Assistant Maintenance Manager (ORD Station)

Kalitta Air•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Manager oversees outstation maintenance procedures under the guidance of the Station Manager and Regional Outstation Maintenance Manager. The role is responsible for personnel and contract maintenance oversight, departmental planning and efficiency, coordination of aircraft and ground support equipment maintenance, budget management, and communication with other Kalitta Air departments. The position is authorized to carry out assigned responsibilities, including hiring and discipline of supervised employees and recommending termination. Duties may be delegated to qualified assistants, but the manager retains overall responsibility.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience maintaining the same category and class of airplanes operated by Kalitta Air.
Appropriate certification under 14 CFR Part 65, including an FAA Airframe & Power Plant Certificate.
Organized and able to work with computers and programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
High school graduate.
Ability to read, write, and understand spoken and written English.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to give verbal and written direction to assigned staff.

Nice To Haves

Some college and/or technical school is desirable.

Responsibilities

Identify process improvements and submit Maintenance Program Revision Requests for applicable policy or procedure changes.
Oversee personnel and contract maintenance regarding administrative requirements, training, work performance, and compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and procedures in the GMM.
Develop and maintain sound personnel and labor relations and employee safety awareness.
Plan and ensure the department’s functions are carried out effectively and economically.
Coordinate with management personnel to complete maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations, and repairs of company aircraft and ground support equipment.
Schedule appropriately skilled manpower in coordination with the Planning Department and Maintenance Control.
Ensure disciplined and efficient utilization of contract maintenance personnel, station supervisors, leads, and mechanics under supervision.
Ensure tools and assigned equipment are cared for according to company policy and are available when needed.
Coordinate and communicate with other Kalitta Air departments, the Station Manager, and the Regional Outstation Maintenance Manager.
Analyze mechanical difficulty reports and identify changes that could improve station efficiency.
Exercise assigned authority over hiring, employee discipline, and recommendations for termination of supervised employees.
Analyze expenses and operational requirements to manage the budget.
Ensure personnel use current working copies of manuals applicable to their tasks.
Liaise between contract maintenance entities and other Kalitta Air departments.
Perform other duties assigned by the Station Manager or Regional Outstation Maintenance Manager.
May delegate assigned duties to qualified assistants while retaining overall responsibility.