Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Who we are:

What we Offer:

• Sign On Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Education Reimbursement (related field)
• Employee Referral Program and Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and 15 Paid Time Off Days annually

Job Duties

• Prepare all customer and Company reports to provide a daily update to the Project Manager of the following items:Planned person-hours on aircraft daily.
• Man hours expend on previous day plan vs. actual and variance.
• Percentage of routine and non-routine items open and completed.
• Areas that may affect the release date of the aircraft to include parts, engineering, and lengthy elapsed time work orders.
• All items which exceed or are approaching their estimates.
• Non-routine items: identify in order of priority, which require estimates from the production Team Leaders.
• The Production Supervisor will control, with the assistance of the production Leads, the aircraft visibility work boards and/or work booths indicating the work remaining and work in progress.
• Must be completely aware and clearly communicate the progression of all work on the aircraft and how it interfaces with all skills.
• Coordinate with the Planning Department to establish project schedule(s), set goals, and establish budget(s).
• Organize and set-up aircraft work package in booth according to project schedule.
• Assist Project Manager in coordinating with all support groups to ensure they are supporting the aircraft schedule.
• Coordinate with the inspection Department during the primary inspection phase to ensure the plan is followed and during delivery to ensure paperwork accountability.
• Monitor budget daily to ensure the budget is being maintained. Review tallied operations daily for completion, overruns, parts usage daily, and closes items as required.
• Prepare financial overviews for the Project Manager and DOM-trend analysis on delivery costs, safety, quality, and cycle time.
• Assist Project Manager in billing the service order within the five (S) day goal after the aircraft departure.

Process Duties

• Perform a daily area inspection to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform periodic toolbox inspections.
• Monitor confined space compliance.
• Monitor LOTO procedures for compliance.
• Ensure all PM & FAA regulations are adhered to.
• Participate in aircraft investigations to help find root causes and develop corrective actions.
• Complete accident investigation and follow-up as needed.
• Perform periodic in-process audits of assigned crew.
• Meet with Leads daily to maintain detailed shift turnover.

Technical Duties

• Assign the proper workforce to perform work assignments.
• Ensure that technical training is provided to employees as needed.
• Ensure mechanics are using correct reference data to perform maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all required parts are ordered and tracked .
• Provide the Project Manager with accurate data, estimates, and assist with the planning of projects.

Administrative Duties

• Monitor and maintain attendance records of assigned crew .
• Audit and approve weekly work records of assigned work group .
• Ensure assigned work groups accountability to conduct themselves within the guidelines of company policies, work rules, and regulatory regulation.
• Monitor performance and complete proficiency appraisals of assigned work group .
• Evaluate vacation requests against scheduling workforce requirements and respond as needed.
• Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and other to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the Company Team Member Safety Manual.
• Manage operations in the most effective manner eliminating waste and improving productivity .
• Provide coaching, counseling, and guidance to assigned work group .
• Maintain and track budgets as set by Project Manager. Communicate problem areas and resolve conflicts and discrepancies.
• Perform any disciplinary actions required within assigned work group in compliance with established guidelines.
• Attend meetings as needed to discuss critical path areas, planned work, critical parts, and overall aircraft status.
• Interact with Project Manager to set and prioritize daily activities and set aircraft delivery schedule.

Education and Experience:

• A&P License Required.
• Airframe License or Repairman's Certificate.
• Aviation I Business Degree or equivalent aviation experience preferred.
• Five (5)+ years' experience performing as an accomplished aircraft mechanic with progression of responsibilities or have previous Production Supervisory experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Capable of interpreting drawings and blueprints to accomplish a specific task .
• Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills and be able to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Advanced computer skills (knowledge of MS Office programs, such as Word, Excel) are preferred.

Abilities and Skills:

• Should possess the ability to negotiate terms, establish accounts and determine methods of shipment.
• Ability to network effectively and maintain good working relationships with all departments and employees.
• Proficient with current software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Typing speed of at least 35 WPM is required.
• Must have good organizational skills, be able to prioritize work, accurately perform duties with constant activity in area, and pay close attention to detail.
• Must be self-starter requiring a minimum of supervision and perform with a degree of accuracy in the execution of job assignments.
• Must be able to work under pressure, relate to others and maintain flexibility with schedules of the department.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, crouch, and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as walk extended distances
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders and/service stands
• Must have normal corrected hearing and vision
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
• The candidates driving record will be examined for violations; results of which could render candidate ineligible for position.