Aviation Maintenance Manager Part 135

AirNet II LLC•Columbus, OH

2d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

AirNet II, part of the Kalitta family of companies, provides scheduled and on-demand cargo charter services from Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Ohio. The Aviation Maintenance Manager leads aircraft maintenance, inspection, and avionics activities while coordinating personnel, schedules, job estimates, materials, and spare-parts operations. The role works with the Lead Mechanic and Director of Maintenance to support safe, reliable aircraft operations, accurate maintenance records, and efficient workflows in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, AirNet policies and procedures, and Repair Station manual requirements. The position is based in a hangar and outdoor work environments and involves hands-on use of tools and specialized test equipment. The regular schedule is days, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and weekends. Scheduled on-call support for fleet aircraft is also required; work time, required training, overtime, and compensable on-call or call-back time will be recorded and paid in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office, with the ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
Ability to coordinate technical work, communicate priorities clearly, troubleshoot maintenance issues, and guide team members in a safety-focused environment.
Meet applicable pre-employment drug-testing requirements before performing safety-sensitive work and comply with ongoing drug and alcohol testing requirements, including random testing, under 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of diversified fixed-wing civil aircraft maintenance experience, including at least 2 years on company aircraft or the same aircraft type.
Manufacturer-specific training in relevant avionics equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead and support avionics technicians; supervise and assist the Lead Mechanic with aircraft inspections and maintenance, providing direction and technical guidance.
Prioritize and assign work according to technician qualifications, aircraft needs, and available resources.
Coordinate maintenance schedules, monitor daily progress, communicate changes, and improve processes without compromising safety or quality.
Ensure technicians have necessary materials and resources; oversee spare-parts purchasing, shipping, receiving, stocking, repair, storage, and inventory control.
Prepare job estimates and quotes as needed, identifying labor and material requirements.
Establish and maintain manufacturer dealership relationships to support avionics services and equipment needs.
Keep customers informed about job status, technical findings, and schedule changes.
Coordinate staffing to meet workload needs and raise resource or scheduling concerns with the Director of Maintenance.
Maintain quality control and consistently apply applicable aviation regulations, AirNet policies, approved procedures, and Repair Station manual requirements.
Assist technicians with aircraft and avionics troubleshooting and share knowledge to strengthen team capability.
Provide scheduled on-call support for AirNet fleet aircraft and communicate availability and coverage needs.
Complete assigned training and apply current technical guidance and safety procedures.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and facilities; assign housekeeping and company-property maintenance duties as required.
Use computer systems to maintain accurate task documentation and submit complete maintenance paperwork promptly.
Verify that incoming work is within the Repair Station’s privileges and limitations before work begins.
Model integrity, respectful communication, and accountability; encourage team members to raise safety concerns and improvement ideas.
Identify defective, worn, or failed parts and unsafe working conditions, and report failures or deficiencies immediately.
Perform other job-related duties assigned by the Director of Maintenance, consistent with qualifications and applicable requirements.