Managed Aircraft, Senior Technician - MKC

The Managed Aircraft, Senior Technician acts as the central point of contact for coordinating all maintenance issues.  They ensure company aircraft are maintained on and off site in compliance with all regulatory requirements for Airshare.  They are responsible for contacting and arranging maintenance personnel to clear aircraft discrepancies and return aircraft to service in a timely and effective manner. 

The Managed Aircraft Senior Technician is appointed and empowered by the aircraft certificate holder's Director of Maintenance to conduct designated functions of the Director of Maintenance office.  They are responsible for ensuring compliance with all company policies as outlined in the Airshare Part 135 Operations Manual and General Maintenance Manual, including all reports required by FAR 15.  Conducts or assists with all inspections and repairs on aircraft and aircraft sub-assemblies and performs required documentation, billing, regulatory and other administrative tasks in adherence with Company, Customer and FAA policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Works harmoniously with the Director of Maintenance, pilots, flight operations, maintenance and scheduling personnel, as well as the sales team.
• Work with Sales team during potential onboarding of a new aircraft; this may include traveling to the aircraft's location to inspect the aircraft and the records.
• Work with Director of Maintenance to complete conformity inspection of new aircraft.  This will require travel to our Wichita location to complete conformity inspection.
• Utilize current aircraft maintenance tracking program to project future aircraft maintenance for assigned managed aircraft fleet.
• Utilize current aircraft maintenance tracking program to create work orders for assigned managed aircraft fleet.
• Continually monitor aircraft maintenance tracking program to ensure future maintenance is not overrun.
• Provide scheduled maintenance projection updates to Manager of Maintenance Scheduling.
• Travel to maintenance vendors to represent Company and aircraft owners during scheduled maintenance events.
• Ensure that the work order is opened and updated throughout the project in a timely manner.
• Ensure all time tracking is accurate in time tracking program.
• Report discrepancies to Managed Maintenance Manager and MX Controller
• Complete required paperwork, including pre-return to service requirements.
• Schedules and coordinates away from base AOG maintenance with vendors and ensures that all personnel working on the aircraft are following FAR requirements, qualified to perform maintenance on a given aircraft and meet drug and alcohol requirements.
• Travels to AOG aircraft or other maintenance bases to support maintenance, as required.
• Facilitates interdepartmental communication pertaining to AOG aircraft and deferred maintenance issues to ensure that all concerned parties stay informed
• Provides technical guidance to flight crews while determining how to handle an aircraft discrepancy in the safest and most efficient manner.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on aircraft, as assigned.
• Troubleshoots and repairs damaged, worn or defective mechanical components
• Performs pre-flight and post-flight inspections on aircraft.
• Maintains general cleanliness of aircraft interior and exterior
• Observes current applicable FAA Regulations and MM's while performing required maintenance.
• Complies with Company safety policies and procedures
• Assist with budget planning for yearly maintenance cost of fractional fleet
• Performs other duties and assignments, as required.

Requires a high school education or GED and an A&P certificate. Ten years minimum experience in corporate aviation.    Previous aircraft maintenance planning experience preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).  Excellent communication skills, time management, multi-tasking ability and attention to detail is critical.  Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

BENEFITS AND PERKS 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance – if you choose to participate, coverage will commence on the first day of the month following your date of hire
• Airshare offers a no-cost medical and dental option at the employee level
• Optional supplemental insurance benefits (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life, and short-term/long-term disability)
• Company-paid term life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual salary 
• Two 401(k) retirement plans with employer match – you will be eligible to participate on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Access to relocation flights

Airshare is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation