Chief of Corporate Aircraft Maintenance

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

3d•$77,600 - $124,900•Onsite

About The Position

As Chief of Aircraft Maintenance, you will be part of our Corporate Aviation team working as an on-site employee. In this role, you are responsible for the overall maintenance, servicing, cleanliness, and record keeping of company aircraft, hangar, and ground support equipment; supervision of maintenance staff; promoting the highest standards of aviation safety, service, and operational readiness.

Requirements

Five years’ experience as an A&P Technician.
Hold a current A&P License.
Demonstrated technical ability on airframes and engine models in areas of heavy maintenance, light maintenance and service bulletins.
Demonstrated technical ability on avionics, paints, sheet metal, and trim projects.
Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple activities to achieve quality maintenance within established timeframes.
Ability to supervise and schedule maintenance technicians.
Good interpersonal skills and written and verbal ability.

Responsibilities

Manage the Maintenance Department to ensure aircraft operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Ensure that all work is in accordance with company policies/procedures. Complies with all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs); quality procedures and manufacturer’s approved maintenance programs.
Provide technical guidance to technicians on aircraft maintenance, engine configurations, and modification projects; including service bulletins, directives and enhancements. Must be up to date on scope of required maintenance and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround of the company aircraft.
Assure that all technicians are well trained on assigned aircraft, engines, and modifications requirements. Responsible for On-the-Job Training of all technicians assigned to the maintenance department. Also, responsible for scheduling periodic technical training at designated off-site locations.
Report to and coordinate with the Senior Manager, Aviation for maintenance planning, flight scheduling, budgeting and personnel functions.
Pre-plan scope of work on the aircraft, engines and modifications including developing action plans and pre-ordering parts to perform maintenance required.
Responsible for all paperwork and recording keeping of the maintenance department.
Ensure proper tooling is used, safe and within calibration; that all technical manuals have latest revisions. Supports and adheres to safety, environmental and general housekeeping policies. Is proactive in safety; promotes safe work habits to the maintenance personnel, monitors the work environment for safety hazards and takes steps to address/remove hazards.
Perform “hands on” maintenance as required to assure an on-time departure and company schedule requirements.
Develop quality policies, procedures and training; implement; and maintain SMS processes and safety programs within the maintenance organization.
Ensure safety promotion throughout the Maintenance Organization.
Perform other duties as required by the department.