MRO Weekend Shift Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

 

The MRO Weekend Shift Supervisor is responsible for managing technicians, equipment, and other resources needed on the dedicated weekend shift to complete individual corporate aircraft projects to ensure the safe completion of work within compliance of 14 CFR Part 145 standards.

 

This person will be responsible for ensuring the technicians use appropriate current technical data, and all aircraft/component work orders scheduled for completion by their assigned personnel falls within the limits of Western Aircraft’s certified repair station ratings. They will also be responsible for ensuring quality & safety standards are met. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Motivates, mentors, trains, and provides constructive criticism of assigned team members
• Works with the Service Manager to perform annual team personnel reviews and monitors disciplinary actions put in place by the service manager to improve performance
• Prioritizes workflow on assigned jobs
• Maintains high level of communication with Service Manager, Production Scheduling, and other departments regarding project status and workflow
• Makes technical decisions regarding discrepancies and job flow
• Ensures safety procedures are followed at all times
• Follows established procedures for assigned projects
• Responsible for daily turn-over log with assigned project information
• Manages projects and resolves discrepancies as required to ensure progressive work flow
• Utilizes outside technical resources as appropriate
• Understands safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner
• Service is performed IAW the Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations
• Ensure that Western Aircraft Policy and Procedures are followed
• Directly manages multiple projects incorporating maintenance, avionics, and interiors 
• Acts as customer liaison providing timely information regarding assigned projects
• Ensures proper documentation of customer approvals
• Ensures customer accounts are within established credit limits before return to service of aircraft
• Works flexible hours to accommodate arrivals and departures of assigned projects
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in general aviation
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in inspection
• Minimum one (1) year leadership experience in general aviation
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft completion, production, and manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with the industry vendors, regulations, and current procedures for completing interiors on a timely and competitive basis
• Must be able to read, understand and utilize blueprints in a fabrication business
• Strong customer service skills

Education & Certifications

• Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Business Management, Finance, or equivalent work experience
• A&P certifications required

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level, inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.  Working around equipment with moving parts, ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, frequent standing sitting, walking balancing and stooping

 

Available Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending programs

 

 

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.