CREW CHIEF, AVIATION PAINTER

Who YOU are and what You can become: 

Are you an experienced aviation professional with strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a passion for aircraft excellence? As a Lead Aircraft Painter, you’ll oversee the preparation and painting of commercial aircraft while guiding and supporting your crew to ensure every project is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. From coordinating daily operations and monitoring work progress to mentoring team members and maintaining compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures, your leadership plays a vital role in the success of every aircraft delivery. If you’re ready to lead, by example, manage complex projects, and bring years of aircraft painting expertise to a dynamic aviation environment, we want you on our team!
 
Who WE are and where WE are going:   

ST Engineering Aerospace is located in Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.  

What YOU will do:  

The Painting group is responsible for the preparation and painting of Commercial Aircraft types.  The Lead shall be responsible to your Supervisor / Manager for the overall operation of his/her crew.  The Leads duties shall be assigned / reassigned by your Supervisor/Manager. 

In This Role YOU will: 

1. Provide on-the-job training and technical assistance to personnel in your crew.
2. Evaluate the performance of personnel on his/her crew and make    recommendations as necessary to your supervisor.
3. Perform only that work authorized by his/her supervisor and ensure that the work is          performed to the standards of good workmanship required by ST Aerospace        Mobile, Inc.
4. Ensure that all tools and equipment used by his/her crew are kept in serviceable     condition and stored in an orderly manner.
5. Recommend to your supervisor any requirements or improvements for your crew.
6. Exercise control over stock checked out of Stockroom by employees on your crew.
7. Complete your crew timecards and approve all hours worked.
8. Report to your supervisor, with recommendations, any personnel problems that cannot be resolved satisfactorily within the crew.
9. Recommend disciplinary action within your crew.
10. Assist your supervisor as requested in the evaluation of non-routine work cards for parts, manhours and span time, and indicate corrective action.
11. Monitor, continuously, work progress.  Keep your supervisor always apprised of the status, particularly on jobs that are off schedule.  Assist your supervisor in preparation of the shift status and change-over reports.
12. Perform any work that may be assigned by your supervisor.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Good working knowledge of all appropriate skill levels, through understanding of all FAR’s and company policies and procedures, through knowledge of all aircraft manuals and related materials.  Knowledge of ATA codes, knowledge of all paperwork procedures including job cards/timecards, routine/non-routine cards, S.R.M’s, service bulletins, and work sign-off/sell-off procedures.

SUPERVISION:

Under direction. Normally performs duties according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. The assignment is frequently reviewed upon completion.

INTERPERSONAL ENVIORMENT:

A moderate level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship with co-workers and supervision.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Requires easy mobility around various sections of aircraft and the dexterity to operate spray equipment efficiently and in a timely manner. Requires the ability to wear a respirator without restrictions due to exposure to fumes. Must be able to pass physical exam, including pulmonary function test. Requires mental skills and quickness with the ability to cope with stress and intense effort or exertion usually caused by long working hours. Must have the capacity to gain knowledge by hearing about one’s own safety due to the dangers involved. Working environment requires standing 90% of the workday on hard surfaces and man lifts. Must be able to lift 50lbs. and report to work regularly.  

What YOU Need:

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Airframe license and/or Repairman Certificate.
• 5 years minimum of aircraft painting or related structures.

YOU get more than Just compensation with US:  
As part of the ST Engineering family, you will be treated like family. We offer a great range of benefits that our employees value and help make ST Engineering the best place to learn and work. Our benefits reflect our commitment to attract, engage and retain the most talented people and offer a diverse selection of benefits to suit you and your family.

Some of the benefits we offer are listed below:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k with Employer match
• PTO
• Company provided uniforms
• 6 Nationally recognized holidays
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company sponsored events throughout the year

Background and Drug Screening Requirements-

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

Equal Opportunity -

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

 Reasonable Accommodations –

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.