Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

Brief Description

Title:

Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

Location:

Indianapolis, IN - Airport KEYE

Reports to:

Director of Maintenance

Jet Access is a family-owned, professionally operated private aviation company. Everything private aviation lives here: aircraft management, charter, maintenance, sales, flight training, FBO services, and charter brokerage. We were the first to bring every sector of private aviation under one brand, and the best of what we are building is still ahead of us.

But here is what you really need to know: the energy at Jet Access is different, and you will feel it from day one. We move with purpose and intensity, thinking strategically, acting decisively, and tackling challenges head‑on. This is not a place for coasting. We expect excellence, ownership, and the drive to do things right even when it is harder.

We push hard because we genuinely want to elevate the lives of our clients, our aircraft owners, and the people right next to us. Growth is not just happening around us. We are driving it together.

Bring your energy, your expertise, and your commitment to excellence and expect us to meet you with the same. You will have a voice, a real seat at the table, and the opportunity to grow in a company that is genuinely invested in your future. Expect it all.

Safety First
. Above all else, we operate with the safety of our Team Members, clients, and guests as our top priority. No exceptions, no shortcuts.

Do the Right Thing for the Long Term. We act ethically, think strategically, and make decisions built for the future. Our Team Members are empowered to choose the harder right over the easier wrong.

Take Care of Each Other. When we take care of our people, our people take care of our clients and each other. We show up, listen first, and lift each other up.

Relationships Matter. Our relationships with Team Members, clients, vendors, and the communities we serve are the foundation of our success. We keep our word and build trust one interaction at a time.

Maintain Positivity. We celebrate wins, lift each other up, and bring optimism and solutions to every challenge. The energy we create together is a choice, and we choose well.

• Starting hourly rate of $36.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience, paid biweekly.
• Overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 hours per week.
• This position is classified as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Our commitment to "Take Care of Each Other" shows up in everything we offer: generous benefits, competitive wages, paid vacation and holidays, excellent training programs, and discounted flight training. You will join a tight-knit family where leadership is compassionate, transparent, and empowers you to achieve success, both for the business and your personal growth.

The Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief at Jet Access serves as the central point of accountability for assigned aircraft throughout the entire maintenance lifecycle. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership, coordinating technicians, parts procurement, quality assurance, and client communication from aircraft arrival through delivery. The Crew Chief ensures every aircraft receives meticulous care while meeting budget, timeline, and quality commitments that protect the trust of aircraft owners and clients alike.

• Set clear performance expectations for assigned technicians, communicate budget and timeline standards, and hold the team accountable to quality and productivity targets on every project.
• Assign work strategically based on individual technician strengths and developmental needs, balancing workload to optimize project efficiency and team growth.
• Deliver and document hands‑on training to build technical capabilities across the team, providing constructive feedback and mentoring technicians at all experience levels.
• Review technician time entries for accuracy, provide performance input to the Director of Maintenance, and address performance concerns promptly and directly.
• Foster a safe, clean, and organized work environment by maintaining FOD awareness, reinforcing safety protocols, and modeling the professional standards expected of every Team Member.

• Oversee hidden damage inspections and document each aircraft's incoming condition through comprehensive video inspections per company protocols.
• Install aircraft identification systems including red tags, s, and equipment labels, and implement appropriate protection measures during maintenance.
• Provide accurate aircraft times, cycles, and engine data to the inspection department to support proper maintenance planning from day one.
• Execute inventory management protocols, create complete documentation, and secure keys with recorded locations for every incoming aircraft.
• Collaborate with project managers and the Director of Maintenance on client incoming checklists to capture all critical information…