Aircraft Maintenance Manager

American Flight Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

PTO 80 hours

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Flight Schools is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Manager in the Denver area to oversee a GA fleet, manage a team of mechanics, and ensure all work complies with FAA regulations and company standards.

The role involves scheduling maintenance, providing technical guidance, maintaining logbooks, and supervising safety practices. Strong GA experience and valid A&P/IA licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of General Aviation maintenance experience.
• Experience with single-engine Cessna, Piper, Diamond models is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance shop operations and staff.
• Schedule and assign maintenance tasks to meet timelines.
• Diagnose and guide维修 technicians on mechanical and avionics issues.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Maintenance management

Education

A&P license

IA license

Tools

Work Order System

Job description

This position is for a Aircraft Maintenance Manager based in the Denver, CO area overseeing a General Aviation fleet of aircraft for a growing flight school operation. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance and repair activities and ensures that all work is performed in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards, while managing a team of skilled mechanics.

Supervision & Management:

• - Oversee daily operations of the maintenance shop.
• - Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of aviation mechanics and technicians.
• - Schedule and assign work to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• - Conduct regular staff meetings and safety briefings.

Maintenance & Repair:

• - Ensure all maintenance and repair activities are performed in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies.
• - Develop and implement maintenance schedules and inspection programs.
• - Diagnose mechanical and avionics issues and provide technical guidance to mechanics.
• - Perform quality checks on completed work to ensure safety and airworthiness.

Inventory & Equipment Management:

• - Manage inventory of tools, equipment, and parts to ensure availability for scheduled maintenance.
• - Order and procure parts and supplies as needed.

Documentation & Reporting:

• - Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.
• - Ensure proper documentation is completed for all work performed, including logbooks and maintenance records.
• - Utilize the computer-based Work Order and Invoicing system to manage and complete all maintenance work for assigned aircraft.

Safety & Compliance:

• - Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• - Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of the shop.

Certifications:

• -A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) license required.
• - IA (Inspection Authorization) required

Qualifications:

• - Three years experience with General Aviation aircraft including single engine Cessna, Piper, Diamond aircraft models

Skills:

• -Strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of FAA regulations and general aviation maintenance practices.

Pay and Benefits

• Full-Time Salaried Position - Pay commensurate with experience
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (employer pays $60% of premiums)
• 6 Paid Holidays per year
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis. PTO may be requested after 90 days of employment
• $25,000 Employer Paid Life Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• General Aviation: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification: