• Crew Chief

    Aerotek (Nashville, TN)


    Job Title: Crew Chief

    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Crew Chief to lead our maintenance team in a Part 145 repair station environment. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of heavy maintenance on Embraer Praetor, Phenom, and similar aircraft. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality and safety.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform intermediate/heavy maintenance tasks without supervision.

    + Execute airframe, powerplant, and propeller repairs and modifications to meet company and FAA requirements.

    + Conduct routine inspections and troubleshooting, including airframe structures, engines, and aircraft systems.

    + Perform turbine engine troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and engine run-ups.

    + Conduct airframe system, component changes, and systems checkout.

    + Install service bulletins and kits on airframes and engines.

    + Comprehend and complete all Aircraft Manufacturer Scheduled Maintenance items.

    + Remove and disassemble defective parts; assemble and install replacement parts; test aircraft systems.

    + Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and blueprints.

    + Sign for work accomplished, including troubleshooting deferred maintenance items and ensure proper recording of all maintenance tasks.

    + Build customer invoices using labor calculations, purchase orders, and parts mark-up calculations.

    + Use equipment such as tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, timing lights, and various hand tools to repair or modify systems or assemblies.

    + Maintain a constant watch for safety and ensure work performed adheres to the highest quality standards.

    + Monitor to reduce excessive labor costs and duplications.

    + Ensure proper and adequate equipment is used, acceptable parts or components are installed, and approved hardware or supplies are utilized.

    Essential Skills

    + Aircraft maintenance expertise.

    + A&P Mechanic certification.

    + Experience with Embraer Praetor and Phenom aircraft.

    + A&P License strongly preferred.

    + 5+ years of experience on Embraer Corporate Jets, including Praetor 600, Phenom 450, and Phenom 500.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + A&P License is preferred.

    + 5+ years of maintenance experience on Embraer Corporate Jets.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.