Gulfstream Crew Chief - 1st Shift

Lead A&P Mechanic:

• Highly proficient in the inspection, repair, assembly and testing of Gulfstream aircraft
• Expertise with technical documents and manuals and acts as a resource to other A&P Mechanics 
• Acts as liaison between customers and A&P Mechanics 
• Determine maintenance sequences and techniques 
• Guides and trains other levels of A&P Mechanics 

Pre-requisites:

• Gulfstream aircraft experience
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Airframe and Power plant (A&P) License 

Incoming Inspection and Operational Tests (20%):

• Performs initial visual inspection and routine maintenance  on the aircraft and its components  
• Runs functional, operational and mechanical tests on the aircraft 
• Identifies discrepancies to be addresses or fixed 

Dismantle and Repair (20%):

• Dismantle and remove  aircraft and components 
• Evaluates removed components for serviceability and documents discrepancies 
• Clean any parts or components as required 
• Completes schedules maintenance and any necessary repairs/modifications of the aircraft 

Kit and Reassemble (20%):

• Ensures all parts and components are ready and available 
• Reinstall and test aircraft components 
• Reassembles aircraft 
• Performs operational checks and engine runs to ensure air worthiness  
• Document and signs off on all work throughout each process 

Follows Manuals and Technical Data (10%):

• Follows maintenance manuals throughout each process 
• Completes inspections in accordance to original equipment manufacturer manuals 

Lead (50%):

• Leads and supervises a maintenance crew of 3-6 technicians through all levels of Gulfstream scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include: 12/24/36/72-month inspections, 5000 landing inspections, engine changes and discrepancy trouble shooting.  At times will work multiple aircraft.
• Manages labor hours, materials, and crew members efficiently.  
• Responsible for the on-time completion of their work orders while maintaining attention to detail, excellent customer service and quality workmanship. 
• Working with the Maintenance Supervisor, keeps customers up to date on the status of their aircraft. 
• As time permits, learns on the job the duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor
• Working with Human Resources, participates in the interviewing and selection of their staff.  Writes and delivers effective employee performance evaluations and conducts coaching sessions with crew members as needed.
• Responsible for the on-going development and training of their staff. 
• Completes in-flight evaluations with a pilot or instructor on board following maintenance or repair work; develops an itemized parts/labor breakdown of all maintenance accomplished on each aircraft during the preceding calendar month.

Salary: $55 - $70 per hour

Benefits that make life better

• Competitive Wages (Pay for Performance)
• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off Starting on Day One
• Bonus Opportunities
• Education Reimbursement
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training Opportunities
• Paid Relocation
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Safety Focused Culture
• Refer & Earn Program ($1,000 referral bonus)
• Western Jet Career Academy