Jet Maintenance Manager

The Jet Manager works under the administrative direction of the Director of Maintenance, with minimal supervision. Responsible for business operations and driving continuous improvement efforts to grow the business unit. Complete focus on safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of departmental and organizational operations for a business through the provision of effective methods and strategies.  This position is responsible for supervision of aircraft maintenance, ground support operations and associated hanger area facilities, shops and allied equipment.  Also responsible for security and protection of aircraft. 

As the Jet Manager, you possess a well-informed, innate and timely knowledge of the Market. You will play the key role in general aviation communicating between our clients and the company and will be responsible for identifying and building effective networks with existing and potential clients. Complete understanding of pricing and profitability for the achievement of customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term account goals in line with company vision and values.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

As the Manager of Corporate Jet Maintenance Operations, you will play a pivotal role in driving the Company's growth by effectively managing and promoting our strategic agenda. Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership:
  
• • Develop and communicate the company's goals and mission to the Jet Maintenance Department Team, fostering alignment with overall organizational objectives.
    
• Financial Management:
  
• • Set and manage the annual Jet Maintenance Department P&L Budget, conducting regular audits and holding routine budget/actual review meetings.
    
• Operational Oversight:
  
• • Run daily meetings to assess maintenance job workload and manpower needs, allocating tasks according to capacities and daily workload.
    
• Quality Control and Compliance:
  
• • Oversee the Jet Maintenance Department's Quality Control (QC) guidelines, ensuring adherence to performance benchmarks.
    
• Facility and Staff Management:
  
• • Ensure the maintenance facility and operations comply with industry-standard Repair Station Manual specifications.
    
  • Identify staffing qualifications and hiring needs, assisting on the production floor as necessary.
    

Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of five years of experience in aircraft maintenance with one or more years in a supervisory/management role.
  
• High degree of computer literacy including experience with MS Office Suite.
  
• Extensive experience in maintaining and working with business jets and business jet Part 135 and Part 91 operators and management companies such as NetJets, FlexJet, FlyExclusive, EJM, JAFS, and their respective maintenance controls.
  
• Thorough understanding of FARs and the ability to work directly and in close collaboration with the FAA.
  
• Experience with Corridor maintenance tracking and billing software.
  
• Experience with aircraft maintenance tracking software suites such as CAMP/Cescom, Traxxall, and ATP.
  
• Ability to assist with mechanical duties on the maintenance production floor.
  
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
  
• Advanced knowledge of and direct hands-on experience with industry-standard aviation maintenance manuals, tools, and associated equipment.
  
• Proven ability to attract, supervise, train, and motivate employees.
  
• The ability to work with diverse personalities and instil a culture of inclusiveness and teamwork.
  
• The ability to work directly with aircraft owner customers or their representatives.
  
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive; make decisions that recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
  
• 5-10 years of experience in corporate aviation maintenance is desired
  
• Basic leadership skills
  
• Certifications & Licenses: FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certification
  
• FAA Inspection Authorization Certification desired
  
• Standard Aviation Tool Kit required
  
• Fluent verbal and written English skills are required.
  
• Proficient in the use of computers as well as MS Office products
  
• Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
  
• Criminal Background Check & Compliant to FAA Drug and Alcohol screening checks are mandatory
  

Benefits

Benefits for Full-Time employees:

• 8 paid holidays
  
• Anthem medical (includes vision)
  
• HSA
  
• 401k after 90 days of employment; up to 3% company match
  
• $15,000 company paid life insurance 
  
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
  
• 80 hours paid vacation, accrued weekly at 1.53 hours per week
  
• Up to 56 hours of sick time. One (1) hour of sick time to be accrued every thirty (30) hours worked