Crew Chief, Aircraft Maintenance (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-01-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT4: UT Flight 200 Signature Way, East Granby, CT, 06026 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

RTFlight, the corporate flight department for RTX, is offering an exciting opportunity as a Crew Chief, Aircraft Maintenance. With RTX serving as a leader in aerospace and defense technologies, this department serves a vital function in supporting RTX’s executive leadership and we are excited to bring the right candidate to join our team.

What You Will Do

• Manage and perform aircraft scheduled and unscheduled maintenance supporting RTFlight missions, including aircraft departure and arrival activities. 

• Plan, implement, and maintain effective procedures, policies and systems for the scheduling and maintenance of aircraft. Ensure accurate, current, and complete documentation is utilized and maintained to include records, inspection programs, and maintenance manuals. Ensure that RTFlight standards and effective cost controls are adhered to, and that aircraft maintenance operations are performed in accordance with requirements, schedules, and commitments.

• Oversee offsite major repair and overhaul projects and the conduct of all such services necessary to achieve compliance with RTFlight standards and FAA regulations.

• Perform on-site inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, and test of RTFlight aircraft and component equipment, including sophisticated electronic navigational and control devices, mechanical and hydraulic systems, and gas turbine engines.

• Crew Chiefs will be trained and capable on all RTFlight aircraft. They will also be focused on one airframe type for additional duties and training. Additional responsibilities include, inspection packages, due lists, logbook entries, audits, and research.

• Establish priorities and coordinate with appropriate RTFlight supporting departments or contractors to ensure aircraft is airworthy and the facility is properly maintained. This may include oversight of the passenger accommodations and hangar facility including janitorial services, and maintenance of associated ground support equipment. This also includes maintaining an adequate supply of tools, serviceable parts, components, and consumables necessary for servicing and maintenance of assigned aircraft.

• Manage aircraft maintenance costs in a manner which assures that both operating and capital budgets are considered during decision making; and as necessary, provide support in the development of financial plans for aircraft maintenance and facilities operations.

• Prepare estimates on costs of labor and materials for future work to be performed on aircraft to include down-time needs; and provide scheduling input with Maintenance Managers for all work to be performed.

• Provide management of general facilities maintenance, housekeeping, and oversight of RTX Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures specific to activities being conducted within RTFlight leased, rented, or owned properties.

• Order parts, components, tools, consumables, and supplies consistent with areas of responsibility and provide the validation, proper account assignments and pre-approval in the review of vendor billings or charges. Manage spares inventory for aircraft, including ordering, completion of required documentation and performing receiving inspections.

• Maintain and complete all processes within