Challenger 604 (Part-time) Maintenance Supervisor - Van Nuys, CA

Solairus Aviation•Van Nuys, CA

About The Position

The Solairus Aviation Maintenance Supervisor leads or conducts all maintenance on assigned aircraft and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures regarding airworthiness standards. The role includes routine maintenance tracking, long-term planning, scheduling and completing maintenance events, and financial responsibility for maintenance costs. It reports to the Director of Maintenance and/or the Client Aviation Manager (CAM). The position oversees maintenance personnel and outside maintenance providers, coordinates training and vendor evaluations, maintains complete and accurate aircraft maintenance records, ensures compliance with Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins, and serves as the company liaison with the FAA on maintenance policies. The supervisor removes unsafe or noncompliant aircraft from service and ensures airworthiness before return to service, while supporting operational readiness with minimal schedule impact. The role also includes budgeting and approving expenditures, participating in the Safety Management System, and auditing tool calibration and material control.

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 maintenance programs and control systems for operated aircraft.
Recent CL604 experience: within the past 24 months.
Must be located or willing to relocate within one hour of KVNY.
Remain fit for duty and abstain from drug and alcohol abuse.
Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead all maintenance activities for assigned aircraft, applying Solairus maintenance standards, methods, and procedures and ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and company policies.
Coordinate maintenance training requirements with the Director of Maintenance and/or Client Aviation Manager.
Develop a budget projecting maintenance expenses for aircraft, parts, labor, tooling, equipment, and base facilities.
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, and Client Aviation Manager.
Supervise company and non-company aircraft maintenance personnel, including aircraft interior and exterior cleaning, and ensure the quality and completeness of maintenance performed under the Director of Maintenance’s authority.
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 Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins affecting company aircraft.
Remove known unsafe or noncompliant aircraft from service and ensure aircraft are airworthy before returning them to service.
Maintain aircraft operational readiness with as little schedule impact as practical.
Serve as liaison between the company and the FAA regarding maintenance policies.
Maintain certification and technical recency requirements under 14 CFR 65.83.
Audit tool calibration and material control and ensure adequate tools, parts, materials, support equipment, and facilities are available for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.