Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

RTX•East Granby, CT

11d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Chief, Aircraft Maintenance reports to the Maintenance Manager, as assigned. The role plans, develops, manages, oversees, and performs maintenance, repair, modification, inspection, and record-keeping activities for RTFlight aircraft to ensure proper functioning, high availability, and airworthiness of aircraft, equipment, and accessories in accordance with RTFlight procedures and standards. The Crew Chief supports RTFlight missions through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, aircraft departure and arrival activities, maintenance planning, documentation, inspections, repairs, and coordination with supporting departments and contractors. Crew Chiefs are trained and capable on all RTFlight aircraft, while focusing on one airframe type for additional duties and training. The role also supports facilities and ground-support operations, inventory, budgeting, and compliance with FAA regulations, RTFlight quality requirements, ISBAO procedures, and applicable company and government guidelines. Worldwide travel without restriction may be required, up to 10%.

Requirements

Typically, a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience; or, without a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
Hold a valid A&P Certificate.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Flight Operations Manual.
Demonstrated knowledge of CFRs and standards relating to aircraft maintenance.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Must be able to travel worldwide without restriction, up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Additional aircraft training courses.

Responsibilities

Manage and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance supporting RTFlight missions, including aircraft departure and arrival activities.
Plan and maintain aircraft scheduling and maintenance procedures, policies, and systems; ensure documentation, records, inspection programs, and maintenance manuals are accurate, current, and complete.
Ensure maintenance operations follow RTFlight standards, cost controls, requirements, schedules, and commitments.
Oversee offsite major repair and overhaul projects and services needed to comply with RTFlight standards and FAA regulations.
Perform on-site inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, and testing of aircraft and components, including electronic navigational and control devices, mechanical and hydraulic systems, and gas turbine engines.
Complete inspection packages, due lists, logbook entries, audits, and research; maintain capability on all RTFlight aircraft and focus on one airframe type for additional duties and training.
Establish priorities and coordinate with RTFlight departments and contractors to ensure aircraft airworthiness and proper facility maintenance.
Oversee passenger accommodations, hangar facilities, janitorial services, and associated ground-support equipment as needed.
Maintain adequate supplies of tools, serviceable parts, components, and consumables for aircraft servicing and maintenance.
Manage aircraft maintenance costs with consideration for operating and capital budgets, and support development of financial plans for aircraft maintenance and facility operations as needed.
Estimate labor and material costs and aircraft downtime for future work, and provide scheduling input to Maintenance Managers.
Manage general facility maintenance and housekeeping, and oversee applicable RTX Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Order parts, components, tools, consumables, and supplies; validate and assign accounts and provide pre-approval when reviewing vendor billings or charges.
Manage aircraft spares inventory, including ordering, required documentation, and receiving inspections.
Complete processes within the role's span of control in accordance with the current RTFlight Quality Management System and ISBAO requirements and procedures.
Ensure activities comply with applicable Raytheon Technologies and government guidelines.
Perform additional tasks and assume varying responsibilities as appropriate.
Travel worldwide without restriction, up to 10%.