Crew Chief, Carrier Aircraft

Stratolaunch is seeking a hands-on Carrier Aircraft Crew Chief (Boeing 777) to lead the Aircraft Maintenance Team in the efficient execution of the work scope performed to the aircraft; maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, and alterations. You will be responsible for ensuring all work performed on the aircraft meets established quality and airworthiness standards. You will work together with Engineering and Program Management to understand the program constraints, including cost and scheduling. This position will work directly with the Maintenance Manager, Engineering, Management, Manufacturing, and Test Operations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the Boeing carrier aircraft is maintained in an airworthiness condition in accordance with Boeing AMM, SRM, LUMP inspection plans, and other technical data.
• Ability to travel with the aircraft outside of the contiguous United States (OCONUS) for durations up to 6 weeks at a time, up to 3 times per year.
• Provide daily updates to Ground Ops Manager on daily tasking completed, issues, concerns and assist in schedule impact mitigations.
• Take ownership of the Boeing carrier aircraft and all quality of work performed
• Hands-on working CC leads aircraft ground crew operations
• Support manufacturing and flight test activities based upon schedule needs
• Monitor and help determine program shop resource needs
• Support any FAA activities as required
• Communicate vehicle status on all aspects to Director of Operations, Flight OPS, Engineering, and Flight Test Team members
• Responsible for overall safety of team and aircraft during all ground operations
• Responsible for the completion of the vehicle maintenance, modification, inspections, and overall vehicle readiness
• Ensure that aircraft maintenance paperwork and forms are completed
• Sign-off required aircraft forms to clear aircraft for flight
• Train team in proper maintenance and servicing techniques, standardized procedures, drawings, maintenance forms, and aircraft standards
• Identify quality issues and communicate those with the Director of Operations, with manufacturing and assembly, involve program and manufacturing leadership to help resolve issues as required
• Monitor all work performed by the team to ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and is airworthy
• Ensure that personnel assigned to perform tasks are qualified to perform the task and identify training requirements
• Conduct on-the-job training (OJT) on aircraft systems and maintenance procedures such as, pre- and post-flight inspections, flight controls, landing gear, electrical, avionics, and propulsion systems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of transport category aircraft maintenance experience (Boeing 777 or widebody preferred)
• Have demonstrated work experience on Boeing widebody aircraft systems such as fuel, pneumatics, hydraulics, flight controls, engines, landing gears, etc.
• Have large turbofan engine experience
• Bore scope qualified on Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and/or GE engines
• Have experience in large aircraft movements, safety, and procedures
• Have completed Boeing Widebody General Familiarization course or training acquired through OJT
• Possess a working knowledge of FAA regulations and airworthiness requirements
• A strong understanding of the importance of FOD control and tool control
• Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Have a working knowledge of Jira
• Must possess valid U.S. passport
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• FAA IA or EASA certification
• Boeing Gen Fam with RII authorization
• Unrestricted engine run qualifications on Boeing or similar large jet aircraft
• Formal training on advanced systems/avionics on Boeing aircraft

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Current A&P license
• 10+ years of experience on large transport category aircraft 

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• $47.00-$75.00/hr., OT eligible
• Eligible for up to 10% annual bonus
• 4/10 work schedule
• This position is located on-site in Mojave, CA
• Frequent travel required to multiple OCONUS locations for up to 6 weeks at a time, up to 3 times a year