GSE / QC Manager | KVNY

Clay Lacy Aviation

1d•$127,500 - $136,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Clay Lacy Aviation, we’ve built a legacy of excellence by combining innovation, safety, and exceptional service. We’re looking for people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to doing the right thing. Here, curiosity and continuous learning are valued, and teamwork is essential. If you’re ready to contribute your skills in a supportive, high-performing environment where every detail matters, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career and be part of shaping the future of private aviation. The Ground Service Equipment and Quality Control Manager reports to the Chief Business Officer, FBOs, will manage both an onsite and remote team, and have responsibility for setting policies consistent with industry best-practices, including but not limited to, GSE procurement practices, GSE acquisition cadence and budgeting of the same, preventative maintenance practices, system ownership of the company’s preventative maintenance software system, and aviation fuel QC policies and procedures. This role is ultimately responsible for ensuring the proper day-to-day maintenance of GSE and fueling equipment at all company locations.

Requirements

Manage a team and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Apply mechanical knowledge of airport GSE and fueling systems, including ability to read and understand technical information.
Capable of planning, understanding, and managing financial budgets, including basic math skills, and use of Microsoft office products, including Excel.
Able to schedule time and work load effectively, holding self and others accountable to commitments.
Use computer literacy including familiarity with computer aided maintenance tools.
Able to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Able to write correspondence.
Able to apply common sense understanding to solve problems and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Able to work without direct management supervision.
Able to comply with all safety requirements necessary to perform the job safely.
Pass pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Possess valid driver’s license and ability to receive required airport access badges as required.
Able to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years supervisory/management experience in GSE maintenance, or equivalent (e.g. general vehicle maintenance).

Nice To Haves

Automotive/diesel certifications (e.g., ASE) or similar education or training.
Associates or Bachelor’s degree.
Relevant military and/or aviation experience

Responsibilities

Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow for GSE maintenance personnel.
Schedules all preventive maintenance inspections and tracking program for all CLA-owned vehicles, GSE, and fueling systems.
Orders parts required for preventive maintenance and major repairs and scheduling of equipment to be repaired.
Maintains all equipment records and monitors vehicle registration and hour meter program.
System owner and administrator of the Company’s Preventative Maintenance Software System.
Coordinates all QC inspections on fuel equipment, fuel handling processes, and storage systems.
Communicates GSE and QC requirements to operational management verbally and in writing.
Prepares and manages departmental budget, inclusive of CapEx requirements for GSE acquisition, and equipment life-cycle planning, including disposal/regeneration.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities such as training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Complies with CLA attendance/tardiness standards.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.