MAINTENANCE MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION SUMMARY:
Overall responsibility to include P&L for the day to day management of the Aircraft Maintenance functions in support of delivering on time, on budget, and squawk free customer aircraft. Requires cohesive coordination and communication with Scheduling, Project Coordinator, Engineering and other department Managers to ensure that Aircraft Maintenance activities are aligned with the overall project plan for each aircraft completion. Leading by example, ensure the department and its employees maintains the highest standards of safety, quality, schedule and profitability.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1.Ensure the highest technical levels of Aircraft maintenance activities are conducted to include servicing, maintaining, conducting service bulletins and repairing airframe and engines as required to support the overall Aircraft completion process.
2.Communicate with Project Managers to schedule routine maintenance and engine runs so not to conflict with the overall Aircraft completion schedule or test flights.
3.Designate or Provide a Maintenance team to be available in support of test flights which occur during standard and non-standard hours.
4.Develop Maintenance policies and procedures to include SOPs which cover work steps not specifically outlined in maintenance manuals, service bulletins, etc.
5.Review tool control process and make sure it is communicated by Maintenance Supervisor to Technicians on a regular basis to reiterate the importance of collecting and accounting for all tools used during each day.
6.Develop department specific reports such as master work schedule and manpower requirements, broken down by project or daily work plans, then communicate and hold the department accountable for achieving established production targets.
7.Conduct daily or weekly department meetings with team members to support, monitor and track the assigned maintenance activities.
8.Verify that all materials, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and prints necessary to complete maintenance tasks are available and utilized in the department at all times.
9.Drive continuous improvement opportunities by reviewing estimated man hours vs actual hours with the department. Seek and highly encourage technicians to recommend improvement opportunities which support reduced downtime and cost while maintaining safety, quality and profitability.
10.Communicate regularly with the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, Leads and Technicians regarding new service bulletin releases, safety accidents or other aircraft mishaps to review lessons learned and ensure all are aware of and updated with the latest Aircraft Maintenance information.
11.Ensure full compliance to the RSM, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, FAA and other ASC requirements such as training, etc are achieved.
12.Monitor and review employee development to include formal performance review and salary planning, hiring, disciplining and terminating employees in conjunction with HR; informal and ongoing performance coaching for reward, success, improvement, on the job and formalized classroom training to advance employees knowledge, skills and abilities.
13.Other duties not specifically covered herein but otherwise assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, ETC:
1.A&P license a must; Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2.Thorough knowledge of maintenance procedures for corporate aircraft during the completion and in-service phase.
3.8+ years’ technical/hands on experience in a service center providing maintenance activities on corporate aircraft; 5+ years in progressive leadership roles.
4.Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
5.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.Proficient knowledge and expertise with aircraft maintenance activities, full understanding of the RSM and FAA part 145 requirements.
2.Working knowledge of computers and related software.
3.Strong knowledge of lean or other continuous improvement opportunity techniques.
4.Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team.
5.Ability to effectively set and achieve realistic production targets working in a high demand service oriented environment.
6.Ability to communicate in an assertive yet professional, motivating and tactful manner.
7.Strong understanding of man hour allocation and overall management of an Maintenance department.
8.Willing to travel domestically and internationally when required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here is representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
The location where this position works is in an aircraft hangar environment which is subject to weather changes, constant exposure to loud noise, potential contact with hazardous waste material and other safety hazards such as aircraft, steps, interior components: divans, chairs, other cabinets etc.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:
Reports to: Head of Production and Maintenance
Manages: Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Technician Trainee, Maintenance Technician I, Maintenance Technician II, Maintenance Technician III, Maintenance Technician Lead.
Career Path: Director of Production
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Additionally, the minimum level of education notated as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) or license(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
