Global 6000 & Global 7500 Maintenance Supervisor -Van Nuys, CA

Solairus Aviation•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$50,000 - $500,000

About The Position

The Solairus Aviation Maintenance Supervisor leads or conducts all maintenance on assigned aircraft and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable airworthiness standards. The role includes maintenance tracking, long-term planning, scheduling and completing maintenance events, and managing maintenance-related costs. The position reports to the Director of Maintenance and/or the Client Aviation Manager (CAM). The supervisor leads maintenance activities for assigned aircraft in accordance with Solairus Aviation standards, Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and company policies. The role oversees company and non-company maintenance personnel, coordinates with maintenance organizations and vendors, manages maintenance training coordination, and maintains complete and accurate aircraft maintenance records. The supervisor also ensures compliance with Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins, removes unsafe or noncompliant aircraft from service, and confirms airworthiness before aircraft return to service. Additional duties include developing and overseeing maintenance budgets and expenditures, supporting the Safety Management System, serving as a liaison with the FAA on maintenance policies, maintaining certification and technical recency, and auditing tool calibration and material control. The supervisor ensures the availability of tools, parts, materials, support equipment, and facilities for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, while supporting aircraft operational readiness with minimal schedule impact.

Requirements

Hold a valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
At least 10 years of experience in corporate aircraft maintenance operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the CFRs and aircraft maintenance standards.
Proficiency in planning, implementing, and directing maintenance programs and control systems for operated aircraft.
Recent experience on Global 6000 and/or Global 7500 aircraft within the past 24 months (six months of recent experience).
Be located within one hour of KVNY or be willing to relocate there.
Remain fit for duty and abstain from drug and alcohol abuse.

Responsibilities

Lead all maintenance activities for assigned aircraft and implement established maintenance standards, methods, and procedures.
Coordinate maintenance training requirements with the Director of Maintenance and/or Client Aviation Manager.
Develop budgets projecting aircraft maintenance, parts, labor, tooling, equipment, and base-facility expenses.
Supervise and approve expenditures related to assigned aircraft.
Participate in the Safety Management System and perform duties delegated by the Director of Maintenance, Manager of Maintenance Operations, or Client Aviation Manager.
Supervise company and non-company aircraft maintenance personnel, including aircraft interior and exterior cleaning, and ensure maintenance quality and completeness under the authority of the Director of Maintenance.
Coordinate with the Manager of Maintenance Operations, Director of Maintenance, and Client Aviation Manager regarding non-company personnel and Approved Maintenance Organizations performing aircraft maintenance; conduct outside maintenance vendor evaluations.
Maintain complete and accurate records of inspections, repairs, component changes, airframe flight time, engine times, Airworthiness Directive notes, manufacturer service letters, and FAA maintenance instructions.
Ensure compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.
Remove known unsafe or noncompliant aircraft from service and ensure aircraft are airworthy before returning them to service.
Maintain aircraft operational readiness while minimizing schedule impact where practical.
Serve as the liaison between the company and the FAA regarding maintenance policies.
Maintain certification and technical recency requirements under 14 CFR 65.83.
Perform 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.