Aircraft Base Manager (Fuel Systems)

Job Description

About the Company Tank Tigers, an STS Aviation Group company, is a leading provider of aircraft fuel system maintenance, repair, inspection and modification services. Its teams specialise in fuel tank entry, fuel system maintenance and compliance-driven inspection work supporting commercial, cargo and military aircraft operators, airlines and MRO facilities in the United States and internationally. Role Overview Tank Tigers, an STS Aviation Group company, is hiring an Aircraft Base Manager in Wilmington, Ohio. The role leads fuel system maintenance operations, oversees technicians and ensures all work is performed safely, correctly and in full compliance with FAA regulations. The Base Manager supervises aircraft fuel system maintenance activities, ensures regulatory compliance and supports technician development. The position requires hands-on leadership, strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage maintenance operations in a fast-paced environment. It operates under FAA Part 145 requirements and must meet the qualification standards outlined in 14 CFR 145.153. Key Responsibilities Supervise aircraft fuel tank maintenance, preventive maintenance and alteration tasks in accordance with FAA regulations Ensure continuity of maintenance activities and proper shift turnover documentation Verify all maintenance is performed in accordance with applicable technical data and company procedures Ensure confined space entry procedures are properly executed and monitored Confirm appropriate tools, equipment and maintenance data are used for all assigned work Assign tasks only to personnel with the proper experience, training and qualifications Train, assist and supervise technicians in proper maintenance practices and procedures, and serve as a technical resource for consultation and guidance Ensure only qualified mechanics sign off on completed work Review and verify the accuracy of maintenance records and documentation Ensure all on-the-job training is documented and submitted to the Training Department Maintain clean, safe and organised work and shop areas Ensure proper handling and control of parts during and after maintenance, and that all required tags and forms are properly completed and attached Oversee completion of customer requirements for supplied parts Delegate duties to qualified personnel while maintaining overall accountability Maintain awareness of applicable FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 43, 65 and 145 Work a flexible schedule and operate in confined space environments as required Perform additional duties as assigned by the Facility Manager Requirements Strong knowledge of fuel tank maintenance practices, procedures and safety requirements Ability to supervise, train and mentor maintenance personnel and work with maintenance managers at all levels Comfortable working in confined spaces and physically demanding environments Must be computer literate and able to competently use basic software packages Work environment: maintenance facility and aircraft environment, requiring confined space work, physically demanding conditions and flexible scheduling to support operational needs Licences & Qualifications Required: FAA Airframe & Powerplant licence Must meet qualification requirements under Repair Station Manual Section 4.6.9 Must meet supervisory qualification requirements under 14 CFR 145.153 Preferred: FAA A&P licence with demonstrated ability to train and mentor technicians Experience Minimum of 4 years of aircraft systems maintenance experience Additional Information STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

• Supervise aircraft fuel tank maintenance, preventive maintenance and alteration tasks in accordance with FAA regulations
• Ensure continuity of maintenance activities and proper shift turnover documentation
• Verify all maintenance is performed in accordance with applicable technical data and company procedures
• Ensure confined space entry procedures are properly executed and monitored
• Confirm appropriate tools, equipment and maintenance data are used for all assigned work
• Assign tasks only to personnel with the proper experience, training and qualifications
• Train, assist and supervise technicians in proper maintenance practices and procedures, and serve as a technical resource for consultation and guidance
• Ensure only qualified mechanics sign off on completed work
• Review and verify the accuracy of maintenance records and documentation
• Ensure all on-the-job training is documented and submitted to the Training Department
• Maintain clean, safe and organised work and shop areas
• Ensure proper handling and control of parts during and after maintenance, and that all required tags and forms are properly completed and attached
• Oversee completion of customer requirements for supplied parts
• Delegate duties to qualified personnel while maintaining overall accountability
• Maintain awareness of applicable FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 43, 65 and 145
• Work a flexible schedule and operate in confined space environments as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Facility Manager
• Strong knowledge of fuel tank maintenance practices, procedures and safety requirements
• Ability to supervise, train and mentor maintenance personnel and work with maintenance managers at all levels
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and physically demanding environments
• Must be computer literate and able to competently use basic software packages
• Work environment: maintenance facility and aircraft environment, requiring confined space work, physically demanding conditions and flexible scheduling to support operational needs
• Required: FAA Airframe & Powerplant licence
• Must meet qualification requirements under Repair Station Manual Section 4.6.9
• Must meet supervisory qualification requirements under 14 CFR 145.153