Aircraft Maintenance Operations Lead

MHI RJ Aviation Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Company paid life insurance & short‑/‑

Annual wellness incentives up to $750

401K with 6% company match

Annual bonus plan

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Job summary

MHI RJ Aviation Group is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the aircraft maintenance department in Tucson, AZ. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, personnel management and quality, ensuring compliance with FARs and site procedures.

The supervisor will manage daily activities, allocate resources, drive performance reviews, and support continuous improvement in a 24/7 facility. A&P license and leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of aircraft heavy/line maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• A&P license or FAR Part 65 certification.
• FAR knowledge: Part 91/121/135/145.
• Experience with jet aircraft maintenance inspection programs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; able to develop people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned aircraft maintenance employees.
• Promote safety programs and lean practices.
• Coordinate unscheduled maintenance and support at multiple locations.
• Conduct safety/security audits and address discrepancies.
• Manage resources to maximize productivity and minimize DOI.
• Submit requests for engineering support (REDs, RFE's, SRPSA's).
• May cover Customer Project Manager duties when needed.
• Coordinate tooling, parts, scheduling, and aircraft return-to-service.
• Oversee shop floor issues and engineering/tooling needs.
• Conduct timekeeping, approvals, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Safety mindset

Planning & organization

Communication

Team development

Shift coordination

Education

A&P license or FAR Part 65 certification

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

MHI RJ Aviation Group is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the aircraft maintenance department in Tucson, AZ. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, personnel management and quality, ensuring compliance with FARs and site procedures.

The supervisor will manage daily activities, allocate resources, drive performance reviews, and support continuous improvement in a 24/7 facility. A&P license and leadership experience are preferred.