Aviation Maintenance Crew Chief

TSC•Sierra Vista, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

FALCATA's Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (AISR) Division is recruiting an Aviation Maintenance Crew Chief to support ground and flight operations at its Test & Formal Flying Training Unit in Sierra Vista, Arizona (Fort Huachuca). The position supports UAS group 3–5 maintenance and operations and ensures compliance with contractual and internal requirements, maintenance procedures, and customer quality standards. Other duties may be assigned as part of the operational team. The Crew Chief is responsible for safe and effective daily aircraft maintenance and flight-line operations, maintaining compliance with applicable ground, flight, training, and evaluation procedures, and ensuring accurate maintenance records. The role includes tracking parts, tools, consumables, maintenance failures, and aircraft milestones; maintaining accountability of COMSEC equipment; and preparing technical reports and briefings for operations managers and engineering. Work may involve extended hours or shift work, travel, and deployment with relatively short notice. The position is based in Sierra Vista, AZ, with 10–25% travel. The work environment can include outdoor 10–12-hour shifts in temperatures exceeding 100°F, flight lines and ramps, austere locations with limited access to selected food, and worksite-provided shelter. Use of PPE for mechanical, audible, and chemical hazards is required. An annual FAA Class 3 flight physical is required, as are medical and dental evaluations and compliance with applicable MOD 17 deployment standards. An active SECRET DoD security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. Employment is contingent on successful background and security checks and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active SECRET DoD security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Thorough understanding of airframe, powerplant, electrical, mechanical, and RF systems and troubleshooting.
Experience with FAA, ICAO, and DoD flight and maintenance standards, airworthiness, and safety.
Knowledge of DCMA procedures and maintenance reporting in logbooks.
Ability to understand maintenance manuals, Technical Orders, and compliance procedures; adherence to FOD control.
Knowledge of property control and logistics for Government Furnished Equipment and COMSEC.
Ability to work varying schedules, including shift work and extended hours.
Strong knowledge of aviation flight-line procedures and maintenance operations.
Strong attention to detail and analytical, organizational, and planning skills; excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with others.
Ability to review, interpret, and apply FAA, ICAO, and DoD standards and ensure compliance with contract terms and requirements.
Knowledge and experience with air vehicle systems and subsystems and technical manuals, including general systems, job guides, work instructions, and fault isolation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to efficiently create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Technical writing and report preparation experience using Adobe.
Familiarity with digital logging of aviation maintenance procedures and commercial or military aircraft status requirements.
Understanding of MS Windows functions and ability to teach others to use digital maintenance resources.
Ability to obtain Crew Chief designation after initial training.
Knowledge and experience with group 3–5 UAS and subsystems.
Knowledge and experience with aircraft technical manuals, including general systems, job guides, and fault isolation.
Experience installing and maintaining electrical systems; troubleshooting electrical issues; reading electrical diagrams and schematics; and understanding theory of operation.
Experience with ESD precautions and electrical safety measures.
Experience using a multimeter, oscilloscope, or similar equipment to test electrical systems.
Ability to perform line- and site-level maintenance and repairs.
Normal color vision and corrected visual acuity of 20/20.
Clean background check.
Ability to work outdoors for 10–12-hour shifts in temperatures exceeding 100°F; lift overhead items; walk, sit, stand, and reach; frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds; and walk more than one mile per day on flight lines and ramps.
Ability to use PPE for mechanical, audible, and chemical hazards.
Annual FAA Class 3 flight physical and required pre-deployment medical and dental evaluations; compliance with MOD 17 medical restrictions if deploying.
Ability to travel and/or deploy with relatively short notice.
Required drug screening; may be tested at any time.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of maintenance experience on a flight line or in UAS flight operations (listed as preferred).
Experience with composite repair (desired).
FAA A&P or equivalent (preferred).
Work experience in aviation in an OCONUS deployed location.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe and effective daily aircraft maintenance and flight-line operations at the Test & Training Site.
Remain compliant with ground and flight procedures, training procedures, and standards and evaluation procedures.
Follow worksite safety requirements and manage digital and paper logbooks, maintenance records, FOD and tool control, Technical Orders, and part accounting.
Complete timely and accurate maintenance records.
Prepare detailed technical reports and briefings for operations managers and engineering.
Maintain accountability of COMSEC equipment and associated hardware.
Track consumables, record maintenance failures, and support MTBO/MTBF data tracking.
Meet aircraft maintenance milestones.
Help maintain a list of critical parts and components needed to keep the site on time and on schedule.
Work extended hours and/or shift work when required or directed.
Account for all parts and tools used during each shift.
Maintain aircraft system maintenance logs and configuration with the Logistician.
Travel and/or deploy with relatively short notice as required.