Manager, Aircraft Maintenance

Description

We are seeking an Aircraft Line Maintenance Manager who wants to join our team as we build a culture of passionate commitment to execution, simplicity, and customer loyalty at Avelo Airlines. We are a new, high value/low fare airline growing throughout the U.S. You will have a key role in creating an airline our crewmembers are proud of because we deliver a great customer experience with execution our customers know they can count on. 

Responsibilities:

1. Develop daily routines which ensure that the operation is fully prepared for any contingency:

• Administer forward thinking plans to anticipate potential challenges
• Understand every aspect of the maintenance program and execute safely and efficiently
• Create simple, effective, and compliant processes within the base to ensure a cohesive operation 

2. Keep communications between the line operation and Maintenance Control accurate, concise, and timely. 

3. Keep station managers and superiors informed of operational challenges.

4. Manage materials processes:

• Ensure parts are requisitioned accurately and correctly
• Maintain clean and orderly parts room
• Process (incoming and outgoing) parts correctly
• Identify stock level deficiencies and alert the Materials group

5. Foster a Safety and Compliance culture:

• Maintain transparency, accountability and develop corrective actions which bring value to the operation 
• Promote Safety, Simplicity and Efficiency always

6. Be cognizant of the overall condition of the base of operation across all operational departments:

• Maintain constant preparedness utilizing forethought by looking out no less than 3 months at a time, and inform Maintenance Control, Planning, and superiors of any shortcomings
• Interact professionally with the FAA during station visits 

7. Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) Program:

• Support safety promotion, quality, and safety culture For SMS related issues. 
• Reports to the Safety Committee or the Director of Safety
• Report safety-related issues to Leadership thru the Safety Reporting system.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required
• High School diploma (or equivalent) required
• 4 years Line or Heavy maintenance experience- Part 121 Air Carrier
• 2 years leadership role in a Line Maintenance or Shop environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. for a distance of 10 feet 
• Must be able to work outside in inclement weather
• Must be able to work shift work, weekends, and holidays
• Possible travel for training, HQ visits or outstation support
• Resides in close proximity to the base
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Complete a background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Must have the authority to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986
• College degree preferred
• Boeing 737 Systems Fam courses preferred
• Valid passport preferred

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technical developments) .

Avelo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.