Maintenance Manager Maine

Maintenance Manager Maine

LifeFlight Aviation Services Bangor, Maine, USA

Position Type: Permanent

Job Title: Maintenance Manager Reports To: Director of Maintenance Job Location: Primary: Bangor, Lewiston, Sanford Secondary: Camden

Position Summary: The Maintenance Manager (MM) is responsible to supervise all AMT's on the LFAS Air carrier certificate. MM shall Schedule and assure that all maintenance personnel maintain currency and proficiency in aircraft assigned to LFAS's Air Carrier Certificate. The MM is committed to Just and Accountable Culture. The MM is expected to conduct regular observation of maintenance team for the purposes of assessment and mentoring. This is a salaried position, which requires frequent travel to support LifeFlight of Maine's base sites and primary service area to perform job functions. The job may require occasional national travel as needed for training, certifications, conferences, or as directed The position requires regular extensive travel throughout the State of Maine, occasional travel out of state and occasional attendance at weekend events. The successful candidate will have high flexibility and a strong work ethic understanding that position responsibilities may vary at times.

Responsibilities: 1. Must be qualified as an LFAS AMT and meet duties and responsibilities thereof. 2. Supervises and is responsible for all maintenance and inspection personnel. 3. Responsible for AMT scheduling. 4. Ensures that all LFAS aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition prescribed by applicable regulations, Airworthiness Directives and standardized practices. 5. Ensures that all inspections, repairs, and component changes are accomplished in accordance with manufacturer's maintenance manuals and/or FAA approved procedures. 6. Ensures compliance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. 7. Coordinates training activities and ensures all maintenance technicians are supervised according to the requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Regulations. 8. Assures maintenance personnel have the necessary overhaul manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, applicable sections of this manual, and any other required technical data and assure all technical data is current and revision control system is in place. 9. Completes any required reports and submits them to the Director of LFAS for forwarding to the FAA. 10. Assists the Director of LFAS and DoM in formulating operations policies, coordination of those policies, and coordinates training for mechanics. 11. Performs maintenance technician daily work as required. 12. Covers vacation schedule for base AMT's. Assists with major aircraft inspections. 13. Assure all company safety policies and procedures are strictly adhered to. 14. Participates in the development of the annual aircraft maintenance budget. 15. Participates in recruiting and hiring new maintenance personnel with the Director of LFAS. 16. Coordinates the orientation of new aviation maintenance staff. 17. Promotes and maintains positive professional working relationship. 18. Will coordinate schedule of and share in responsibility of share in Maintenance Duty Officer after hours call schedule. 19. Shall meet regularly with all personnel under his/her charge monthly. 20. Other assigned duties as determined by the Director of LFAS.

Job Requirements: Skills and abilities: 1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. 2. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks. 3. Demonstrates effective leadership skills. 4. Demonstrates and promotes effective interpersonal skills 5. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills. 6. Fluent in computer skills, LFAS maintenance tracking software, and Microsoft Office Education and/or experience: 1. Five years as Airframe and Power plant mechanic. 2. Three years of experience at a hospital EMS helicopter program with multi-engine aircraft. 3. Two years of management experience (managing multiple aircraft and maintenance technicians). 4. Factory trained in all aircraft assigned to the LFAS Air Carrier Certificate. 5. Must obtain/maintain Inspection Authorization credentials within 6 months of hire. Working conditions/physical demands: 1. Ability to operate around and in helicopters and is exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, chemicals (jet fumes) and extreme heat or cold 2. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds using proper body mechanics and bend and carry heavy equipment. 3. Ability to safely work from ladders and approved maintenance stands to perform tasks. 4. Works in a patient care environment around the aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical solvents and agents used in the medical and aviation industries. 5. Position may require sitting and/or standing for long periods of time. 6. This position requires a large amount of travel between LFAS bases.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job

Salary Range: Neg-Neg

Travel: yes