Sr Aviation Mechanic - Savannah, GA

About HCC/CCI

Henry Crown & Company/CC Industries is a Chicago-based, privately-held company that manages business, philanthropic, and family interests on behalf of a multi-generational family. The business ventures fall into broadly-defined categories: wholly-owned operating companies, public and private equity investments, and real estate. The enterprise also supports individual and collective giving through Crown Family Philanthropies and provides traditional family office services across generations. The enterprise employs approximately 350 professionals in the areas of investment management, corporate development, financial operations, tax, research and innovation, human resources, information technologies, and legal.

Why work for us?

We are a private enterprise with more than a 100-year legacy and track record of financial success, supporting our communities, and taking care of our employees.  We plan strategically with a long-term time horizon and an integrated approach to access superior opportunities and optimize financial results.  Integrity, collaboration, and dedication are cornerstones of our workplace culture that create rewarding professional experiences.

Position Description

The Senior Aviation Mechanic will help maintain the company’s aircraft to remain in a continuous state of airworthiness. They will assist the Flight Department in day-to-day operations and ensure expectations are met efficiently and safely. They may perform additional duties as needed to support flight operations, including aircraft cleaning and passenger assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform towing, ground handling, assist fueling, and cleaning of company aircraft.
• Support aircraft departures and arrivals:
  • Assist flight crew in departure preparation
  • Conduct post-flight inspections and servicing as needed
  • Handle passenger baggage
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including troubleshooting and repairing discrepancies
• Serve as Crew Chief for assigned aircraft:
  • Ensure compliance with maintenance schedules and documentation
  • Manage aircraft maintenance publications, return-to-service procedures, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives
• Perform servicing tasks such as loading navigation databases, downloading trend monitoring data, battery servicing, and general maintenance tasks
• Performing exterior cleaning
• Comply with company-managed OSHA and HAZCOM programs and procedures
• Regularly communicate aircraft status with:
  • Chief Pilot (Savannah)
  • Chief of Maintenance (Chicago)
  • Assistant Chief of Maintenance (Chicago)
  • Director of Aviation (Chicago)
• Assist with hangar and facility upkeep:
  • Maintain workspace cleanliness
  • Order and manage hangar supplies
• Service and maintain ground support equipment:
  • Tugs and external power carts
• Attend technical schools and seminars as required
• Execute additional tasks as directed by the Chief Pilot (Savannah), Chief of Maintenance, Assistant Chief of Maintenance, or Director of Aviation (Chicago). 
   

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aeronautics, or a related technical field preferred.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification required. FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance, with at least 3 years working on multi-engine jet aircraft.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong mathematical skills
• Knowledge regarding aircraft materials and their properties
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Physical ability to perform tasks involving lifting, climbing, and operating equipment
• Strong time-management and organizational skills

The Starting Salary Range: $140k - $160k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. To see an overview of all our benefits please go to our career portal here.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals experiencing disability and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CC Industries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.