Supervisor - Aircraft Maintenance
About The Position
The Supervisor - Aircraft Maintenance supervises and coordinates all maintenance functions on shift at an assigned location. The role ensures maintenance is performed safely, meets schedule requirements, and complies with Company, regulatory, and manufacturer procedures. The supervisor assigns aircraft maintenance technicians and related personnel to meet operational needs, productivity, and cost-control goals, while ensuring the team has appropriate resources and is accountable for assigned work. The position provides leadership and direction to the on-shift workforce, supports a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of collective bargaining agreement work rules and company policies, and executes station performance objectives aligned with divisional and company goals. It oversees aircraft and operational safety and security, maintains communication with station employee groups, and reports operational status and significant events to leadership.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- FAA A&P Certificate.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Five years in the aircraft maintenance industry.
- Meet or exceed operational performance goals, including on-time performance, maintenance check span, productivity, and safety objectives.
- Identify the need for change or improvement and take corrective action or work with leadership to resolve issues.
- Build and maintain a professional and productive work environment for labor groups and the supervisor team.
- Communicate effectively with employees and align the team for success.
- Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and applicable FAA regulations.
- Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare information from different sources; draw conclusions; choose effective courses of action or solutions; and act consistently with available facts, constraints, and likely consequences.
- Maintain a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas and keep up with current developments and trends.
- Set high performance standards and assume responsibility and accountability for completing assignments or tasks.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
- Successfully complete an interview.
- Maintain reliable and punctual attendance, an essential function of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or four years of relevant work experience.
- Education in Aviation Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Two years in a leadership role within a maintenance organization, including a unionized labor workforce.
- A proven successful track record.
- Strong background and technical knowledge of fleet types operated and maintenance programs.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all maintenance functions on shift at the assigned location.
- Ensure maintenance activities are performed safely, meet schedule requirements, and comply with Company, regulatory, and manufacturer procedures.
- Assign aircraft maintenance technicians and related personnel according to requirements to maximize productivity and control costs.
- Ensure the team has appropriate resources and hold employees accountable for assigned and performed work.
- Provide leadership and direction to the on-shift labor workforce to maximize productivity and output.
- Build and reinforce a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of CBA work rules and company policies.
- Execute station performance goals and objectives aligned with divisional and company goals.
- Maintain awareness of operational, safety, and human-resource performance objectives.
- Oversee the safety and security of aircraft and operations and ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities.
- Maintain communication with employee groups within the station.
- Report operational status and significant events to leadership and direct station personnel to help achieve station and divisional objectives.
Benefits
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Accident and disability benefits.
- Parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- Commuter benefits.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k).
- Flight privileges.
- Bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
