Maintenance Supervisor

CommuteAir Recruiting Team • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor supervises, coordinates, and ensures completion of scheduled and line maintenance activities, and supervises, coordinates, and performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance during the assigned shift. The role oversees either Line or Heavy maintenance at the location, including maintenance of company-owned or leased aircraft, support equipment, and facilities. The supervisor supports planning, budgeting, staffing, quality, safety, productivity, and consistent execution of maintenance operations, and trains and evaluates employees. The position also coordinates facility projects and operational programs and uses a daily self-audit process to monitor work progress.

The supervisor may perform maintenance actions for which they are trained, qualified, or authorized; approve requests for nonstocked parts; remove aircraft from service when an unairworthy condition exists; and return company aircraft and equipment to service within the privileges of their certificate and company authorizations. This individual may not delegate these authorities to other maintenance personnel.

The role requires a current Airframe and Powerplant certificate, required company authorizations, at least one year of experience as a certificated mechanic or repairman, and a valid state-issued driver's license and government-issued passport. Candidates must have their own tools, be legally authorized to work in the United States, and be able to read, speak, and understand English. The work involves physical activity and may take place in noisy, hot, cold, or otherwise hazardous maintenance environments. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals.

Requirements

• Hold a current Airframe and Powerplant certificate and required company authorizations.
• Have at least one year of experience as a certificated mechanic or repairman.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and the technical knowledge required for the position.
• Know the applicable Maintenance Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward productivity, safety, and maintenance quality.
• Hold a valid state-issued driver's license and a government-issued passport.
• Have an own set of tools.
• Be organized and able to multitask and manage competing priorities regularly.
• Be able to read, speak, and understand English.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Be able to safely drive tugs, trucks, and hangar equipment and taxi aircraft, while remaining alert to moving vehicles and aircraft.
• Be able to lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds regularly; bend, stoop, crawl, crouch, and kneel frequently, often in confined spaces; and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Be able to hear oral instructions in loud environments and detect fine differences in sound that may affect aircraft repair or operation.
• Be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Meet the described visual acuity needs for inspection, close assembly, reading, machine operation, and identifying small defects or parts, with or without corrective lenses.
• Be able to perform the responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee either Line or Heavy maintenance operations for company-owned or leased aircraft, support equipment, and facilities.
• Supervise implementation of long- and short-range maintenance planning, programs, objectives, and policies.
• Implement procedures to ensure aircraft maintenance meets FAA, CommuteAir Maintenance Program, and manufacturer quality standards.
• Manage staffing to headcount requirements established by the Line or Heavy Maintenance Manager.
• Assist the Line or Heavy Maintenance Manager with the annual maintenance operations budget for the location.
• Identify, develop, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost, rework, and scrap.
• Monitor maintenance at the location to ensure progress toward the Maintenance Operations annual plan and act as a liaison with internal and external department leaders.
• Train, develop, and evaluate employees; take timely corrective action for performance deficiencies within company policy; and ensure compliance with applicable labor requirements.
• Coordinate facility projects, including hangar or shop layouts, capital equipment installation, and major repairs.
• Coordinate operational programs for safety, cost reduction, security, 5S, training, and employee involvement.
• Survey work progress using the CA-118 SUP Self-Audit Form daily and send it weekly to the Base Manager and Quality Assurance/CASS for evaluation.
• Perform authorized maintenance actions, approve requests for nonstocked parts, remove aircraft from service when unairworthy, and return aircraft and equipment to service within certificate privileges and company authorizations.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Competitive pay
• Internal advancement programs
• Personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for the employee and family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed