Aviation Maintenance Manager — Lead Aircraft Ops

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers. Job DescriptionJob Description Elevate Your Career with the Leading Regional Airline in Indianapolis! Join a team that takes pride in being the largest fleet operator of Embraer 170/175 aircraft in the country. Our Indianapolis-based regional airline is a powerhouse, with crew bases in 10 vibrant cities, providing over 1000 daily departures to more than 100 cities across the US, Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. We employ over 6000 aviation professionals with diverse specialties. Exciting Opportunity: Maintenance Manager in Chicago, IL Are you ready to step into the role of a Maintenance Manager and be a part of our dynamic team? Read on! What We Offer: Competitive Compensation: Salary dependent on experience with relocation assistance provided, totaling $110k-125k. Full Package of Benefits: Dental, medical, 401k, PTO, and monthly sick pay. A Day in the Life of a Maintenance Manager: In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and direct aircraft maintenance at a line station, ensuring cost-effective, reliable maintenance operations while adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations. You'll also maintain the facility in compliance with company and OSHA regulations. Essential Duties of the Maintenance Manager: Manage mechanics in overall maintenance operation, adhering to regulations and policies. Develop effective schedules to meet operational demands. Stay informed of work-in-progress and prioritize tasks. Ensure proper staffing levels. Innovate aircraft maintenance processes. Maintain a well-equipped maintenance base. Evaluate Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System processes. Report and recommend improvements. Coordinate with human resources for employee matters. Oversee vendors and service providers. Foster the Company’s values and culture. Screen, interview, and recommend potential hires. Provide leadership, direction, motivation, and supervision. Appraise performance, provide feedback, and oversee staff training. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. Requirements: FAA Airframe and Powerplant license with a high school diploma or equivalent. 6 years of A&P experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Qualifications: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related field. RII and Run and Taxi qualifications on applicable aircraft. Additional Requirements: Stable employment history. Valid driver’s license with a clean record. Ability to work well in a team and under pressure. Strong communication skills. Ability to pass FAA-required reviews, background checks, and drug and alcohol tests. Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various documents. Proficiency in writing reports and business correspondence. Effective presentation and communication skills. Decision-Making: Make daily decisions on resource use, performance, and budgets. Sound decisions may require additional resource allocation. Physical Demands: May involve standing, walking, using hands, and lifting. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Occasional lifting or moving of 75 pounds. Strong visual and physical abilities required. Work Environment: May involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, high places, and chemicals. Work outdoors in an open-air hangar. May experience loud working conditions. Flexibility to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support 24-hour operations. Travel Requirements: Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including overnight stays. Ready to steer your career towards success? Apply today for the Maintenance Manager position in Chicago, IL! This vacancy is advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move. #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy Jobline ZR