Crew Chief

Helimax Aviation, Inc.; McClellan Place (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid travel

Per diem

Job summary

Helimax Aviation, LLC. is seeking a Crew Chief to lead and supervise First Mechanics and the team in all phases of aircraft maintenance and maintenance planning to meet goals and deadlines. The Crew Chief directs work, coordinates with QC and inspectors, and ensures accurate logbooks and data are maintained.

Ideal candidates are seasoned aviation professionals with an A&P certification, strong leadership, and fluent communication skills to ensure safety and regulatory compliance across all tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be intimately familiar with applicable FAA regulations and Company policy.
• Oversees maintenance planning and aircraft readiness to meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise First Mechanics and team mechanics.
• Authorize return to service after maintenance per 14 CFR 43.7.
• Maintain logbooks and aircraft weight & balance data.
• Coordinate with QC and inspectors to meet task objectives.
• Assign and schedule daily workload for crews.
• Provide required training and complete proficiency checks.

Skills

FAA regulations

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Airframe & Powerplant certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Reports To: Director of Maintenance

Helimax Aviation, LLC. is seeking a Crew Chief to join the team. The successful candidate will direct, supervise, and assist First Mechanics and fellow team mechanics in all phases of aircraft maintenance and maintenance planning to meet goals and schedule deadlines, as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Authorized to approve aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. (14 CFR 43.7)

• Ability to reweigh and perform aircraft weight and balance operations and compilation of weight and balance data.

• Complete logbook records in accordance with Company policy and FAA regulations.

• Required to be on constant alert for defective, worn, or failed parts, as well as safe working conditions.

• Schedule daily crew meetings to include, but not be limited to, relaying pertinent information to recent posted Maintenance Alert Bulletins, Training, Safety, and other sensitive and relevant company information to aid the mechanics in proper performance of their duties.

• Responsible for reportable items to Quality Control (QC) or CAS, such as MISR, SDR, and information necessary for QC to report to the FAA, as appropriate.

• Knowledge on the status of aircraft parts, parts orders, materials inventory, and communicating needs of items required to maintain aircraft.

• Responsible for the repair of support equipment, tooling, and communicating needs and deficiencies, ensuring that only currently calibrated tooling is used.

• Maintain good housekeeping of the maintenance facilities, to include reporting deficiencies as needed.

• Ensure all maintenance personnel have access to and are using required current Maintenance Manuals, Company manuals, and other Technical Data that is current and up to date for aircraft maintenance at hand.

• Ensure all current approved data, reference, and training materials are properly maintained and segregated.

• Verify the proper tools and equipment are being used correctly for the job tasks at hand.

• Required to assign tasks accordingly, not exceeding the capability, skills, or knowledge of any individual without the assistance of a fully capable and experienced individual of the assigned task. (14 CFR 65.81(a)(b))

• Coordinate with QC primary and collateral duty inspectors, as required, to meet task objectives.

• Discuss and monitor all activities to ensure safe and best practices are observed by all crew members, as described in the Company's HSE and SPCC Manuals posted on the Company's Intranet. Ensure all crews are using the proper safety gear for the job.

• Ensure proper and timely entry of maintenance performed and parts usage in the aircraft log pages and Electronic Maintenance database records.

• Must be familiar with the proper opening, completion, and closing of Repair Station Work Orders.

• Responsible for positive promotion of company policy and procedures to the workforce.

• Ability to plan short-term maintenance, organize, and execute maintenance needs.

• Ensure proper job pass-down procedures are being followed at all times.

• Assign and schedule the daily workload to assigned crews.

• Coordinate crew shift changes and communicate travel and lodging requirements with their crews, as required.

• Provide required training of assigned crews, complete OJT forms, and proficiency checks, as required.

• Communicate effectively with transportation equipment managers regarding any servicing needs, repairs, or issues with company vehicles, trailers, trucks, or other rolling stock equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be intimately familiar with applicable FAA regulations and Company policy.

• Valid Airframe and Powerplant certification. (IA is recommended)

• Overseas travel is required in support of aircraft operations.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Required to stay current with all mandatory company-assigned reading and training.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles.

• Knowledge of basic computer skills and MS Office.

• Must be OAS Carded/Card able.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience maintaining large civil aircraft, including troubleshooting, repairing airframe and powerplant systems, deferrals, corrective actions, and returning aircraft to service.

• Must have inspection and Airworthiness Release Authority.

• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned work and know the assigned scope of the operation and the status of the work.

• Possess strong leadership skills.

• Meet all Airworthiness Release requirements. (GMM and 14 CFR 135.443)

* Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.

* Company-paid travel and lodging are provided, along with per diem.

Helimax Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Competitive wages and a generous benefit package.

Applicants have rights under federal employment laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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