Lead Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

Vista; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) plan with match

PTO accrual based on service

Life, disability insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Mental Health Wellness Program

Empty Leg Flight Benefits

Job summary

Vista America, an operating partner of Vista, seeks a Crew Chief for the Legacy EMB135 to ensure availability and reliability of the fleet. You will coordinate with MCC, Planning and Technical Services to minimize downtime while delivering top-tier service to flight crews and owners.

This role involves 91/135 flight duties on a managed aircraft, leading maintenance teams, reviewing maintenance plans and ensuring compliance with airworthiness directives.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate required.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in maintenance.
• Strong communication across teams and with flight crews.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of aircraft availability and reliability.
• Coordinate with flight crew to communicate issues timely.
• Forecast maintenance activities with Planners for base and line maintenance.
• Provide feedback to optimize aircraft downtime while ensuring maintenance is performed.
• Collaborate with MCC Controllers, Planners and service providers to minimize downtime.
• Perform and supervise scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for timely return to service.
• Review maintenance plans to reflect program requirements and operation demands.
• Resolve unscheduled maintenance events quickly with MCC Controllers.
• Schedule line maintenance including MEL item rectifications.
• Maintain up-to-date maintenance tracking data and report findings to leadership.
• Ensure fleet campaigns and Airworthiness Directives are compliant.
• Assess supplier proposals and advise the Director of Managed Aircraft.
• Work with Technical Services to validate maintenance program effectiveness.
• Partner with leadership to streamline processes.
• Mentor junior Crew Chiefs and team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational readiness

Education

FAA A&P certificate

Job description

Vista America, an operating partner of Vista, seeks a Crew Chief for the Legacy EMB135 to ensure availability and reliability of the fleet. You will coordinate with MCC, Planning and Technical Services to minimize downtime while delivering top-tier service to flight crews and owners.

This role involves 91/135 flight duties on a managed aircraft, leading maintenance teams, reviewing maintenance plans and ensuring compliance with airworthiness directives.