Elliott Aviation Careers

Description

Currently offering a Sign-on Bonus up to $25,000 based on experience level!

Elliott Aviation, a leader in aircraft solutions, has an exciting opportunity for an Avionics Crew Chief at their location in Moline, IL.  Since 1936, Elliott Aviation has been a world-class provider of comprehensive and customer-focused solutions for business aviation.  Our vision, building partnerships that last, applies to our employees as well as our customers.

This position is responsible for providing world-class leadership to create a team atmosphere where members are challenged to maintain aircraft in the safest and highest quality.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Manage all aspects of assigned aircraft projects including coordinating necessary resources, documentation, and communication with the appropriate personnel
• Inspect, service, repair, and troubleshoot aircraft avionics components and systems in a safe and organized work area
• Manage assigned technicians on all aspects of assigned aircraft projects
• Manage projects by scheduling and assigning work for team members and monitoring day-to-day activities of team members
• Oversee, complete, and maintain accurate and timely aircraft and project documentation
• Inventory parts provided for project and order parts as required
• Review work package for thorough understanding and verification of accuracy including; Wiring Diagrams, ground and flight test procedures, certification, structural drawings, STC's, schedules, manpower allocations and required ground support equipment
• Coordinate/verify with the modifications repair team
• Coordinate/communicate with other departments and project manager, including job status and timing of project milestones
• Support, maintain, and comply with all environmental, health and safety, federal, OSHA, state and local regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Top candidates will possess:

• Willingness to manage a team with both experienced technicians and mentor junior technicians with a calm demeanor.
• Willingness to learn by taking guidance from others
• Ability to communicate well in straightforward situations
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Must possess excellent mechanical aptitude and a desire to work

Other Requirements include:

• Airframe & Power plant Certificate and/or FCC License preferred.
• Qualified Inspector designation - Eligibility for RII designation 
• Ability to attain & retain AOA badge or Airport requirements
• High school graduate or equivalency degree required. Associate or Bachelor Degree Preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of FARs 43, 91, 135, 145.
• Five Years Avionics Installations and modifications related experience
• Previous leadership and supervisory experience preferred
• Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel