Crew Chief 2

AEVEX Corp.; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

AEVEX Aerospace seeks an Aircraft Mechanic/Crew Chief to perform ground and flight operations, maintenance, and records management on unmanned aircraft systems in a training and flight test setting. You will support high-performance flight line activities with safety and efficiency as priorities, using established military/commercial aviation practices.

The role requires expertise with aircraft checklists, maintenance documentation, and collaboration within a deployed team to meet daily

Qualifications

• Experience with Aircraft Systems and subsystems, including theory of operation.
• Familiarity with Aircraft Technical Manuals (General Systems, Fault Isolation, etc.).
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground and flight line maintenance on unmanned aircraft systems in training/test environments.
• Ensure airworthiness through daily servicing and inspections.
• Complete scheduled/unscheduled maintenance actions and document on digital/paper logs.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using multimeter and test equipment.
• Inspect structures and laminates for defects and approve repairs.

Skills

Aircraft Systems knowledge

Ground/flight operations experience

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Education

FAA A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) certificate

IA (Inspection Authorization) preferred

Advanced technical or associate degree preferred

Tools

Rotax 91X engines

Electrical test equipment

Job description

This is an full-time onsite position, five days per week. Two shift operations supporting a flying schedulefor flight test and training events.

Job Overview

AEVEX Aerospace is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic/Crew chief to perform ground and flight operations, aircraft and engine maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, pre and post flight inspections, and maintenance records management on unmanned aircraft systems and subsystems in a training and flight test environment. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting high performance, flight line operations and sortie production with an elevated degree of safety and efficiency.The candidate should be proficient in the use of aircraft checklist (paper and digital) and performingduties using established processes and best practices found in military and/or commercial aviation.

Essential Functions

• Perform flight line and other site level maintenance and repair actions on an Unmanned LightSport Aircraft in a training environment
• Ensure daily completion of ground servicing and maintenance actions to certify airworthiness ofthe aircraft and systems
• Conduct scheduled inspections and complete follow-up maintenance actions, as required
• Maintain Aircraft and Engine digital and paper maintenance and configuration logs formaintenance action performed on aircraft
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair aircraft electrical systems per schematics, diagrams, and faultisolation manuals using a multimeter and/or other types of test equipment
• Inspect and assess aircraft structures and laminated materials for defects and recommend orcomplete repair action as required
• Provide quality control and/or procedure verification reviews on maintenance manuals
• Provide timely logistics and quality assurance recommendations when required.
• Work cohesively with other members of a deployed team to meet daily objectives for maintenanceactions and flight operations
• Utilize emerging software technologies for maintenance documentation and flight operationssupport
• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external businessassociates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policiesand practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and companyculture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Knowledge and experience with Aircraft Systems, subsystems and their Theory of Operation
• Knowledge and experience with Aircraft Technical Manuals (General Systems, Job Guides, FaultIsolation, etc...)
• Experience working with ROTAX 91X series engines preferred
• Any composite/fiberglass fabrication and repair experience is highly desired
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Ability to work cohesively in a high performing team environment

Education / Certifications

• Current Class III medical certificate or ability to obtain prior to start date
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and/or Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
• Advanced Technical or associate degree preferred

Experience

• 8+ years Flight Line or Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) maintenance and flight operationsexperience (preferably deployed)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds
Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
Frequently required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination
Frequently required to reach overhead and frequently reach at/below shoulder level
Frequently experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions
Frequently required to operate hand tools, equipment, heavy machinery
Frequently required to operate motor vehicle
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work
day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Recruitment Communication Notice

All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.