We are looking for an Aircraft Crew Chief to support our Aerospace Research Centre. The Aircraft Crew Chief would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The NRC Flight Research Laboratory (FRL) operates a fleet of highly specialized research aircraft to meet the flight research needs of partners and clients in the Canadian aerospace sector. Engineering modifications to these aircraft are performed in-house, by highly qualified teams of designers, engineers and fabrication specialists. Maintenance is carried out by aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) and research projects are flown by qualified test pilots and supporting crew members.
Working at the NRC Aerospace Research Centre (NRC-AERO) and reporting to the Manager, Aircraft Maintenance, the Aircraft Crew Chief is part of a team responsible for maintaining NRC research aircraft in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
Key responsibilities include planning and coordinating aircraft maintenance schedules; inspecting, maintaining, and certifying aircraft; supervising Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) and technicians; coordinating aircraft modifications and research project installations; ensuring regulatory and safety compliance; managing aircraft technical records; planning logistics for field deployments; and liaising with manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
The Aircraft Crew Chief may also participate in field deployments across Canada and internationally, supporting airborne research projects in collaboration with government, academic, and industry partners.
