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Assistant Structures Manager

Kalitta Air, LLC
Oscoda, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION


Job Title: Assistant Structures Manager

Department: OSC-SRM Sheet Metal

Reports To: Maintenance Manager


BASIC FUNCTION:


Ensure that all airframe related repairs and modifications to Company aircraft are completed in accordance with approved documents. Coordinate with other departments to ensure that airframe related problems are addressed in a timely manner. Ensure that Company aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition. Establish project workflow and ensure proper staffing. Ensure that needed parts are available.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  1. Ensure compliance with Structures Department processes. Notify the Maintenance Manager of any changes needed to enhance departmental process quality, and submit Maintenance Program Revision Requests for applicable policy and procedure changes.
  2. Ensure that all aircraft structural repairs and modifications to Kalitta Air aircraft comply with FAA regulations.
  3. Ensure that the department’s functions are planned and carried out effectively and economically.
  4. Ensure that definite and realistic goals are established and are met in the performance of activities.
  5. Ensure that all maintenance performed by the Structures Department is properly documented.
  6. Coordinate and communicate with the managers of other departments.
  7. Ensure adequate spares, tooling, and equipment provisioning.
  8. Provide technical information to the Engineering Department when requested.
  9. Ensure that assigned personnel complete any due/overdue training.
  10. Perform any other duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager. 


NOTE: The Assistant Structures Manager may delegate any assigned duties to any qualified assistant; however, such delegation does not relieve them of overall responsibility.


QUALIFICATIONS: 


FAA Licensed Airframe , or A&P

Five (5) years of experience supervising heavy structural maintenance on B747-400, B777 or similar type category aircraft.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:


High School Diploma (or equivalent) Technical Training or College (preferred) 


LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to give verbal and written direction to assigned staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of 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 frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand; walk; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 

-- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-- Work is performed primarily in a construction, maintenance setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


ACCOMMODATIONS: 

If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.


**if you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made**

**Must be authorized to work in the United States**

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