Manager, Maintenance - LIFT Academy Tuskegee

Job Description

Role Overview Team: Corporate. Location: Indianapolis. Contract type: full time. The Manager, Maintenance is responsible for all aircraft maintenance and modification functions in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Ensure all preventive maintenance, repair, modification and other maintenance of aircraft, components and related equipment complies with 14 CFR, manufacturer specifications, company policy and procedures, and other methods accepted by the FAA and OSHA. Assist in and/or develop effective schedules to meet operational demands, use manpower effectively, track work in progress and prioritise work. Ensure adequate personnel training, that OSHA and safety guidelines are followed, and that FAA regulations and company procedures are complied with. Maintain and ensure adequate tooling, equipment, ground support equipment and safety equipment. Verify that each part or component is effective for the aircraft on which it will be installed. Adhere to material handling and control procedures specified in company manuals and by equipment manufacturers. Oversee completion of all departmental forms, maintenance records, documents and work orders, including maintenance computer system transactions, and revise as necessary. Maintain and use all company and aircraft manuals. Administer recurrent training, including required FAA AMT training, and keep licences and certifications up to date. Oversee vendors (building maintenance, uniform, janitorial and others) to ensure timely delivery of work and services. Screen, interview and recommend candidates for hire; coach, lead, motivate and supervise direct reports; appraise performance, provide feedback, take corrective action and oversee staff training and development. Foster the company's core values and culture throughout the work environment. Requirements Strong understanding of FAA regulations and standards relating to Parts 43, 65, 91 and 145, and of inspection methods, techniques and equipment used to determine airworthiness of an article undergoing maintenance, repair or alteration. Ability to read, write and understand English, including technical documents and manuals; ability to analyse and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the public. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, and to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. Able to work both in a team setting and individually. Regulatory: stable employment history; able to pass an FAA-required 10-year work history review and criminal background and fingerprint checks; willing to submit to and pass FAA and company mandated random drug and alcohol tests; valid driver's licence and clean driving record. Licences & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence. Inspection Authorization (IA) highly desirable. Experience Preferred: supervisory or management experience in a general aviation, corporate or airline environment. Preferred: experience with general aviation and Diamond piston aircraft. Preferred: excellent electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills and superior written and verbal communication. Additional Information Decision making: daily decisions on use of resources, performance and budgets. Physical demands: able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms up to 20% of the time; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 20% of the time; lift up to 50 pounds at least 20% of the time and lift or move 75 pounds at least 10% of the time; must be able to see to perform work and to see approaching vehicles, aircraft and machinery. Work environment: work near moving mechanical parts and with fumes or airborne particles over 50% of the time; work in high, precarious places up to 10% of the time; work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 10% of the time; work in outdoor weather conditions within an open-air hangar up to 20% of the time; the environment can be loud. Able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays. Travel: up to 20% of the time, including overnight stays.

Requirements

Ensure all preventive maintenance, repair, modification and other maintenance of aircraft, components and related equipment complies with 14 CFR, manufacturer specifications, company policy and procedures, and other methods accepted by the FAA and OSHA.

Assist in and/or develop effective schedules to meet operational demands, use manpower effectively, track work in progress and prioritise work.

Ensure adequate personnel training, that OSHA and safety guidelines are followed, and that FAA regulations and company procedures are complied with.

Maintain and ensure adequate tooling, equipment, ground support equipment and safety equipment.

Verify that each part or component is effective for the aircraft on which it will be installed.

Adhere to material handling and control procedures specified in company manuals and by equipment manufacturers.

Oversee completion of all departmental forms, maintenance records, documents and work orders, including maintenance computer system transactions, and revise as necessary.

Maintain and use all company and aircraft manuals.

Administer recurrent training, including required FAA AMT training, and keep licences and certifications up to date.

Oversee vendors (building maintenance, uniform, janitorial and others) to ensure timely delivery of work and services.

Screen, interview and recommend candidates for hire; coach, lead, motivate and supervise direct reports; appraise performance, provide feedback, take corrective action and oversee staff training and development.

Foster the company's core values and culture throughout the work environment.

Strong understanding of FAA regulations and standards relating to Parts 43, 65, 91 and 145, and of inspection methods, techniques and equipment used to determine airworthiness of an article undergoing maintenance, repair or alteration.

Ability to read, write and understand English, including technical documents and manuals; ability to analyse and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the public.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, and to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Able to work both in a team setting and individually.

Regulatory: stable employment history; able to pass an FAA-required 10-year work history review and criminal background and fingerprint checks; willing to submit to and pass FAA and company mandated random drug and alcohol tests; valid driver's licence and clean driving record.

High school diploma or equivalent.

FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence.

Inspection Authorization (IA) highly desirable.

Preferred: supervisory or management experience in a general aviation, corporate or airline environment.

Preferred: experience with general aviation and Diamond piston aircraft.

Preferred: excellent electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills and superior written and verbal communication.