Crew Chief 2

Aevex • Sierra Vista, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

AEVEX Aerospace is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic/Crew Chief to perform ground and flight operations and aircraft and engine maintenance in a training and flight-test environment. The role supports unmanned aircraft systems and subsystems and includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, pre- and post-flight inspections, and maintenance-record management. The ideal candidate has experience supporting high-performance flight-line operations and sortie production with a strong focus on safety and efficiency, and is proficient with paper and digital aircraft checklists and established military and/or commercial aviation processes and best practices.

This is a full-time, onsite position, five days per week, supporting two-shift operations for flight-test and training events. The position requires the ability to deploy to the CENTCOM area of responsibility and OCONUS, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

AEVEX provides a benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement plan; medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, with the company paying a portion of premiums; professional development funds; and an Employee Assistance Plan with counseling, legal help, and child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of flight-line or unmanned aerial system maintenance and flight-operations experience; deployed experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with aircraft systems, subsystems, and their theory of operation.
• Knowledge and experience with aircraft technical manuals, including general systems, job guides, and fault isolation.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to work cohesively in a high-performing team environment.
• Ability to meet all requirements to deploy to the CENTCOM area of responsibility and OCONUS.
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.
• Current FAA Class III medical certificate or ability to obtain one before the start date.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds; extended periods of standing; reaching overhead and at or below shoulder level; repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements; close and distant visual work with hand-eye coordination; working in high noise and adverse weather or temperature conditions; and operating hand tools, equipment, heavy machinery, and a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with ROTAX 91X series engines.
• Composite or fiberglass fabrication and repair experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and/or Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Advanced technical or associate degree.
• Deployed flight-line or UAS maintenance and flight-operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight-line and other site-level maintenance and repair on an Unmanned Light Sport Aircraft in a training environment.
• Complete daily ground servicing and maintenance actions to certify the airworthiness of the aircraft and systems.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and complete required follow-up maintenance.
• Maintain digital and paper aircraft and engine maintenance and configuration logs for work performed.
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair aircraft electrical systems using schematics, diagrams, fault-isolation manuals, multimeters, and other test equipment.
• Inspect and assess aircraft structures and laminated materials for defects, and recommend or complete repairs as required.
• Provide quality-control and procedure-verification reviews of maintenance manuals.
• Provide timely logistics and quality-assurance recommendations when required.
• Work cohesively with deployed team members to meet daily maintenance and flight-operations objectives.
• Use emerging software technologies for maintenance documentation and flight-operations support.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company.
• Dental insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company.
• Vision insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company.
• Disability insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company.
• Life insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company.
• Professional development funds.
• Employee Assistance Plan with counseling, legal help, and child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed