MAINTENANCE MANAGER

About FlightSafety International FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. Purpose of Position The Maintenance Manager manages all program maintenance processes, training, operations standardization, and coordinates closely with logistic specialists with supply functions. Is responsible for Altus ATS day-to-day maintenance operations of aircrew training devices, program-wide oversight of maintenance processes and performance, and support the Training System Support Center (TSSC) with timely feedback as required on program training device status. Tasks and Responsibilities Develops and implements program-wide maintenance policy and procedures including performance standards for inspection and maintenance activities. Prioritizes necessary Altus ATS maintenance activities and evaluates workloads, oversee program-wide activities and coordinates with Site Managers on priorities to accomplish required maintenance activities/tasks. Coordinates and assists the Engineering Support Center (ESC) with training device modification and change order activities/efforts with as required. Develops and implements program-wide maintenance training programs. Manages and tracks open work orders at each ATS Site and reports status to Site Managers and TSSC Manager.Ensures timely reporting is accomplished by sites to the contract officer representative (COR). Supports the Corporate Quality Assurance Program and Simulator Quality Management System (SQMS) to ensure compliance. Ensures that required program-wide technical publications and maintenance manuals are updated/current. Applies industry accepted training device configuration control and supply management principles to daily site work activities. Interfaces with simulation systems, visual systems, local and facility support agencies to support device repair/replacement actions that are beyond site capabilities. Ensures that all program sites maintenance personnel comply with established maintenance policies and procedures, as well as industry mandated safety practices. Performs Altus Facility Manager Duties, as required. Travels as required Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education AS/AA degree or vocational training in simulation, computers, electronics or robotics. BSEE or BSME degrees are highly desired. Minimum Experience Five years’ recent experience in major training devices maintenance including two years supervisory experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Ability to clearly relay verbal and written information to others. Ability to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to work with minimum supervision; and able to effectively direct/manage other personnel. Ability to exercise good judgment and to assume responsibility for accuracy and completeness of work. Ability to obtain Secret Clearance. Working knowledge of basic aerodynamics, radio navigation, and other aircraft-related systems. Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to talk or hear; to sit, stand, and walk; and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls. The teammate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to stoop and kneel. The teammate must be able to ingress/egress from the simulator, work in inclement weather and temperature extremes as set forth in Air Force and company guidelines. The teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The teammate must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law. This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment. Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers. #J-18808-Ljbffr