Crew Chief

Job Description

General: Support customer flight operations by performing duties as a Crew Chief. Mission location will be disclosed at time of interview/hire.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable standards and technical data including but not limited to service bulletins, service instructions, engineering changes, and FAA airworthiness directives.
• Disassembles systems components to support the correction of failures or implement changes.
• Performs routine troubleshooting of engine, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components. Inspects component before installation or usage to verify cleanliness and serviceability of components.
• Fabricates and modifies aerospace products according to specifications.
• Performs tasks associated with the safe handling of aerospace vehicles (e.g. jacking, towing, system operations).
• Works under general supervision.
• Performs launch and recovery of unmanned aircraft.
• Works closely with the flight crew to prepare the aircraft for mission, training, and test flights.

• 12+ yrs of experience in this field
• AA/Bachelor's or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of ULTRA/LEAP or Group 4-5 UAS experience
• FAA Class III Medical Certificate
• Ability to work extended hours and shift work

• FAA A Experience w/ Rotax aircraft engines and/or Rotax training qualifications; IA; technical inspector experience;
  Ability to properly maintain and track mission critical HAZMAT items and equipment