Aircraft Avionics Crew Chief (nightshift)

CORPORATE FLIGHT MANAGEMENT INC•Smyrna, TN

3d•$35 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Contour is a long-established aviation services company with a diverse range of capabilities. At Contour, our core values guide every action and decision. We are unwavering in our commitment to integrity and safety, which remains at the heart of all our business lines. Our team members exemplify an attitude of excellence, consistently striving to think like a customer. We believe there is strength in unity, and we work together as a team to achieve ambitious goals. Full-Time Employee Benefits & Compensation Overview As a full-time employee of Contour, you are eligible for the following benefits and programs: Insurance Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance (effective the first day of the month following your hire date) 401(k) Savings Plan Eligibility begins the first day of the month following your hire date. The Company offers a matching contribution up to 6% of your eligible compensation. Enrollment guidelines and a 401(k) Enrollment Guide will be provided during onboarding. Paid Sick Leave Accrual of up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year. Unused sick leave rolls over annually until your sick bank reaches 480 hours. Vested Vacation Hours Eligible to receive vacation hours on January 1st following your hire date. These hours will be vested and available for use in accordance with Company policies. Non-Revenue/Space Available (NRSA) Travel Privileges NRSA (non-revenue/space available) travel privileges on Contour upon hire and access to MyID Travel after 6 months of active service. Leaves of Absence Eligible for various types of leave, including: Medical Leave Non-Medical Family Care Leave Maternity and Paternity Leave Personal Leave Detailed leave policies are outlined in the Contour Employee Handbook, which will be provided during onboarding. Compensation Details 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 observed holiday, you are eligible to receive holiday pay which is paid at 2 times your hourly rate. Specific information regarding Contour’s 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Contour 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. Accommodations Contour is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. If you require accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Join Our Growing Team Our rapid growth has created exciting career opportunities. We invite you to become part of our family and contribute to our ongoing success.

Requirements

Be at least 23 years of age.
Be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
Possess high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Must understand, read, and write English.
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 10-year work history review and submit to criminal background and fingerprint checks.
Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
Note: This position will be for the nightshift and will be required to work between the hours of 4:00PM and 2:30AM.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and Power plant license
Corporate/general aviation experience with background in Garmin avionics, Collins Avionics and Honeywell Avionics desired.
Five (5) years or more experience working on corporate and general aviation aircraft
FAA Part 135 and/or Part 145 experience
Three (3) years of experience in avionics and avionics management

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance (effective the first day of the month following your hire date)
401(k) Savings Plan Eligibility begins the first day of the month following your hire date. The Company offers a matching contribution up to 6% of your eligible compensation.
Accrual of up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year. Unused sick leave rolls over annually until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.
Eligible to receive vacation hours on January 1st following your hire date. These hours will be vested and available for use in accordance with Company policies.
NRSA (non-revenue/space available) travel privileges on Contour upon hire and access to MyID Travel after 6 months of active service.
Medical Leave
Non-Medical Family Care Leave
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Personal Leave
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 observed holiday, you are eligible to receive holiday pay which is paid at 2 times your hourly rate.
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