Mechanic Supervisor

Job Description

Role Overview The Mechanic Supervisor ensures all maintenance on company aircraft is performed correctly to applicable standards and regulations, and assists in maintaining the facility in compliance with company and OSHA regulations. Key Responsibilities Supervise mechanics in the overall maintenance operation, including preventive maintenance, repair, modifications and other maintenance of aircraft, components and related equipment in compliance with 14 CFR, manufacturers' specifications, the GMM, company policy and procedures, and other methods accepted by the FAA and OSHA. Perform duties in all areas inside and outside the hangar as well as at the airport terminal. Plan and prioritise work, including directing, laying out and coordinating activities so as to minimise delays, increase production and efficiency, and assure timely delivery of aircraft. Determine job standards and test personnel productivity, safety habits and workmanship. Understand, communicate and enforce company policies and procedures, and recommend changes to the GMM to eliminate conflicts or enhance operational effectiveness. Review and approve material requests, ensure adherence to material handling and control procedures as outlined in the GMM and by equipment manufacturers, and coordinate with the Materials team so required materials arrive as needed. Oversee the completion of shift turnover reports in accordance with the GMM. Conduct shift meetings and briefings, participate in management meetings including shift turnover, and adhere to the established work schedule. Ensure the maintenance area is maintained in a clean and orderly condition. Provide timely and accurate information on aircraft status, and communicate accurately to Maintenance Control the status of aircraft serviceability and readiness. Train and assist mechanics in proper procedures, methods and practices, and continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the on-the-job training programme. Guide mechanics in the handling and operation of shop equipment, ground equipment, vehicles, fuel dispensing equipment and tools, to assure equipment is used safely and kept serviceable. Ensure all departmental internal company forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders and manual revision compliance are completed accurately, and monitor and update timekeeping and payroll entry on a timely basis. Recommend changes to processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Provide technical leadership to team and department members; lead by example; monitor, influence and train others; provide input to the supervisor on performance reviews and help identify development needs; provide performance feedback and counselling and take corrective action as necessary; may conduct performance reviews for assigned mechanics. Perform other duties as assigned or required. Licences & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licence . Preferred: RII qualification on applicable aircraft. Preferred: run and taxi qualification on applicable aircraft. Experience Two years of A&P experience on similar aircraft. Preferred: 4 years of A&P mechanic experience on similar aircraft. Preferred: previous lead or supervisory experience. Requirements Possess a stable employment history. Must have and maintain a valid driver's licence and a clean driving record. Must possess the required tools. Must be able to communicate in an effective, calm and professional manner at all times. Possess general computer and administrative skills. Able to pass an FAA required 10-year work history review and pass criminal background and fingerprint checks. Willing to submit to and pass FAA and company mandated random drug and alcohol tests. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or associates. Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardisation exists, and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Decision making: makes day-to-day decisions used to support strategic direction; decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured, tend to be short term and usually of moderate cost. Additional Information Requisition ID: JR-007778. Physical demands: able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms up to 50% of the time; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 50% of the time; lift up to 50 pounds at least 35% of the time; lift or move 75 pounds over 20% of the time; must be able to see to perform work and to see approaching vehicles, aircraft and machinery. Work environment: work near moving mechanical parts and with fumes or airborne particles over 90% of the time; work in high, precarious places up to 20% of the time; work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 20% of the time; withstand risk of electric shock and work with explosives up to 10% of the time; work in outdoor weather conditions within an open-air hangar up to 100% of the time; the work environment can be very loud; able to wear a respirator and protective equipment, which requires minimal facial hair to ensure proper fit under OSHA regulations; able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24-hour operations. Travel: able to travel up to 20% of the time, including overnight stays.

Requirements

• Supervise mechanics in the overall maintenance operation, including preventive maintenance, repair, modifications and other maintenance of aircraft, components and related equipment in compliance with 14 CFR, manufacturers' specifications, the GMM, company policy and procedures, and other methods accepted by the FAA and OSHA.
• Perform duties in all areas inside and outside the hangar as well as at the airport terminal.
• Plan and prioritise work, including directing, laying out and coordinating activities so as to minimise delays, increase production and efficiency, and assure timely delivery of aircraft.
• Determine job standards and test personnel productivity, safety habits and workmanship.
• Understand, communicate and enforce company policies and procedures, and recommend changes to the GMM to eliminate conflicts or enhance operational effectiveness.
• Review and approve material requests, ensure adherence to material handling and control procedures as outlined in the GMM and by equipment manufacturers, and coordinate with the Materials team so required materials arrive as needed.
• Oversee the completion of shift turnover reports in accordance with the GMM.
• Conduct shift meetings and briefings, participate in management meetings including shift turnover, and adhere to the established work schedule.
• Ensure the maintenance area is maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
• Provide timely and accurate information on aircraft status, and communicate accurately to Maintenance Control the status of aircraft serviceability and readiness.
• Train and assist mechanics in proper procedures, methods and practices, and continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the on-the-job training programme.
• Guide mechanics in the handling and operation of shop equipment, ground equipment, vehicles, fuel dispensing equipment and tools, to assure equipment is used safely and kept serviceable.
• Ensure all departmental internal company forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders and manual revision compliance are completed accurately, and monitor and update timekeeping and payroll entry on a timely basis.
• Recommend changes to processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provide technical leadership to team and department members; lead by example; monitor, influence and train others; provide input to the supervisor on performance reviews and help identify development needs; provide performance feedback and counselling and take corrective action as necessary; may conduct performance reviews for assigned mechanics.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licence .
• Preferred: RII qualification on applicable aircraft.
• Preferred: run and taxi qualification on applicable aircraft.
• Two years of A&P experience on similar aircraft.
• Preferred: 4 years of A&P mechanic experience on similar aircraft.
• Preferred: previous lead or supervisory experience.
• Possess a stable employment history.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's licence and a clean driving record.
• Must possess the required tools.