Sun Country Airlines · 20 hours ago
Technical Crew Chief
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$42.94/hr - $42.94/hr
5+ years expSun Country Airlines is a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights and charter operations. The Technical Crew Chief position is responsible for providing technical assistance and operational support to the Tech Ops Department, ensuring efficient troubleshooting and resolution of aircraft issues.
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Responsibilities
Perform and provide technical assistance and guidance in troubleshooting to Company or contract maintenance vendor technicians. Including follow through on lengthy, complicated defects and providing detailed turnover reports for a continuous action plan
Perform follow up actions on no fault found resolutions
Research repeat defect data and formulate specific actions to perform to prevent reoccurrence
Evaluate required materials, tooling, and routing considerations to efficiently perform the recommended actions
Communicate delay estimates and return to service times to both internal and external groups
Manage out of service indicators on the AIMS movement board
Complete Company records and reports such as delay reports, turn-over log entries in a comprehensive and proficient manner
Monitor and track problematic aircraft and drive troubleshooting efforts to final resolution
Provides technical direction and troubleshooting assistance to Aircraft Maintenance
Analyzes aircraft structural, mechanical, electrical, avionics, and power plant system discrepancies; make recommendations for corrective actions by providing oral and written instructions
Interprets, issues, authorizes repairs of Minimum Equipment List (MEL), Configuration Deviation List (CDL), and Maintenance Tracking and Control (MTI) items
Coordinates with other departments for MEL, CDL, NEF, and other deferred maintenance items to be issued with Work Orders
Travels to aircraft or stations to provide on-site assistance and guidance in the detection and recommended repair return the aircraft to service
Reviews aircraft maintenance log records and analyze all information for the performance/condition of an aircraft system, component, and Engines
Monitors fleet reliability: detecting and eliminating repeat aircraft discrepancies through Repeat Control using software applications, issuing instructions to troubleshoot and correct repeat discrepancies
Monitors to ensure compliance with procedures prior to the dispatch of an aircraft
Coordinates technical information to flight crews during in-flight operations utilizing approved means including ARINC, SATCOM, ACARS, company frequencies or other approved means
Conduct basic troubleshooting to identify root cause and appropriate corrective action to diagnose or avert equipment problem
Ensure work is executed according to plan and schedule
Ensure compliance and safety through effective understanding of safety requirements and acceptable documentation procedures
Coordinates with inventory control to ensure parts are available for AOS aircraft
Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors during AOS events
Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as needed
Any other duties assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Five to seven years of experience working on commercial aircraft
Airframe and Powerplant certificate
Experience with troubleshooting equipment and operation issues
Ability to effectively communicate through verbal, written and electronic means
Strong mechanical aptitude
Maintain professional and courteous manner with all employees, co-workers, vendors, clients, customers, and members
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the Company
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative
Self-motivated and independent problem-solving ability
Must have valid driver's license and passport
Preferred
Technical Operations experience with 737
Benefits
Crew Chief Stipend
License premium
Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
PPO and high deductible health plans
Health savings accounts (HSA and FSA)
Dependent Care
Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
401(k) match
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support
Company
Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines provides passenger flights, charter operations, and cargo transportation.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$75M2026-01-11Acquired
2025-04-14Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2025-02-10Post Ipo Secondary
Leadership Team
Jude I. Bricker
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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