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Seat Technician Crew Chief MLI
Seat Technician Crew Chief - MLI
Location: Moline, Illinois
Department: Interior Shop
Posted: 06-26-2018
Location Name: Moline
Wage: Depends on Experience
Position Type: Full time
Shift: 2nd Shift
Elliott Aviation, a leader in aircraft solutions, has an exciting opportunity for a Seat Technician Crew Chief at their corporate headquarters 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 hands-on position is responsible for creating a team atmosphere where members are challenged to refurbish aircraft interiors in the safest, highest quality, most efficient means possible, and to provide excellent customer service.
Other requirements include:
* Manage all aspects of assigned aircraft projects to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency throughout all phases of the projects. Accept full ownership of assigned projects from pre-planning to delivery of aircraft projects by planning, prioritizing, and communicating with customers, company personnel, original equipment manufacture’s, outside contractors and vendors. Ensure the safety and security of customer’s equipment, parts and aircraft during all maintenance phases.
* Manage projects by scheduling and assigning work for team members and monitoring day-to-day activities of team members for compliance and quality performance. Hold team members accountable to Elliott Aviation approved policies and procedures, including aspects of professionalism, safety, and cleanliness of the work environment. Ensure the team’s consistent use, control and compliance to appropriate approved technical data from only authorized sources, FAA approved documentation and OEM aircraft manufacturers’ maintenance & compliance documentation.
* Oversee, complete, and maintain accurate & timely aircraft and project documentation. This documentation oversight includes reviewing preliminary reports to ensure accuracy of forecasting, billed labor hours, reviewing work orders and invoices, work order discrepancy and Pentagon documentation, etc. to ensure timely and accurate entries, inventory allocation, appropriate sign-off language, and accurate charges for labor and outside services are applied prior to billing.
* Inspect the seats for function, damage and quality from beginning of the project to installation to the completion. Coordinate the repair of any seat function or damage with either a qualified vendor or Elliott team member or OEM, utilizing the Elliott Aviation approved procedures, policies, and the appropriate OEM aircraft manufacturers’ maintenance manuals. Performs Qualified Inspector (QI) and/or RII functions, as needed.
* Promote growth and development of assigned team members to promote team cohesiveness and trust by monitoring and evaluating team members’ performance in a professional, positive, accurate and timely manner. Oversee and ensure active participation of team members in the departmental mentoring program. Participate in personal and leadership development opportunities and demonstrate leadership and professionalism at all times.
* Support, maintain, and comply with all environmental, health, safety, federal, OSHA, state and local regulations.
* Assist in professional and on job training for all team members, keeping updated records of training requirements met and needed. Assist in determining new training that positively adds to the safety and quality of the team.
* Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Job requirements
Top candidates will possess excellent attention to detail, be extremely organized and have a positive attitude.
Other requirements include:
* FAA Repairman certificate
* High school graduate or equivalency degree required.
* Thorough knowledge of FARs 43, 91, 135, 145.
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in aircraft seat refurbishment.
* Previous leadership and supervisory experience preferred.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Elliott Aviation is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard trace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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