Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

Job Description

About the Company At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 people work on some of the world's most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses, world-class operations and investment in research and development, RTX offers capabilities and opportunity that no one else can. Role Overview The Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief reports to the assigned Maintenance Manager. In this role you will plan, develop, manage, oversee and perform maintenance, repair, modification, inspection and record keeping activities for RTFlight aircraft, to assure the proper functioning, high availability and airworthiness of aircraft, equipment and accessories consistent with RTFlight procedures and standards. Key Responsibilities Manage and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance supporting RTFlight missions, including aircraft departure and arrival activities Plan, implement and maintain effective procedures, policies and systems for aircraft scheduling and maintenance, ensuring accurate, current and complete documentation including records, inspection programmes and maintenance manuals, and that RTFlight standards, effective cost controls, requirements, schedules and commitments are met Oversee offsite major repair and overhaul projects and all related services to achieve compliance with RTFlight standards and FAA regulations Perform on-site inspection, maintenance, repair, modification and test of RTFlight aircraft and component equipment, including sophisticated electronic navigational and control devices, mechanical and hydraulic systems and gas turbine engines Train to be capable on all RTFlight aircraft while focusing on one airframe type for additional duties and training, including inspection packages, due lists, logbook entries, audits and research Establish priorities and coordinate with RTFlight supporting departments or contractors to ensure aircraft are airworthy and the facility is properly maintained, which may include oversight of passenger accommodations, the hangar facility and janitorial services, maintenance of associated ground support equipment, and maintaining adequate supplies of tools, serviceable parts, components and consumables Manage aircraft maintenance costs so that both operating and capital budgets are considered in decision making, and support the development of financial plans for aircraft maintenance and facilities operations Prepare estimates of labour and material costs for future aircraft work, including downtime needs, and provide scheduling input to Maintenance Managers Provide management of general facilities maintenance and housekeeping, and oversight of RTX environmental, health and safety policies and procedures within RTFlight leased, rented or owned properties Order parts, components, tools, consumables and supplies, provide validation, proper account assignments and pre-approval when reviewing vendor billings, and manage the aircraft spares inventory including ordering, documentation and receiving inspections Maintain and complete all processes within span of control in accordance with the current RTFlight Quality Management System and IS-BAO requirements and procedures Ensure all activities comply with the applicable Raytheon Technologies and government guidelines, and take on additional tasks and responsibilities as appropriate Travel worldwide without restriction, up to 10% of the time Licences & Qualifications Valid A&P certificate Typically a university degree with a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in the absence of a degree Demonstrated knowledge of the Flight Operations Manual Demonstrated knowledge of the CFRs and standards relating to aircraft maintenance Must be authorised to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future; the company will not offer immigration sponsorship or seek an export authorisation for this role. No security clearance is required. What We Offer Salary range of USD 86,800 - 165,200, a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels; RTX considers the role, function and responsibilities, work experience, location, education or training and key skills when extending an offer Medical, dental and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement programme and Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability cover Optional purchased cover: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal and ID theft protection Birth, adoption and parental leave benefits, Ovia Health fertility and family planning, adoption assistance and an autism benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counselling sessions Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards programme, Doctor on Demand virtual visits, Bright Horizons child and elder care services and Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion programme Relocation may be available for this position Possible eligibility for annual short-term and long-term incentive compensation programmes, depending on the level of the position and any collective-bargaining agreement; payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit and company performance Additional Information This is an onsite role. Employees in onsite roles work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance employees. Shifts may vary between 1st and 2nd shift as needed. As part of RTX's commitment to a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend selected steps of the interview process in person at one of the company's office locations, regardless of the role's designation. This is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, although candidate flow and business necessity may shorten or extend it.

Requirements

• Manage and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance supporting RTFlight missions, including aircraft departure and arrival activities
• Plan, implement and maintain effective procedures, policies and systems for aircraft scheduling and maintenance, ensuring accurate, current and complete documentation including records, inspection programmes and maintenance manuals, and that RTFlight standards, effective cost controls, requirements, schedules and commitments are met
• Oversee offsite major repair and overhaul projects and all related services to achieve compliance with RTFlight standards and FAA regulations
• Perform on-site inspection, maintenance, repair, modification and test of RTFlight aircraft and component equipment, including sophisticated electronic navigational and control devices, mechanical and hydraulic systems and gas turbine engines
• Train to be capable on all RTFlight aircraft while focusing on one airframe type for additional duties and training, including inspection packages, due lists, logbook entries, audits and research
• Establish priorities and coordinate with RTFlight supporting departments or contractors to ensure aircraft are airworthy and the facility is properly maintained, which may include oversight of passenger accommodations, the hangar facility and janitorial services, maintenance of associated ground support equipment, and maintaining adequate supplies of tools, serviceable parts, components and consumables
• Manage aircraft maintenance costs so that both operating and capital budgets are considered in decision making, and support the development of financial plans for aircraft maintenance and facilities operations
• Prepare estimates of labour and material costs for future aircraft work, including downtime needs, and provide scheduling input to Maintenance Managers
• Provide management of general facilities maintenance and housekeeping, and oversight of RTX environmental, health and safety policies and procedures within RTFlight leased, rented or owned properties
• Order parts, components, tools, consumables and supplies, provide validation, proper account assignments and pre-approval when reviewing vendor billings, and manage the aircraft spares inventory including ordering, documentation and receiving inspections
• Maintain and complete all processes within span of control in accordance with the current RTFlight Quality Management System and IS-BAO requirements and procedures
• Ensure all activities comply with the applicable Raytheon Technologies and government guidelines, and take on additional tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
• Travel worldwide without restriction, up to 10% of the time
• Valid A&P certificate
• Typically a university degree with a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in the absence of a degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Flight Operations Manual
• Demonstrated knowledge of the CFRs and standards relating to aircraft maintenance
• Must be authorised to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future; the company will not offer immigration sponsorship or seek an export authorisation for this role. No security clearance is required.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement programme and Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counselling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards programme, Doctor on Demand virtual visits, Bright Horizons child and elder care services and Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion programme
• Relocation may be available for this position
• Possible eligibility for annual short-term and long-term incentive compensation programmes, depending on the level of the position and any collective-bargaining agreement; payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit and company performance

Benefits

• Salary range of USD 86,800 - 165,200, a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels; RTX considers the role, function and responsibilities, work experience, location, education or training and key skills when extending an offer
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability cover
• Optional purchased cover: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal and ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption and parental leave benefits, Ovia Health fertility and family planning, adoption assistance and an autism benefit