For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations.  If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!

The Assistant Crew Chief supervises field crew in maintaining Columbia Helicopters fleet, its component parts and the ground support equipment needed for the job. You are responsible for maintaining the aircraft to ensure it is in an airworthy condition.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• 40% - Performs maintenance & inspection activities on aircraft and support equipment. Schedules and conducts major component changes and test flights.
• 20% - Supervises maintenance crew performing repairs and inspections of aircraft and support equipment in absence of Crew Chief.
• 15% - Ensures that all log books and forms recording the work performed are accurate and are maintained to FAA and CHI standards.
• 15% - Provides on the job training to other employees.
• 5% - Coordinates crew and equipment movement and logistics for aircraft operation from site to site.
• 5% - Schedules work shifts and duty time for crew members.
• Performs work safely and utilizes the appropriate technical data for the assigned task.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Supervisor or management experience preferred with demonstrated leadership skills and ability to train and coach employees
• A&P certificate required.
• Meet the training requirements of GP-105 manual or applicable PQS manual.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able present ideas, concepts, and proposals with a wide range of audiences at all levels both internal and external to the company.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to access all portions of aircraft for maintenance and inspection purposes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Maintain a valid Driver’s license (To drive company vehicles).
• Conduct oneself in accordance with Company’s Core Values.
• Must meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as a U.S. Person.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)