AMBFO, LLC is the family office dedicated to the Blank Family and a part of The Blank Family of Businesses. The family of businesses portfolio includes The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Atlanta Falcons Football Club, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PGA TOUR Superstore, TGL's Atlanta Drive Golf Club, Atlanta United FC and Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. While diverse in nature with unique operations and customers, these businesses are run based on a common set of core values, which focus on developing customer relationships, treating associates with respect, and supporting communities.
Position Summary
The Aircraft Program Manager provides technical support of the company aircraft and partners. The Aircraft Program Manager reports to the Manager of Maintenance, to optimize the aircraft dispatch reliability and operational availability. The Aircraft Program Manager’s role is to enhance the overall management of aircraft maintenance and support programs.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and inspections that conform to the standards established by the Company, regulations, and industry best practices
- Optimize the aircraft dispatch reliability and operational availability
- Ensure timely scheduling and method of maintenance to minimize the impact on the flight schedule
- Providing oversight of inspections, repairs, and modifications
- Assist in the preparation of annual aircraft maintenance budgets to include OPEX and CAPEX recommendations
- Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert on the company aircraft
- Provide recommendations for aircraft improvements, modifications, upgrades, etc.
- Review and ensure all required entries into the aircraft records and related documentation are accurate and managed in accordance with Company and FAA requirements
- Assist in developing maintenance work scopes, obtaining proposals and review invoices for accuracy
- Build and maintain strong vendor and industry business relationships
- Serve as the Maintenance POC on the after-hours call team, which could include weekends and off-hour work to support the operational schedule
- Assumes duties delegated by the Technical Operations Manager.
Education/Experience/Certifications
- 5-10 years of business aviation maintenance and avionics experience
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required
- NCATT Certification - Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) with related endorsements (preferred)
- Trained on Company aircraft type preferred
- Inspection Authorization (preferred)•Satcom Direct Aero IT Certification (preferred)
- Valid Driver's license
- Valid Passport, or willing and able to obtain one
Required Skills
To be successful in this role the Aircraft Program Manager will be required to possess and/or develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following key areas:
- Effective leadership skills and abilities
- Strong business acumen, organizational and project management skills
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
- Ability to effectively handle complex technical challenges
- Strong avionics and systems expertise
- Fully engaged with industry and aircraft technical advancements
- Advanced technical training on aircraft operated by the Company
- Proficient with the use of technology and computer skills to include business applications and Computerized Maintenance Program
Other Requirements
- Must be accessible by phone or email 24/7 except when on scheduled time off
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays as needed
- Work hours can extend beyond normal office hours
- Domestic and international travel may be required
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 40lbs from floor to shoulder level
- Physical ability to perform all required job functions must not be hindered
- Proficient in MS-Word and Excel (basic level)•Permanent residence within 60 minutes of KFTY
Preferred Skills
- Bombardier and Gulfstream Aircraft Experience
- Recent experience with CAMP and CMP Aviation Maintenance Tracking Software
Work Environment and Physical Demands You must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug test. Must have knowledge of general office practices, procedures and equipment; extreme professionalism and communication skills; ability to prioritize tasks and work independently; strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills; and experience interacting with senior level management and family members. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to move up to 25 pounds with assistance.
The employee is occasionally required to move up to 40 pounds with assistance.
