee critical maintenance operations, and ensure compliance with stringent FAA and NASA standards. Your expertise will guide the maintenance of Saab 340 aircraft while fostering a culture of safety and quality. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this role allows you to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry, contributing to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of flight. If you're passionate about aviation and ready for a rewarding challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Unpaid Time Off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related work experience or equivalent education.
• FAA A&P License and valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead A&P technicians and oversee aircraft maintenance operations.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and NASA regulations.

Skills

A&P Technician

Crew Chief

FAA Regulations Compliance

Aircraft Maintenance

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Safety Protocols

Education

High School diploma/GED

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License

Vocational school/Associate

Tools

Maintenance Tracking Software

Computerized Diagnostic Tools

Job description

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated A&P Technician and Crew Chief to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

1. Primary authority and responsibility for the airworthiness of the aircraft.
2. Act as the Crew Chief, leading a team of A&P technicians and support personnel. Maintain daily task assignments for all work performed on aircraft.
3. Oversee day-to-day aircraft build and maintenance operations and ensure that all work is completed in accordance with FAA and NASA regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
4. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior technicians and ensure proper training and compliance with safety protocols.
5. Perform and oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Saab 340 aircraft. Assess and disposition aircraft squawks.
6. Execute and manage complex aircraft modifications, retrofits, and system upgrades, ensuring all changes meet regulatory standards and aircraft specifications.
7. Pre-inspect work of others prior to submitting to quality assurance inspection.
8. Final Inspect work of others and stamp off on the final product allowing installation into higher assemblies.
9. Ability to achieve an internal QA stamp authority for inspection of specific aircraft parts, subsystem, and systems.
10. Ensure accurate documentation and completion of all maintenance records and logbooks per FAA and company requirements.
11. Monitor aircraft systems, engines, airframes, and components to detect potential issues before they become critical problems.
12. Ensure all maintenance practices comply with FAA Part 25 repair station guidelines, OEM requirements, NASA maintenance and quality assurance guidelines, and Aurora Flight Sciences safety and EH&S policies.
13. Understanding of the different requirements for producing both flight worthy production parts and research & development parts respectively.
14. Understand and maintain the separation of flight and not for flight items.
15. Strictly adhere to all FOD control policies and procedures.
16. Champion and work in a shadowed toolbox environment.
17. Utilize a tool sign in and out process for tools brought into the workspace that are not shadowed.
18. Must adhere to all chemical safety procedures, chemical cabinet awareness cleanliness and organization.
19. Develop and implement safety protocols and best practices for the maintenance team.
20. Perform final inspections to verify that all repairs and modifications are completed to the highest standard of airworthiness and meet design and quality requirements.
21. Provide subject matter expertise for troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical, avionics, and structural issues on Saab 340 aircraft.
22. Stay current with technical manuals, bulletins, and manufacturer updates specific to the Saab 340 and other relevant aircraft systems.
23. Document maintenance procedures for the experimental systems and modified aircraft in a supplemental maintenance manual.
24. Serve as a liaison between the maintenance team, engineering, and management to ensure all technical needs are met. Provide design review feedback for integration, maintainability, and compliance with FAA and NASA airworthiness standards.
25. Coordinate with the parts department to ensure timely ordering and availability of parts, tools, and materials required for maintenance, modifications, and aircraft operation.
26. Assist in budget planning and control by monitoring costs associated with labor, materials, and third-party services.

Minimum Requirements

1. Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).
2. FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required.
3. Valid Driver’s License required and ability to obtain airport access card.
4. Must be a US Person.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.

Preferred Requirements

1. Minimum of 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience with Saab 340 aircraft maintenance, repairs, and modifications.
2. Previous experience as a Crew Chief or Lead Technician in an Experimental Aircraft Design/Build and Integration / including General Aircraft maintenance environment.
3. Proven experience as a Technician in an Experimental Aircraft Design/Build and Integration / including General Aircraft modifications, including systems upgrades, avionics installations, and airframe alterations, and required certifications:
4. GE CT7 General Familiarization Certification, strongly preferred.
5. Flight Safety International Saab 340 A/B Maintenance Certification strongly preferred.
6. GE Dowty Propeller Field Repairs Certification strongly preferred.
7. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
8. A working knowledge of Saab 340 systems, structures, engines, and avionics.
9. Able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
10. Inspection Authorization (IA) eligible.
11. Experience in Aviation, and IR&D / Experimental Mechanical / Aircraft Builds and Systems.
12. Experience teaching and mentoring teams and young engineers.
13. Proficient with maintenance tracking software and computerized diagnostic tools.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to work in a hangar/manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
2. Follow Boeing regulations for lifting; consistently stand, stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb, and kneel.
3. May be required to support extended hours.
4. Work onsite daily in Manassas, VA.
5. Must be able to travel to various domestic 3rd party and/or Boeing/Aurora sites (up to 25% travel).

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

• Minimum Range: $53,000.00 to $94,000.00
• Maximum Range: $63,000.00 to $112,000.00

Aurora Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.