Aircraft Maintenance Manager

Aircraft Maintenance Manager

This Aircraft Maintenance Manager will be a key partner to the Assistant Director of Maintenance to ensure the organization's maintenance efforts remain compliant, efficient, and safe. Manage and monitor the Maintenance Control On-site and remote employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of maintenance control operations for the Thrive Aviation's Fleet.
• Ensures Maintenance Control conducts themselves within the guidelines of company policies, work rules, and regulatory regulation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements regarding aircraft maintenance.
• Provides coaching, counseling, and guidance to Maintenance Controllers.
• Ensures the proper paperwork is provided and filed for component overhauls, aircraft communication/navigation equipment certifications, and associated components in accordance with Thrive Aviation manuals, manufacturer's manuals, bulletins, and orders.
• Ensures proper execution of an Airworthiness Release.
• Responsible for signing for the accomplishment of work on applicable work forms and records.
• Processes all necessary paperwork as mandated by regulation.
• Creates and maintain budgets for maintenance operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial goals.
• Delegates assigned work in an expeditious manner, exercising sound judgement in executing each work project
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management to provide updates on maintenance activities and address any concerns.
• Make critical decisions in fast paced environment to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the fleet.
• Foster Thrive Aviation's culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement within the maintenance department.
• Some travel may be a requirement.
• Other duties as assigned by the management team.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to three (3) hours per day and sit for up to five (5) hours per day.
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. to the height of 4 feet and up to 20 lbs. to a height of 7 feet.
• May be required to carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• On occasion, must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs.

Work Environment

• The work environment will include various climates as some duties will be performed in hangar space not temperature controlled.
• Keeps Assistance Director of Maintenance briefed on all aircraft status.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be extremely loud.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and company requirements.
• Knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures.
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements and to direct skilled technicians in the daily performance of their duties.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to supervise a team.
• In-depth knowledge of flight line operations, aircraft/vehicle movement, and safety/hazards.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment, aircraft technical orders/job guides/ publications and schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications, aircraft engine, landing gear, and flight control systems
• Some travel may be required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Current A&P License required.
• Bachelor's degree in aviation management or related field; OR
• 7-10 years of Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection experience with a Part 135 operator
• 5 years in supervisor or management position.
• Expert level knowledge of FAA regulations as it pertains to aircraft maintenance
• Strong leadership with extensive knowledge and aircraft maintenance and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced skills and knowledge of aircraft parts management
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and applicable suite of products
• Fluency and knowledge of applicable industry specific-software tools, including Flexx, Traxxall, CAMP, and Corridor are highly preferred.