Flight Maintenance Manager

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office•Pinellas County, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Behind every mission-ready aircraft is a team dedicated to keeping it in the air. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Flight Maintenance Manager to lead our Aviation Unit's maintenance operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring our helicopters and aircraft are safe, reliable, and mission-ready to support law enforcement operations throughout Pinellas County. As both a working supervisor and technical expert, you will oversee the aviation maintenance program, supervise and mentor a team of skilled mechanics, manage inspections and repairs, maintain FAA Part 145 Repair Station compliance, and help ensure our aircraft remain ready to respond whenever the community needs us. The ideal candidate is an experienced aviation maintenance professional who combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills. They are a proactive problem solver who can effectively manage competing priorities, make sound decisions, and maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational readiness. This individual takes pride in developing others, building a culture of accountability, and ensuring quality work is completed efficiently and accurately. Experience maintaining Airbus AS350 series helicopters, working within an FAA-certified repair station, and supervising maintenance personnel is highly valued. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a specialized aviation maintenance team while supporting a mission that extends far beyond the hangar.

Requirements

High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
Three (3) years of experience maintaining aircraft as a certificated mechanic, including experience in maintaining The Airbus AS350 series
Three (3) years of experience repairing aircraft in a certificated FAA repair station, including one (1) year in the capacity of approving aircraft for return to service
Two (2) years of supervisory experience
Must hold a valid FAA Aircraft Mechanic License, with both Airframe & Powerplant ratings, that is current, per 14 CFR 65.83
Must hold an Inspection Authorization (IA) certification
Must have ample personal mechanic's tools required in aircraft and airframe maintenance and repair
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
Knowledge of aircraft and airframe maintenance for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft
Knowledge of the application of safety rules and regulations to aircraft repair work
Ability to conduct periodic inspections to ensure safety and air worthiness of all aircraft
Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools to maintain and repair aircraft
Skilled in diagnosing and repairing both fixed and rotary wing aircraft
Time management skills
Problem solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Supervisory skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining Airbus AS350 series helicopters
Working within an FAA-certified repair station
Supervising maintenance personnel

Responsibilities

Supervises the flight mechanics, manages the aviation maintenance program, and performs administrative duties related to aviation maintenance.
Serves as the Accountability Manager as required by the unit’s FAA Repair Station certificate and manual.
Performs skilled work of complex difficulty involving maintenance of Sheriff's Office aircraft, Flight Unit equipment, and other repair tasks.
Responsible for their subordinate employees’ welfare and care, individual training in the conduct of their duties and mentoring.
Reviews subordinates work performance, conducts open and honest performance counseling, appraisals and evaluated conditions of performance, initiates corrective action and/or disciplinary action as necessary.
Ensures subordinates meet agency standard in personal appearance, maintains and accounts for materials and agency equipment as prescribed by Sheriff’s Office policy, special or General Orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Manages the aviation maintenance program; monitors, forecasts, schedules upcoming preventive maintenance inspections and oversees corrective maintenance activities.
Inspects aircraft on a routine basis to detect potential mechanical or structural problems and performs preventive maintenance repairs.
Ensures all inspections are properly performed on all completed work and the proper inspection records, reports, and forms are properly completed prior to releasing the aircraft for return to service.
Performs major mechanical repairs and overhauls; repairs structural defects; installs and maintains specialized equipment utilized in supporting an aerial law enforcement mission.
Reviews repair needs and determines repair strategies such as repair or replace, or whether repairs can be performed in-house.
Estimates repair costs and orders parts and supplies performing all aspects of agency’s purchasing requirements; coordinates with service and materials vendors.
Assigns, schedules, and prioritizes work for staff.
Assists the Flight Unit Supervisor with budget forecast and development.
Acts as Chief Inspector and Accountable Manager of the FAA Part 145 Repair Station; liaisons with FAA; maintains and updates the repair station manual.
Maintains records of flight time on aircraft and components; maintains and keeps current a file of pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations, specifications, type certification data sheets, and air worthiness directives.
Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position.
This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will be required to report to work.
Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed.