At StandardAero, we’re dedicated to solving the aviation industrys most complex challenges with ingenuity and expertise. Our Augusta, GA MRO facility is not just a place to work; it’s a hub of innovation and growth. We support an extensive range of aircraft models, including renowned brands such as Falcon, Hawker, Challenger, Learjet, Gulfstream, and Embraer. With a significant $33 million expansion underway, we’re doubling our footprint in the coming year. Our facility specializes in Business Aviation, focusing on 22 models of aircraft on the Airframe side while our Engine Shop performs comprehensive overhauls on Honeywell HTF7000 and TFE731 engines, APUs, and performs diagnostics in our state-of-the-art Test Cells.
Join our team as Crew Chief, Licensed Inspector working in our Engine Shop. In this role you will ensure TFE731, HTF7000, and APUs meet all approved criteria to Return to Service (RTS). In this leadership role, you will oversee inspection teams, ensure airworthiness, and maintain compliance with FAA regulations while delivering top-tier service to our customers.
What to Expect in This Role:
- Lead and supervise inspection teams, ensuring efficient workflow and compliance with FAA regulations, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
- Inspect Honeywell TFE731 and HTF7000 turbofan engines and APUs during maintenance, determining serviceability with precision tools, gauges, and non-destructive testing (if certified).
- Perform preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections on engines and APUs, ensuring quality and airworthiness.
- Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to technicians and inspectors, fostering professional growth and adherence to technical manuals, procedures, and FAA-approved data.
- Approve Return to Service (RTS) for engines and APUs, ensuring all maintenance actions are properly documented and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Communicate effectively with production teams, ensuring maintenance schedules are met and customer expectations are exceeded.
- Conduct final reviews of work orders and inspection records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Report any conditions affecting airworthiness to the Chief Inspector and senior management.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Licensed Mechanic.
- Minimum 5 years of experience inspecting Honeywell TFE731 and HTF7000 turbofan engines and APUs under FAA regulations.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience in an aviation maintenance setting.
- Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with additional Honeywell products beyond TFE731 and HTF7000 engines.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification, experience, and/or training.
- Strong ability to train and mentor Inspectors.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage teams and workflows efficiently.
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance
- 401(k) with a 5 company match, immediately vested.
- Paid Time Off starting on day one!
- Quarterly Bonus opportunities
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Career development and cross-training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
