C-130 Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

ADP, Inc.; Thermal (CA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

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Health and retirement benefits

Company-paid travel for rotations

Resumo da oferta

Coulson Aviation in Thermal, CA seeks an experienced C-130 Crew Chief to lead maintenance teams, ensure safety and airworthiness, and manage parts and records. The role includes supervising personnel, coordinating with Control and Stores, and performing final certifying inspections under FAA authority.

Ideal candidates have a current FAA A&P, heavy aircraft experience, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualificações

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of Crew Chief experience in heavy aircraft maintenance.
• Experience leading aircraft-maintenance personnel in a maintenance/RO facility or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and approved data.
• Valid driver’s license and travel ability (domestic/international).
• Ability to obtain CDL Class A for truck/trailer operations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise maintenance personnel on the aircraft; provide direction and training.
• Ensure maintenance is performed safely per FAA, manuals, and data.
• Perform final inspections and approve return to service under FAA authority.
• Review materials and ensure proper identification and storage per standards.
• Coordinate parts availability with Maintenance Control and Stores.
• Manage inventory, work orders, and related maintenance activities in Corridor.
• Plan parts provisioning to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Troubleshoot complex systems and oversee post-maintenance checks.
• Maintain records, logs, and calibration of tools and equipment.
• Promote safe, organized, professional work environment.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

FAA regulations knowledge

Team supervision

Problem solving

Formação académica

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

CDL Class A

Passport and travel ability

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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C-130 Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

Thermal, CA, US

29 days ago Requisition ID: 1112

At Coulson Aviation, we operate, modify, and maintain a diverse fleet of specialized aircraft supporting aerial firefighting operations worldwide. Our fleet includes C-130 Hercules, Boeing 737 FIRELINERS™, Cessna Citation 550 and 560 aircraft, CH-47D Chinooks, and Sikorsky S-61 and S-76 helicopters. We operate across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Chile.

As our company and aircraft fleet continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced C-130 Crew Chief to join our team. This full-time position is responsible for leading the maintenance personnel assigned to an aircraft and ensuring the highest standards of safety, airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.

This position follows a rotational schedule, allowing employees to live anywhere in the United States and travel to the assigned work location for scheduled rotations. Company-paid travel is provided, so permanent relocation is not required.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• A rotational schedule that allows you to live anywhere in the United States.
• Company-paid travel to and from the work location for scheduled rotations.
• No requirement to permanently relocate.
• Competitive, year-round compensation with no seasonal uncertainty.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A leadership role supporting the operation and maintenance of the legendary C-130 Hercules.
• Challenging and varied work in both hangar and operational environments.
• Meaningful work supporting aerial firefighting operations around the world.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead and supervise the maintenance personnel assigned to the aircraft, providing day-to-day direction, guidance, mentoring, and training.
• Ensure all assigned maintenance is performed safely and in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, company manuals, approved technical data, and established procedures.
• Perform final inspections and approve aircraft for return to service within the scope of your FAA certificate and company authorization.
• Review incoming materials and ensure raw materials, parts, and components are properly identified, controlled, segregated, stored, and maintained according to manufacturer requirements and accepted industry practices.
• Work with the Maintenance Control Manager and Stores personnel to ensure the appropriate availability of parts, materials, tools, and supplies for the assigned aircraft.
• Manage assigned inventory, receiving, shipping, core returns, work orders, and other maintenance-related activities in Corridor.
• Plan and coordinate parts provisioning and pre-ordering to ensure required maintenance materials are available when needed.
• Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems and oversee required post-maintenance inspections, operational checks, and testing.
• Ensure worksheets, technical logs, tracking updates, work orders, and other required maintenance records are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Ensure tools, ground-support equipment, and mission-specific equipment are properly calibrated, stored, maintained, and kept in safe working conditions.
• Promote a safe, organized, and professional working environment throughout all maintenance activities.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• A current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of previous Crew Chief experience.
• Previous experience leading aircraft-maintenance personnel in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility or a comparable operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft-maintenance requirements, company manuals, and approved technical data.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex aircraft systems and completing post-maintenance checks.
• A valid driver’s license.
• A valid passport and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• The ability to obtain a CDL Class A license for the required truck-and-trailer combination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Candidates must have previous heavy aircraft maintenance experience. Preference will be given to applicants with C-130 Hercules experience; however, qualified candidates with heavy maintenance experience on other comparable aircraft are encouraged to apply.

We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.