Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager

Airmart-Inc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AirMart is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager in Lexington, KY to lead maintenance of company-owned and brokered aircraft, ensure FAA compliance, and maximize throughput.

You will coordinate with sales, supervise mechanics and inspectors, and drive cost control while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role requires strong leadership, scheduling expertise, and hands-on aviation maintenance experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience ordering aircraft parts.
• Job costing experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple aircraft projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Direct all maintenance activities for company-owned and brokered aircraft.
• Ensure maintenance complies with FAA regulations and AirMart standards.
• Manage maintenance scheduling to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Monitor labor hours and project profitability; track costs.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with sales and acquisitions teams.
• Supervise mechanics, detail specialists, hangar staff, and inspectors.

Skills

Inspection Authorization

Troubleshooting

Parts ordering

Job costing

Organization

Computer proficiency

Multitasking

Tools

QuickBase

Job description

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Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager

Full Time Lexington, KY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1013

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all aircraft maintenance operations for AirMart while ensuring every aircraft meets the company's high standards of quality, safety, and FAA compliance. This position oversees maintenance personnel, manages workflow, coordinates with outside maintenance vendors, and ensures aircraft move efficiently from acquisition through delivery.

Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, strong organizational skills, aviation maintenance expertise, and the ability to balance quality, profitability, and customer deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations

• Direct all maintenance activities for company-owned and brokered aircraft.
• Ensure all maintenance is completed in accordance with FAA regulations and AirMart quality standards.
• Manage maintenance scheduling to maximize aircraft throughput and minimize downtime.
• Monitor project timelines, labor hours, and overall profitability.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with aircraft sales and acquisitions teams.
• Supervise:
  • Aircraft Mechanics
  • Aircraft Detail Specialists
  • Hangar Assistants
  • Maintenance Coordinator
  • Chief Inspector
• Assign daily work priorities.
• Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Approve employee time off.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Project Management

• Manage maintenance workflow using Gantt charts and QuickBase.
• Ensure all projects remain on schedule.
• Track labor hours and job costing.
• Communicate delays and revised completion dates proactively.
• Coordinate outside maintenance vendors and specialty repair facilities.

Inventory & Parts Management

• Oversee aircraft parts purchasing.
• Maintain organized inventory levels.
• Ensure required parts are ordered promptly.
• Monitor vendor performance and delivery timelines.
• Control maintenance costs while maintaining quality.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • FAA regulations
  • OSHA standards
  • MSDS requirements
  • Company SOPs
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe maintenance environment.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Review and approve maintenance department timecards.
• Ensure labor hours are entered daily into QuickBase.
• Prepare payroll information for Accounting.
• Plan for employee vacations and staffing coverage.
• Assist leadership with future maintenance capacity planning.

Qualifications

Required

• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred or equivalent experience
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Experience ordering aircraft parts
• Job costing experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple aircraft projects simultaneously

Preferred

• General Aviation maintenance experience
• Experience using QuickBase or similar maintenance software

Work Schedule

• Full-Time
• Average of 45+ hours per week
• Occasional evenings
• Availability during critical aircraft delivery schedules

AirMart Commitment

AirMart is committed to providing the Maintenance Manager with the tools, training, and support necessary to be successful. In return, this position is expected to uphold AirMart's mission, values, Standard Operating Procedures, and commitment to exceptional customer service while continuously improving both the department and the customer experience.