Regional Manager, Ground Support Equipment

Piedmont Airlines • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

We can’t wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow. At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable leader to join our team as a Regional Manager, Ground Support Equipment in our Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Department. The primary responsibility of the position is the oversight of GSE Managers, Supervisors, and Lead Mechanics within the sphere of responsibility. This role sets work priorities, schedules, orders parts, and maintains stock levels under the reordering program. The successful candidate will have previous leadership and GSE auto/truck maintenance experience. This position will report to the Director, Ground Support Equipment.

Requirements

• Prior experience in GSE and auto/truck maintenance
• Solid understanding of combustion engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, drive lines, combustion heaters, and electric vehicles
• Previous leadership experience
• General computer literacy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Effective skill level with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Effective ability to manage multiple priorities
• Employment is contingent upon a clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required.
• We also require proof of high school or GED completion.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degree or training program
• Previous experience leading multiple teams

Responsibilities

• Oversight of GSE Managers, Supervisors, and Lead Mechanics within the sphere of responsibility
• Set work priorities and schedules
• Order parts and supplies required by the maintenance operations
• Review and maintain stock levels under the reordering program
• Provide feedback to Station Managers and Directors on operational, damage, and maintenance issues
• Act as liaison to contract maintenance vendors
• Review invoices and enter information into the repair database
• Conduct weekly review and correction of labor entries and timecard database
• Review and close completed repair orders and purchase orders submitted by the managers and supervisors
• Negotiate and write GSE Maintenance vendor contracts
• Attend and participate in GSE related damage calls
• Coordinate and administer GSE shop audits, both internal and external

Benefits

• paid training
• holiday pay
• 401(k)
• vacation
• family travel on the American Airlines network.
• Medical and dental available.
• bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED