Aircraft Maintenance Manager

Thrive Aviation; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Aviation in the United States seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Manager to partner with the Assistant Director of Maintenance. You will oversee maintenance control, supervise on-site and remote technicians, and ensure operations are compliant, efficient, and safe.

You will coach maintenance controllers, manage paperwork, and sign off on work; you will build budgets, monitor regulatory changes, and lead a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• A&P license required and active.
• Bachelor's degree in aviation management or related field.
• 7–10 years of aircraft maintenance/inspection experience.
• 5+ years in supervisory or management roles.
• Expert knowledge of FAA regulations affecting maintenance.
• Experience with aircraft parts management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Flexx, Traxxall, CAMP, and Corridor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance control operations for Thrive Aviation's fleet.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide coaching to Maintenance Controllers.
• Manage paperwork for component overhauls and equipment certifications.
• Sign for completed work and maintain records.
• Develop budgets for maintenance operations.
• Delegate work and monitor progress with sound judgment.
• Communicate updates to staff and management.
• Make critical safety decisions to ensure airworthiness.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Maintenance scheduling

FAA regulations

Team management

Communication

Education

A&P License

Bachelor's degree in aviation management or related field

Tools

Flexx

Traxxall

CAMP

Corridor

Job description

This Aircraft Maintenance Manager will be a key partner to the Assistant Director of Maintenance to ensure the organization’s maintenance efforts remain compliant, efficient, and safe. Manage and Monitor the Maintenance Control On-site and remote employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of maintenance control operations for the Thrive Aviation’s Fleet.
• Ensures Maintenance Control conducts themselves within the guidelines of company policies, work rules, and regulatory regulation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements regarding aircraft maintenance.
• Provides coaching, counseling, and guidance to Maintenance Controllers.
• Ensures the proper paperwork is provided and filed for component overhauls, aircraft communication /navigation equipment certifications, and associated components in accordance with Thrive Aviation manuals, manufacturer’s manuals, bulletins, and orders.
• Ensures proper execution of an Airworthiness Release.
• Responsible for signing for the accomplishment of work on applicable work forms and records.
• Processes all necessary paperwork as mandated by regulation.
• Creates and maintain budgets for maintenance operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial goals.
• Delegates assigned work in an expeditious manner, exercising sound judgement in executing each work project
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management to provide updates on maintenance activities and address any concerns.
• Make critical decisions in fast paced environment to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the fleet.
• Foster Thrive Aviation’s culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement within the maintenance department.
• Some travel may be a requirement.
• Other duties as assigned by the management team.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform required duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to three (3) hours per day and sit for up to five (5) hours per day.
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. to the height of 4 feet and up to 20 lbs. to a height of 7 feet.
• May be required to carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• On occasion, must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while in an office environment. The work is typically done while sitting at a desk or table.

• The work environment will include various climates as some duties will be performed in hangar space not temperature controlled.
• Keeps Assistance Director of Maintenance briefed on all aircraft status.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be extremely loud.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and company requirements.
• Knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures.
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements and to direct skilled technicians in the daily performance of their duties.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to supervise a team.
• In-depth knowledge of flight line operations, aircraft/vehicle movement, and safety/hazards.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment, aircraft technical orders/job guides/ publications and schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications, aircraft engine, landing gear, and flight control systems
• Some travel may be required.

Experience & Qualifications

The most successful candidate in the position will meet most, if not all, of the following criteria.

• Current A&P License required.
• Bachelor's degree in aviation management or related field; OR
• 7-10 years of Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection experience with a Part 135 operator
• 5 years in supervisor or management position.
• Expert level knowledge of FAA regulations as it pertains to aircraft maintenance
• Strong leadership with extensive knowledge and aircraft maintenance and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced skills and knowledge of aircraft parts management
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and applicable suite of products
• Fluency and knowledge of applicable industry specific-software tools, including Flexx , Traxxall, CAMP, and Corridor are highly preferred.