Gulfstream G650ER Maintenance Supervisor - San Jose, CA

Solairus Aviation•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Solairus Aviation Maintenance Supervisor leads all aspects of maintenance on assigned aircraft and ensures compliance with company airworthiness policies and procedures. The role covers routine maintenance tracking, long-term planning, scheduling and completing maintenance events, and financial responsibility for maintenance costs. The position reports to the Director of Maintenance and/or the Client Aviation Manager (CAM). The supervisor oversees maintenance personnel, company and non-company alike, and is responsible for the quality and completeness of work performed under the authority of the Director of Maintenance. The role also coordinates with maintenance organizations and vendors, maintains aircraft maintenance records, and works to keep aircraft operationally ready with minimal schedule impact. The position is based in or near San Jose, California; the employee must be located or willing to relocate within one hour of KSJC.

Requirements

Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
At least 10 years of experience in corporate aircraft maintenance operations.
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and aircraft maintenance standards.
Proficiency in planning, implementing, and directing aircraft maintenance programs and control systems.
Recent G650 experience: at least 6 months within the past 24 months.
Located or willing to relocate within one hour of KSJC.
Remain fit for duty and abstain from drug and alcohol abuse.
Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance activities for assigned aircraft, applying Solairus standards and procedures to meet Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and company policies.
Coordinate maintenance training requirements with the Director of Maintenance and/or CAM.
Develop budgets projecting expenses for aircraft maintenance, parts, labor, tooling, equipment, and base facilities.
Supervise and approve expenditures related to assigned aircraft.
Participate in the Safety Management Systems and perform duties delegated by the Director of Maintenance, Manager of Maintenance Operations, or CAM.
Supervise company and non-company aircraft maintenance personnel, including aircraft interior and exterior cleaning, and ensure the quality and completeness of maintenance work.
Coordinate with non-company personnel and Approved Maintenance Organizations performing maintenance on company aircraft, in consultation with the Manager of Maintenance Operations, Director of Maintenance, and CAM; conduct vendor evaluations.
Maintain complete and accurate records of inspections, repairs, component changes, airframe and engine times, Airworthiness Directive notes, manufacturer service letters, and FAA maintenance instructions.
Ensure compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.
Remove known unsafe aircraft or aircraft that do not comply with regulations from service, and ensure aircraft are airworthy before returning them to service.
Maintain aircraft operational readiness while minimizing schedule impact.
Serve as liaison between the company and the FAA regarding maintenance policies.
Maintain certification and technical recency requirements under 14 CFR 65.83.
Conduct internal audits of tool calibration and material control, and ensure adequate tools, parts, materials, support equipment, and facilities are available for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.