Assistant Maintenance Manager (ORD Station)

Kalitta Air LLC•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Manager oversees maintenance operations at the Chicago outstation under the guidance of the Station Manager and Regional Outstation Maintenance Manager. The role supports personnel and contract maintenance oversight, maintenance planning and execution, compliance with company procedures, employee safety, budget management, and coordination with internal departments and maintenance contractors. The position may delegate duties to qualified assistants, but retains overall responsibility for assigned duties.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience maintaining the same category and class of airplanes operated by Kalitta Air.
Must be appropriately certificated under 14 CFR Part 65.
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 and give verbal and written direction to assigned staff.

Nice To Haves

Some college and/or technical school is desirable.

Responsibilities

Implement outstation station procedures under the guidance of the Station Manager and Regional Outstation Maintenance Manager, identify process improvements, and submit Maintenance Program Revision Requests for applicable policy and procedure changes.
Oversee personnel and contract maintenance concerning 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.
Ensure departmental functions are planned and carried out effectively and economically.
Coordinate with management personnel to ensure completion of maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of company aircraft.
Schedule appropriately skilled manpower for maintenance functions in coordination with the Planning Department and Maintenance Control.
Manage the discipline and efficient utilization of contract maintenance, station supervisors, leads, and mechanics under supervision.
Ensure tools and assigned equipment are maintained in accordance with 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, including hiring employees, taking disciplinary action, and recommending termination of supervised employees.
Analyze expenses and operational requirements to manage the budget.
Coordinate with required departments to ensure effective maintenance, preventive maintenance, alteration, and repair of company aircraft and ground support equipment.
Ensure personnel use current working copies of manuals appropriate to their work.
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.