Base Maintenance Manager

Dynamic Aviation•Bridgewater, VA

1d•$65,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Oil Spill Response 737 Maintenance Base Manager provides leadership and guidance to the OSR-E SHD team, working with Moses Lake maintenance personnel to support safe, reliable aircraft operations. The role builds and sustains internal and external relationships and ensures delivery of safe, superior aviation services to customers. The manager oversees scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft, maintenance personnel, ground support equipment, parts inventory, customer support, communication, hazardous-material requirements, and departmental budgets. The role supports aircraft availability for customer missions and responds to contract call-out requirements. It also requires on-call availability during evenings and weekends as needed, and travel away from the home location for 30 days or longer when activated for an oil spill response. The position works in enclosed hangars and outdoor weather conditions, including austere and confined environments. The pay band is $65,000 to $110,000; starting pay is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
Ability to lead a group of mechanics, build relationships, and complete projects within established timeframes.
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
Strong teamwork, initiative, communication, problem-solving, customer service, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook; My Boeing Fleet; and company software including Dayforce, Chrome River, and Deem.
Ability to operate the Boeing 737 spray system.
Valid U.S. passport.
Reside within 30–45 minutes of Weyers Cave, Virginia, to meet the three-hour call-out requirement.
Ability to crawl into and out of tight spaces.
Ability to work comfortably at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods.
Ability to lift, balance, and carry 75 pounds.
Ability to operate the spray system from the jump seat for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of aircraft experience with Boeing 737 or similar series aircraft.
Avionics and electrical knowledge.
Prior aviation maintenance management experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft in accordance with the Boeing 737 Maintenance Manual, supporting aircraft availability for customer missions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Report base maintenance activities to the Oil Spill Response Manager and provide regular updates.
Respond to three-hour call-out requirements under the customer contract.
Ensure personnel follow company policies and procedures and perform duties in accordance with the General Maintenance Manual; train new mechanics on day-to-day operations.
Ensure the safety and serviceability of aerospace ground support equipment, including completion of scheduled maintenance.
Provide leadership and daily problem-solving support to direct reports, clarify projects, create weekly schedules, and ensure personnel availability.
Oversee parts inventory, order parts for upcoming maintenance, and perform inventory checks every 30 days.
Serve as a customer service representative, complete tasks requested by management and pilots, and assist pilots with aircraft launch and recovery.
Communicate critical information to company headquarters and establish relationships with the fixed-base operator (FBO) and other service providers.
Email aircraft status, completed maintenance paperwork, and activity updates to the distribution list provided by management.
Follow hazardous-material requirements under base guidelines, train new-hire mechanics on those guidelines, and coordinate waste oil pickup with the local FBO as needed.
Communicate base needs—including hiring, tooling, training, and materials—to the appropriate manager.
Communicate quality needs to the Director of Quality and Oil Spill Response Manager to maintain acceptable maintenance quality.
Maintain familiarity with operating manuals, FAA regulations and standards, aircraft maintenance manuals, and company policies and procedures.
Work closely with Maintenance Control on technical issues.
Prepare departmental budgets and manage performance against those budgets.
Complete expense reports within 14 days.
Assist the Oil Spill Response Manager as needed and perform other duties as assigned.