Supervisor of Maintenance

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Position Summary

The Supervisor of Maintenance impacts PSA's safety of its customers and employees by providing supervision over all personnel on shift; ensuring that they properly execute all maintenance updates, and the aircraft is prepared and ready for release.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a safe and compliant work environment by complying with Safety Policy and Procedures Manual and General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures as well as ensuring compliance of subordinates.
• Submits manual revisions as required for any identified ineffective processes and/or procedures.
• Schedule the department in such a manner that adequate coverage is provided while maintenance is being performed.
• Prepare written reports to Maintenance Manager for Delays, Cancellations, and Irregularities.
• May sign maintenance release and assume full responsibility for aircraft that fall under the jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department during a check.
• Ascertain that the responsible mechanic properly executes all necessary work records.
• Coordinate all operation planning to assure that the proper work is performed on the aircraft as scheduled.
• Monitor aircraft appearance and ensure aircraft are well presented.
• Account for the performance of assigned personnel.
• Maintain liaison with Maintenance Control, Production Planning, and other departments.
• Ensure adequate tool inventories are maintained and proper use of these tools is observed.
• Work in an outside maintenance operation to ensure airworthiness of aircraft.
• Deliver comprehensive pre-shift briefings to ensure team is well informed and creating opportunity for open dialogue.
• In regards to the performing of maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations or other functions affecting aircraft airworthiness, the Maintenance Supervisor on duty will be available for consultation and decision making on matters requiring instruction or decision from higher authority than that of the persons performing the work.
• Provide direct supervision of the Lead Mechanic.
• Delegates duties as necessary, although this does not relieve the Supervisor of the responsibility.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification.
• Successful track record of leadership in aviation maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and manage effectively, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and ensure high-quality, timely completion of tasks.
• Minimum of one year of hands-on experience working on turbine-powered aircraft.
• Thorough understanding of aircraft maintenance processes and proficiency in utilizing applicable manuals such as the General Maintenance Manual (GMM), Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Fault Isolation Manual (FIM), and wiring diagrams.
• Proficient in the use of required calibrated test equipment for diagnostic and operational testing of aircraft systems.
• Must possess or have ability to obtain a U.S. Passport or equivalent within 90 days of starting position.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Manager of Maintenance/Assistant Director of Maintenance.

Authorities: None.

Supervisory Responsibility: This is a supervisory position.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen. AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.