Aviation Maintenance Crew Chief (A&P Mechanic)

TSC's Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (AISR) Division is actively recruiting a dynamic Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic / Aviation Crew Chief to support ground and flight operations at CONUS locations. Experienced A&Ps with significant, proven Rotax training and experience are encouraged to apply. Ideally, a candidate could perform maintenance, supervision and instruction on Rotax / turbo-Rotax engines and associated airframes. Experience in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) group 3-5 maintenance and operations is desirable. The selected individual will ensure compliance with company and manufacturer policy, procedure and recommendations to ensure operational maintenance procedures are followed and daily flight operations meets the high-quality performance standard that our company and customers demand.As an integral member of the operational team, other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safe and effective daily operations of aircraft maintenance and flight line operations at site location.
• Ability to perform classroom and field maintenance instruction on Rotax powerplant.
• Comply with ground, flight, training, standards and evaluation procedures.
• Adhere to worksite safety, digital and paper logbooks, maintenance records, FOD and tool control, Technical Orders, part accounting.
• Complete timely and accurate maintenance records.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and briefings to operations managers and engineering.
• Maintain accountability of inventory (equipment and associated hardware).
• Track consumables, record MX failures and support MTBO / MTBF data tracking.
• Meet aircraft maintenance milestones.
• Assist in maintaining a list of critical parts and components needed to keep the site on time and on schedule.

Required Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of all aspects of airframe, powerplant, electrical systems, mechanical systems, RF systems, troubleshooting.
• In-depth knowledge of Rotax engines (factory certificated) with the ability to instruct new crew chiefs / mechanics.
• Experience with and understanding of FAA, ICAO, and DoD Flight and Maintenance manuals, standards, airworthiness, and safety.
• Adherence to DCMA procedures and reporting maintenance in logbooks.
• FOD control program adherence.
• Property control and logistics of Government Furnished Equipment and COMSEC.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional knowledge of aviation flight line procedures and Maintenance Operations.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and get along with others.
• Ability to review, interpret, and apply industry standards (FAA/IACO/DoD) and ensure compliance to contract terms and requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with Air Vehicle Systems and subsystems, and Technical Manuals (General Systems, Job Guides, Work Instructions, Fault Isolation, etc.).
• Maintain Aircraft System maintenance logs and configuration with Logistician.
• Ability to obtain Crew Chief Designation after initial training.

Computer Skills

• Able to create documents, spreadsheets or presentation products quickly and efficiently.
• Experience with technical writing, preparation of reports in Adobe.
• Digital computer logging of Aviation Maintenance procedures - familiarity with commercial/military requirements for logging and maintaining aircraft statuses.
• Ability to navigate digital maintenance resources and teach others.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• FAA A&P (IA desired)
• 5+ years proven maintenance experience.
• Work Experience as Airframe and Powerplant mechanic with proven ROTAX experience
• Rotax engine factory training completed (up to a heavy maintenance level) with ability to teach new maintainers.
• Knowledge and experience with Aircraft Technical Manuals (General Systems, Job Guides, Fault Isolation, etc.)
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting aircraft electrical systems.
• Experienced in composite repair (desired)
• Ability to obtain SECRET security clearance.
• FAA Class 3 Medical
• Clean Background Check

Physical Work environment:

• Ability to work outside or in hot hangar environments.
• Ability to lift overhead items.
• While performing work duties, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand and reach with hands and arms. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. This position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to walk on flight lines and on ramps 1+ miles per day.

Safety Equipment used:

• Ability to use PPE for mechanical, audible, and chemical hazards.
• Additional equipment based on occupational hazard (situation dependent)

Medical requirements: FAA class 3 flight physical is required annually.

U.S. Citizenship Required:Yes

Security Clearance Required for this Position:Yes (ability to obtain Secret clearance)

Drug screening: Required for employment (may be randomly tested)

Travel:up to 50% (candidate must be able to travel with relatively short notice)

Location: Must reside in Arizona (potentially required to relocate to Sierra Vista area in future)

Relocation Assistance Available:Yes

Position Contingent upon Award of Contract:No

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP contributions, 401k Matching Program, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

TSC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.