Aircraft Maintenance, Alliance/Partner Management, Aviation Industry, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Corporate Policies, Corrosion Control, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Interpersonal Skills, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), People Management, Physical Demands, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Provider Contracting, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Spanish Language, Time Management, User Documentation, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Position Summary:
With general supervision from the Director of Contract Maintenance & Engine Programs, provides oversight of heavy maintenance, short-term, long-term storage, Mobile Repair Team (MRT) and paint program activity.
Salary: $80,000
Job Functions:
- Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
- Ensures timely, and accurate processing of aircraft maintenance records for maintenance performed at assigned facility; to include Technical Response Approval Group (TRAG), Service Difficulty Reporting (SDR), Major Repair, Alteration Report, Corrosion Prevention, Corrosion Control (CPCP) reporting, and deferred maintenance reporting requirements.
- Oversees the contract personnel performing heavy maintenance, ensures contracted services are performed per the terms of the agreement with the maintenance provider.
- Oversees approval of man-hours for all non-routine work performed and for initial invoice review and approval.
- Ensures compliance with DOT/FAA regulations, company policies and procedures in accordance with the Air Wisconsin Airlines General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
- Maintains partnership with contracted maintenance provider and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).
- Coordinates activities related to engineering services, material and tooling requirements, quality assurance and production.
- Position requires extensive travel.
Required Competencies:
- Requires moderate level of judgment to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Judgment and initiative are necessary in setting priorities. Must determine if unusual problems with routine procedures require involvement of others.
- High degree of professionalism and ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English.
Education & Experience:
Required:
- Associates degree in aviation management or engineering.
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Three to five years supervisory experience in a FAR Part 121 Air Carrier operations.
- Three to five years quality assurance/quality control experience in an aircraft maintenance environment.
- Good working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Ability to work independently.
Preferred:
- Ability to speak Spanish.
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
Work Environment, Physical Demands & Travel:
- Maintenance offices, hangar/ramp, aircraft; may occasionally be exposed to exhaust from various engines and high noise levels.
- Occasional time spent at low activity level, i.e., sitting.
- Frequent standing/walking/movement required.
- Domestic and international travel up to 70%
Disclaimer: The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties and/or responsibilities associated with this position. Generally, each job function is considered essential to this position and any incumbent must be capable of performing them.
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Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp
Operating as a regional airline in the United States since 1965, Air Wisconsin Airlines performs flying services for United Airlines as United Express throughout the Midwest and East Coast, operating CRJ-200 regional jets. With service to approximately 70 cities throughout North America, we carry an estimated 6 million passengers a year and help unite the world by bringing passengers from their hometowns large and small to hubs that provide them with a gateway to countless travel destinations.