Jet Linx

Private jet travel with local bases

Maintenance Crew Chief

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenancePosted on Nov 9

Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USA$175k - $200kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of the company and its customers.
Strong analytical skills, project management experience, and independent problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and organizational skills.
Basic knowledge of FAA Part 135, Part 91, and Part 145.
Experience with aircraft maintenance tracking systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and FOS.
Ability to multitask and complete work within assigned timelines under minimal supervision.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative.
Knowledge of business aircraft maintenance inspection programs.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet assigned aircraft demand.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and submit to random drug/alcohol testing when required; safety-sensitive functions require pre-employment testing for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines.
Must hold a current mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant (A&P) ratings.
Must have at least two years of experience maintaining 14 CFR Part 135 aircraft at a certificated airframe repair station, including one year approving aircraft for return to service.
Within the preceding 24 months, must have at least six months of experience with inspection, maintenance, or return to service of an aircraft or system under the privileges granted by the license held.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. driver's license.
Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Must be able to move up to 100 pounds infrequently.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and climates.
Must be able to perform medium to heavy work involving prolonged, repeated standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties of a Maintenance Technician for assigned aircraft.
Perform all duties of Maintenance Control Center for assigned aircraft, except dispatch maintenance airworthiness release.
Perform all duties of Maintenance Scheduling Supervisors for assigned aircraft.
Perform all duties of the Maintenance Project Coordinator for assigned aircraft.
Perform duties of the Regional Maintenance Manager and District Maintenance Supervisor as they pertain to assigned aircraft.
Provide required maintenance documentation to the Return to Service department so it can issue Maintenance Event Releases in a timely manner.
Manage unscheduled maintenance by performing work or using outside vendors to complete repairs promptly.
Plan and complete scheduled maintenance activities in accordance with Jet Linx and aircraft-owner requirements.
Follow the deferral program guidelines to maximize aircraft availability and coordinate or perform repairs to clear MEL/NEF items before expiration.
Ensure safety, regulatory, aircraft availability, and fiscal responsibilities are met for Jet Linx and the aircraft owner.
Comply with inspection and RII inspection requirements under company and regulatory policies, as authorized by the company.
Prepare maintenance projections covering work, cost, and aircraft downtime at a frequency suited to company and aircraft-owner needs.
Procure and manage parts and materials inventory for aircraft maintenance using company procedures.
Process invoices related to maintenance of assigned aircraft according to company procedures.
Verify that aircraft maintenance documentation is properly created and retained and meets company and regulatory standards, coordinating with the Return to Service department, maintenance vendors, and other applicable parties while avoiding schedule impacts unless justified.
Maintain the aircraft maintenance tracking system, including reviewing due lists, task compliance, audits, purchase orders, and work plans.
Monitor items in the maintenance tracking system daily and schedule tasks to align with crew days off, training days, and company and aircraft-owner needs.
Maintain aircraft programs and subscriptions in coordination with the Jet Linx Maintenance Program Coordinator and Maintenance Project Coordinator teams.
Communicate maintenance activities through multiple media platforms so Jet Linx and aircraft-owner organizations stay informed.
Ensure Jet Linx Aviation, LLC maintains operational control over assigned aircraft.
Follow company processes, procedures, and policies in company manuals.
Provide 24-hour emergency maintenance service and support as needed.
Coordinate with MMC or Return to Service so operations can perform maintenance event release or dispatch maintenance airworthiness release, which the maintenance crew chief is not permitted to perform.
Demonstrate Jet Linx's core values and “Supply the High” in all interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Two to five years of experience is preferred.

Description

Summary:

A Maintenance Crew Chief is a technician that is assigned to one or more aircraft and performs the responsibilities of multiple departments within the maintenance department for their assigned aircraft. The crew chief ensures safety and operation of assigned corporate aircraft is upheld to Jet Linx Aviation standards.

Duties &Responsibilities:

All duties of Maintenance Technician for their assignedaircraft.
All duties of Maintenance Control Center, except dispatch maintenance airworthiness release, fortheir assigned aircraft only
All duties of Maintenance Scheduling Supervisors for their assignedaircraft
All duties of the Maintenance Project Coordinator for their assignedaircraft only
All duties of Regional Maintenance Manager as it pertains to their assignedaircraft only
All duties of the District Maintenance Supervisor as it pertains to their assignedaircraft only
Provide Return to Service (RTS) department all required maintenance documentation to ensure RTS can provide Maintenance Event Release in a timely manner
Manages unscheduled maintenance activities by performing themselves, or utilizing outside vendors, to ensure repairs are accomplished in a timely manner for the assigned aircraft
Manages, or performs, all scheduled maintenance activities from planning to finish that align with Jet Linx and the Aircraft Owner's requirements
Comply with Jet Linx deferral program guidelines to maximize availability of assigned aircraft and coordinate, or perform, repairs to clear any MEL/NEF prior to the expiration date.
upholds and ensure safety, regulatory, aircraft availability, and fiscal responsibilities are upheld for Jet Linx and the Aircraft Owner.
Comply with inspection and RII Inspection requirements per company and regulatory policies as authorized by the company.
Complete aircraft maintenance projections to capture work to be performed, cost, and downtime of assigned aircraft on a frequency that is acceptable to the company and aircraft owner's needs.
Procure and manage parts and materials inventory required for maintenance of aircraft through established company protocol
Process invoices pertaining to maintenance of assigned aircraft, in alignment with company procedures.
Verify aircraft maintenance documentation is properly created, retained, and meets company and regulatory standards in coordination with the Return to Service Department, Maintenance Vendors, and other applicable parties which does not impact the aircraft schedule unless justification is prevalent.
Upkeep of maintenance tracking system for assigned aircraft to include, but not limited to, review due list, task compliance, audits, purchase orders, and work plans
Verify items in the maintenance tracking system for assigned aircraft are monitored daily, and schedule required tasks appropriately to align with crew days off/training days. and other company and Aircraft Owner needs
Responsible for maintaining aircraft programs and subscriptions in coordination with the Jet Linx Maintenance Program Coordinator and Maintenance Project Coordinator teams
Communicate through multiple media platforms to ensure knowledge of all maintenance activities of assigned aircraft are known throughout Jet Linz and Aircraft Owner's organization/s
Ensure Jet Linx Aviation, LLC maintains operational control over the assigned aircraft
Complies with all Jet Linx processes, procedures, and policies written in company manuals
Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service and support as needed
The maintenance crew chief is not permitted to perform maintenance event release or dispatch maintenance airworthiness release and will coordinate with MMC or RTS to ensure the operation is able to perform those functions on thier assigned aircraft
Demonstrate Jet Linx's core values and "Supply the High" in all interactions
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of the company and its customers
Strong analytical skills, project management experience and independent problem-solving abilities  
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Basic knowledge of FAA Part 135, Part 91, and Part 145
Experience with Aircraft Maintenance Tracking Systems 
Proficientin Microsoft Office Suite and FOS
Ability to multi-task and complete work within assigned timelines under minimal supervision
Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative
Knowledgeof various Business Aircraft Maintenance Inspection Programs 
Maintain flexible work schedule to meet assignedaircraft demand
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and submit to random drug/alcohol testing when required; anyone in a safety-sensitive function will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines.

Education and Work Experience:

Two to five years of experience preferred  
Must hold a current mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant (A&P) ratings with: 
A minimum of two years’ experience maintaining 14 CFR Part 135 aircraft certificated airframe repair station, including 1 year in the capacity of approving aircraft for return to service.And, within the preceding 24 months, that person has had at least six months experience with either inspection, maintenance or return to service of an aircraft or system in accordance with the privileges granted by the license held.

Physical Requirements:

Move up to 100 pounds on an infrequent basis
Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and climates
Medium to heavy work requiring prolonged repeated standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching

Documentation Requirements:

Ability to obtain a U.S. driver's license
Proof of eligibility to work in the US

Compensation: 175000 to 200000

About the Company

Jet Linx

Private jet travel with local bases

Jet Linx provides private jet travel with a local, base-focused model instead of a nationwide network. It operates private flight services from Base locations in 20+ U.S. cities, coordinating and delivering personalized jet travel via a local team at each base. Their product works by having dedicated staff and fleets based in nearby cities to serve individual client needs, offering a local solution and a concierge-like experience for booking, flight planning, and on-demand private flights. The company differentiates itself from competitors by prioritizing a local presence and tailored, client-centric service rather than a broad national footprint. Its goal is to offer seamless, highly personalized private jet travel with convenient access through a network of local bases.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Omaha, NE
Founded: 1999

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