Guppy Aircraft Manager

Yulista Solutions•El Paso, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Yulista Solutions, LLC. Is seeking a Super Guppy Transport Aircraft Manager. The Manager is responsible for efficient management of the Guppy Aircraft, subordinate workers, schedules, equipment, facilities, and materials at the FOL located in El Paso, Texas.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma
Must be able to multi-task, have effective interpersonal, communication and managerial skills to interface effectively with various cross-disciplines.
6+ years heavy cargo aircraft maintenance experience.
Familiarity with Turboprop engines, aircraft mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic systems.
Understanding of aircraft structural maintenance, landing gear, primary and secondary flight control systems.
Must be capable of holding a Government Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

prefer bachelor’s degree in management or Aviation
Proficient and knowledgeable understanding of various Automated Maintenance Information Systems used in tracking maintenance data, employee cross utilization training, control documentation to include engineering maintenance directives preferred
Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks related to aircraft maintenance and adhere to strict timelines.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Understanding of Microsoft Project Management, Excel, Word, and CAD Preferred
Production and implementation of Rough Order of Magnitude estimates preferred

Responsibilities

Manage, Direct, and Plan Super Guppy Transport (SGT) Aircraft maintenance and modification actions at NASA’s Forward Operating Location in El Paso, Texas.
Provide resource task guidance assignments with the objective of meeting scheduled and unscheduled Government established priorities.
Monitor and enforce compliance with all NASA and Contractor Quality/Safety mandates and processes.
Have a systematic understanding of NASA processes and procedures as they relate to aircraft maintenance operations
Monitor/report progress during repair cycle, identify shortfalls and initiate procurement of assets as required.
Provide daily SGT situational and technical reports to Quality Manager.
Effectively communicate priorities with team members to ensure smooth process flow and eliminate potential work stoppages.
Coordinate with Quality Manager to formulate objectives, understand specified requirements, and priorities.
Compile estimates of all SGT labor skill types and man-hour requirements for project planning
Prepare production plans for projects and operations through compiling customer requests, engineering designs, and specifications data
Plan and manage SGT Maintenance schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of required projects
Organize SGT maintenance workflow plans to meet provisions and deadlines.
Continuously assess project and resource requirements
Establish cross-utilization plan for employees to achieve production goals
Determine the status of work in process, time required to completion, and availability of materials.
Establish work sequences and provides workload assignments to individuals to meet Government priorities.
Redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work.
Ensures logistics requirements to meet short, medium, and long-range workload requirements are forecasted to minimize negative impacts to schedule flows.
Provides technical direction in accomplishing sustainability projects.
Implements corrective actions within designated authority to resolve work related problems.
Plans and establishes overall leave schedules to ensure no negative impacts with mission requirements.
Address subordinates’ concerns, whether perceived or real, and follow up with appropriate action to correct or eliminate tension in the workplace.
Determine training needs of employees based on current and future requirements and arranges for training accomplishment.
Ensures safety equipment and protective clothing/gear are worn when mandated by regulations.
Participates in the daily maintenance meetings to address current and future work schedules, staffing needs, and provide recommendations as to scheduling projected workload.