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Chief Aviation Engineer

Camarillo, CA

40hrs per week

M-F 8am-5pm

Salary Range: $140,000

Job Duties:

  • Aircraft Design & Maintenance: Lead and direct design, and certification of custom aircraft according to customer specifications and principles of aeronautical engineering; Oversee inspection, maintenance, modification, demilitarization, and certifications of Sikorsky S-70 & UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, AW139, Bell 205/212/407/412, and Eurocopter AS350/355;Direct maintenance and quality control for aircraft engines including GE700, PT6 Series, and Rolls-Royce 250 Series

  • Quality Assurance & Compliance: Implement design quality and inspection programs for aircraft modifications; Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 and applicable international aviation standards

  • Leadership & Oversight: Manage hangar and field operations including maintenance scheduling, parts logistics, technical documentation, certifications, and international export processes; Provide leadership and guidance to engineering teams, including hiring, training, and performance reviews;

  • Communication: Liaise with regulatory authorities, OEMs, suppliers, and customers to ensure efficient project execution; Provide technical guidance to Senior Management to minimize downtime, maximize reliability & profits, and conduct long-term strategic planning.

Required Experience:

  • Forty eight (48) months of experience as Chief Engineer overseeing maintenance of rotary and fixed wing aircraft

  • FAA A&P Certification;

  • Airframe Certifications: Sikorsky UH-60/S-70; AW139; Bell 205/212/407/412, AS350/355

  • Engine Certifications: GE 700 Series Engine; PT6 Series; Rolls-Royce 250 Series.

  • Proof of authorization to work in U.S. required if hired.

Application Process

Please send resume with job advertisement to: Stephen Cranswick, Seaview Aviation, LLC, 265 Durley Avenue, Camarillo, CA 93010 or email resume below.