Supervisor Mechanic Maintenance-PSP

SkyWest Airlines•Palm Springs, CA

About The Position

SkyWest Airlines is the largest regional airline in the United States and we operate in partnership with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. At SkyWest, we strive to be the Employer, Partner and Investment of Choice. Our team of highly motivated mechanics are passionate about aviation maintenance and take pride in being an essential part of this dynamic and growing organization. While we are known for our exceptional leadership team, and proven operational and economic performance, the true essence of our success is our people. SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive culture of teamwork, respect, and professionalism, along with world-class benefits like 401(k) match, operational and financial performance rewards, health care, retirement, and travel benefits that allow you to see the world. SkyWest mechanics also enjoy exceptional quality of life working in one of more than a dozen maintenance bases across the country with shift trade flexibility, tool allowance, and up to $2,500 in moving expense reimbursement plus mileage. As a SkyWest Supervisor, you will be given the opportunity to lead by example, set a positive work atmosphere for your department, and promote our guiding principles. This is a NIGHT -Shift Supervisor position.

Requirements

Highly motivated
Self starter
Must hold valid A&P License
Must hold a valid driver's license
Must have an Airworthiness Release Authorization
Able to comfortably lift 60 lbs. routinely with or without a reasonable accommodation
This is a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position
Travel outside the station for training, in addition to the completion of new hire onboarding

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience preferred
Level III Mechanic preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination of all necessary maintenance, repairs and inspections
Be familiar with and understand the GMM and Federal Regulations
Ascertain that all aircraft and work records are complete
Assign jobs as necessary to complete all assignments during work shifts
Direct and oversee the shift in an efficient and productive manner
Accomplish as much work as possible with the man hours and materials available
Supervise, control, train, evaluate and discipline employees under his/her supervision
Provide technical assistance as well as interpretations of policies and procedures
Responsible for all aircraft maintenance records (entries of all maintenance performed)
Verify condition of repairable parts removed from aircraft during maintenance
Responsible for maintaining morale, discipline and work efficiency of the maintenance crew
Responsible for understanding the MEL and MEL procedures
Responsible for coordinating with Maintenance Control, the availability of aircraft for Flight Operations and Maintenance departments
Ensure that Maintenance Control receives updated, timely reports on the condition / status of aircraft that are undergoing maintenance