Aircraft Avionics Crew Chief

Contour Aviation; Smyrna (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Contour Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Avionics Crew Chief to oversee avionics systems maintenance and installations. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, alongside a minimum of 5 years in avionics. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, and a commitment to safety and integrity is essential.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid sick leave and vacation hours

Travel privileges after 6 months

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in complex aircraft installations or avionics.
• FAA A&P certificate with specialty in Avionics preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA Regulatory paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to technicians and manage workflow.
• Service and troubleshoot avionics systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

4-year degree in an aviation discipline (preferred)

Tools

Quantum computer system

Test equipment (IFR-4000, IFR-6000)

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Contour Airlines is a long-established aviation services company with diverse capabilities. At Contour Airlines, our core values are at the heart of everything that we do and every decision we make. Constant throughout all of our lines of business is a commitment to integrity and safety. Our team members consistently display an attitude of excellence and the ability to think like a customer. We recognize that there is strength in unity and work together as a team to accomplish our ambitious goals.

As a full-time employee of Contour Airlines

• You are eligible for health, vision, and dental coverage as well as short-term/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance policies. If selected, these are effective on the first day of the month following your date of hire. Our current benefit enrollment guide will be provided during the onboarding process if you are selected for employment.
• You are eligible to participate in our 401(k) savings plan, which would also be effective the first day of the month following your date of hire. The Company match is up to 6%. Your eligibility to participate in this benefit will be in accordance with the normal practices and guidelines of the Company. Our current 401K enrollment guide will be provided during the onboarding process if you are selected for employment.
• You are eligible to receive paid sick leave. You can accrue up to 56 hours per year which will roll over each year until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.
• You are eligible to receive vested vacation hours. These hours are available to you on January 1st following your date of hire.
• You are eligible for non-revenue/space available (NRSA) travel privileges after completing six active months of service.
• You are eligible for a variety of leaves of absence including medical leave, non-medical leave for the care of a family member, maternity leave, paternity leave, personal leave, etc. Specific information regarding Contour Airlines’ leave of absence policy is outlined in our Employee Handbook which will be provided to you during the onboarding process should you be selected for employment.
  
  

Additional Information

• The starting hourly rate for this position is between $35.00 and $44.00 based on your prior work experience. Based on your performance, you are eligible to receive a step increase of $1.00 each year based on your pay anniversary date until you reach $49.00. Once you have reached the maximum pay rate and based on your performance, you are eligible to receive a retention bonus of up to $2,000.00 each year.
• When you work on a Contour Airlines observed holiday, you are eligible to receive holiday pay which is paid at 2 times your hourly rate. Specific information regarding Contour Airlines’ observed holiday policy is outlined in our Employee Handbook which will be provided to you during the onboarding process should you be selected for employment.
• When you work in excess of 40 hours within the pay period, you are eligible for overtime, which is paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate.
  
  

Contour Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.

Contour Airlines understands that some applicants may need reasonable accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to discuss any specific needs that you may have.

Contour Airlines’ rapid growth has created exciting employment opportunities. We invite you to become part of the family.

Summary Of Essential Duties

• Assigning tasks/jobs to the technicians working on the aircraft
• Work with Completions Engineer and Program Manager to define parts required for the completion and assist Spares when necessary with ordering parts
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with workflow and schedules generating completion flow chart that reflects the goals and objectives set by the company for delivery dates
• When possible, perform hands on presence
• Service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all avionics systems that perform functions of communications, navigation, collision avoidance, target acquisition, and automatic aircraft flight control systems
• Ensure that all completion parts and removed parts aircraft parts maintained in a neat and orderly system
• Provide schedule updates through both written and oral communication
• Organize work instructions, technical data, and work orders
• Understand and utilize management tools
• Work in the Quantum computer system regarding sign offs and logging time on jobs
• Service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust AC and DC power generation, conversion and distribution systems and aircraft batteries
• Work overtime and travel as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Minimum 5 years in complex aircraft installations and/or 5 years in a position of avionics and installs.
• Must have working knowledge of test equipment (IFR-4000, IFR-6000, Air Data Test Set, etc.), and procedures associated with General Aviation and Commercial Aviation avionics on different platforms Garmin, Bendix/King, Honeywell, Collins etc., as installed on different air frames.
• This is a fast-paced work environment that performs repairs and installations on platforms from a Turboprop King Air up to a Global with everything in between.
• Knowledge of FAA Regulatory paperwork.
• The ideal candidate will have a FAA A&P certificate with specialty in Avionics.
• Possess high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in avionics and avionics management is preferred.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
• Must have a valid driver license and good driving record.
• Possess polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset
• Possess strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Must have well-developed people skills and ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to handle interruptions and a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.
• Be self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal delivered with tact and professionalism
• Must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and willing to submit to and pass FAA and Company mandated random drug and alcohol tests.
• Able to pass a required 10-year work history review and submit to criminal background and fingerprint checks.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
• Operational knowledge of laptop and desktop computers, working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, or related presentation programs. Operational knowledge of Outlook is required. Competency with internet navigation is also required.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an aviation discipline
• Detailed working knowledge of Quantum.
• 10 years experience supporting aircraft for a 121/135 operations and 145 repair station is desired.
• One year experience in a leadership role/environment
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principals as applied to aviation and must be able to use/interpret diagrams, blueprints, and technical publications.
  
  

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the position. Please be advised that the duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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