ABX Out of Service Manager (Weekends)

ABX AIR; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ABX Air, based at Cincinnati CVG, seeks an Out of Service (OOS) Manager to lead aircraft recovery after maintenance events and AOG status. You will coordinate with DHL, Amazon ramps, and external vendors to return aircraft to service, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Lead operations across the CVG hub, establish RTS targets, manage parts routing, and deploy ABX technicians to outstations during urgent events, maintaining high performance under pressure.

Qualifications

• Aviation experience with progressive leadership in maintenance operations.
• Supervisory or managerial experience in aircraft maintenance or line maintenance.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license is required.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with Netline OPS and MXI.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a high-stress environment.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct recovery operations for out-of-service events on Amazon/DHL ramps.
• Work schedule includes Friday/Saturday/Sunday 3/13 schedule.
• Set realistic RTS targets and keep Maintenance control updated during AOG events.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Vendors and other parties for a unified repair plan.
• Ensure safe and efficient repair plans to return aircraft to service.

Skills

Aviation experience

Leadership

Flexible work hours

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Netline OPS

MXI

Job description

Cincinnati NKY Airport 236 Wendell H Ford Blvd Erlanger, KY 41018, USA

Cincinnati NKY Airport 236 Wendell H Ford Blvd Erlanger, KY 41018, USA

SUMMARY: Based at our primary CVG Hub, the Out of Service (OOS) Manager directs, coordinates, and expedites the recovery of aircraft that have been forced out of active service due to unscheduled maintenance events or Aircraft on Ground (AOG) status. This high-impact leadership role is directly responsible for operational oversight across both the DHL and Amazon ramps at CVG, while simultaneously commanding global outbase recoveries. The OOS Manager orchestrates parts routing, executes third-party vendor management, and strategically deploys ABX technicians from the hub to outstations to aggressively resolve remote AOG events

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage out-of-service events on both Amazon/DHL ramps.
• This position will be expected to work F/S/S 3/13 Schedule
• Establish realistic but aggressive Estimated Times of Return to Service (RTS) and continuously updating Maintenance control throughout the AOG event.
• Liaise with external entities, including Engineering, Vendors and all parties assigned.
• Align all assigned parties on DHL/Amazon Ramp—from line mechanics, ABX Supervision, ABX Vendors—to ensure a unified, safe, and efficient repair plan to return aircraft to service.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This role manages and oversees CVG line maintenance operations to ensure efficiency.
• Provide operational oversight and direction to CVG station Supervisors, lead mechanics, ABX mechanics and third-party MRO vendors.
• Maintain cross-facility operational awareness to effectively dispatch badged personnel across both the Amazon and DHL nodes based on fleet crisis demands.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Aviation Experience: Minimum of Ten (10) years of progressive, hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance operations.
• Leadership Scope: Minimum of seven (7) years of formal supervisory or managerial experience specifically within an aircraft Heavy Maintenance or line maintenance environment.
• Licensure: Must hold a valid, current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Technical Proficiencies: Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and Word), Netline OPS plus and MXI.
• Operational Capabilities: Proven ability to work highly flexible work hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) and operate independently. Must demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal communication, and decisive problem-solving skills under high-stress conditions.
• High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or related discipline
• Fleet Type Certification: Boeing 767 and/or Airbus A330 General Familiarization (Gen Fam) training certificates.
• Line Maintenance: Seven (7) or more years of dedicated line maintenance environment experience
• 10+ years of management experience specifically within Line Maintenance and AOG environments.

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