Day Shift Supervisor / Shop Foreman

High Performance Aviation•Conroe, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Day Shift Supervisor / Shop Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance operations within the repair station environment, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable FAA regulations and company procedures. This position provides direct leadership and technical guidance to maintenance personnel while coordinating workflow, production priorities, and quality expectations with the Director of Maintenance and Chief Inspector.

Requirements

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required
Inspection Authorization (IA) required
Minimum 5 years of general aviation maintenance experience
Previous supervisory or lead technician experience preferred
Working knowledge of FAA regulations applicable to Part 43 and Part 145 operations
Experience with piston aircraft maintenance and inspection procedures
Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, IPCs, STCs, and other approved technical data
Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills
Experience using electronic maintenance tracking systems preferred; QuantumMX experience a plus

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or lead technician experience
Experience using electronic maintenance tracking systems
QuantumMX experience

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily shop operations, including workflow coordination and assignment of technicians to ensure efficient execution of scheduled work
Supervising and supporting maintenance activities on general aviation aircraft, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, alterations, and repairs
Performing and supervising annual inspections in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and approved technical data
Reviewing, coordinating, and documenting Airworthiness Directive (AD) compliance in accordance with company procedures and applicable FAA requirements
Ensuring work is performed in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, approved technical data, and company procedures, including the use of current revisions of maintenance manuals, IPCs, STCs, and other approved data
Coordinating with the Chief Inspector and Director of Maintenance to ensure required inspections are completed and properly documented prior to return to service
Assisting technicians with troubleshooting and task execution, particularly on complex discrepancies, while elevating regulatory, safety, or airworthiness concerns to the Director of Maintenance or Chief Inspector
Monitoring work progress and assisting with prioritization of tasks to support production schedules and aircraft delivery commitments
Maintaining shop standards, including cleanliness, organization, tool accountability, and adherence to FOD prevention practices
Ensuring accurate and timely maintenance documentation, including technician task completion and proper use of QuantumMX (QMX); reviewing work orders for completeness prior to inspection review
Coordinating with logistics and administrative personnel to support parts availability, scheduling, and workflow continuity
Providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to technicians and apprentices to maintain productivity, accountability, workmanship quality, and procedural compliance
Identifying workflow inefficiencies, tooling deficiencies, or process issues and communicating recommendations to the Director of Maintenance for evaluation and implementation
Assisting management in maintaining a safe working environment and promoting compliance with company safety policies and standard operating procedures