Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

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About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 5,500 team members. At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six Winning Behaviors - safe and caring, customer-centric and quality-focused, dependable and ethical, fact-based, focused and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious our team members are showing up every day for our customers and each other. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager impacts PSA Airlines' safety of our aircraft being over operation of the assigned maintenance facility. Ensuring that all aircraft has received proper maintenance in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR); to get our customers to their destinations safely and on time.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining aircraft, ground equipment and facilities as needed to meet airworthiness standards, operating schedules, appearance standards and cost objectives.
• Demonstrates a safe and compliant work environment by complying with Safety Policy and Procedures Manual and General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures as well as ensuring compliance of subordinates.
• Submits manual revisions as required for any identified ineffective processes and/or procedures.
• Ensure maintenance programs are followed during inspection and repair of aircraft.
• Maintains local technical manuals and reference material in a current status.
• Manages the maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of aircraft, components, and related equipment.
• Tracking the time life and scheduled maintenance items on the Company managed aircraft at the assigned location.
• Monitor Cancellation and Delay Reports, Deferred Maintenance Items, and Maintenance Carryovers to ensure expeditious corrective actions.
• Maintain contact with vendors to ensure adequate technical assistance is provided.
• Maintain communication with vendors and manufacturer technical support personnel to minimize reliability delays and cancellations.
• In regard to the performing of maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations or other functions affecting aircraft airworthiness, the Maintenance Manager or designee will be available for consultation and decision making on matters requiring instruction or decision from higher authority than that of the persons performing the work.
• Ensure that all instructions pertinent to safety are properly observed and that all personnel at the station fully understand and comply with existing safety regulations.
• Maintain maintenance records to FAA regulations on all aircraft at the assigned location.
• Review maintenance performance against established procedures and standards.
• Initiate and develop projects to improve performance of equipment and enable better performance of maintenance.
• Make recommendations covering station personnel staffing level requirements.
• Responsible for employee performance reviews of aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Perform inspections of shops and facility to ensure compliance with company policy.
• Comply with applicable company policies, procedures and FARs.
• Delegates duties as necessary, although this does not relieve the Manager of the responsibility.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance output.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with management and administration of service contracts and agreements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, M&E.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Advanced technical degree in Engineering, Aviation, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least five years of experience in the maintenance of large aircraft with at least two of those years in a supervisory position.
• Experience with program management.

Additional Information

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Managing Director of Maintenance. Authorities: None Supervisory Responsibility: This is a supervisory position. Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen. AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.