Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager

STS Aviation Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager to oversee maintenance lines, manage planning and budgets, and ensure compliance with FAR Part 145. The role is based in Melbourne, Florida, working with the production team on aircraft to guide modifications and improvements.

Travel may be required to meet customer needs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in heavy maintenance, supervisory experience, and a solid grasp of aviation regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Airframe or Powerplant licence.
• 5 years' experience in aircraft heavy maintenance or modification.
• 5 years' supervisory or lead experience in heavy maintenance or modifications.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations covering FAR Part 145 repair station operations.
• Preferred: degree in business management or related tech field.
• Preferred: project management certification and 2 years PM at FAR Part 145 repair station.
• Preferred: Six Sigma or Lean principles knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, administrative, budgetary and reporting support for assigned modification or heavy maintenance lines.
• Provide support to avionics, fuel, composite and paint.
• Ensure work is performed safely within budgeted time, in regulatory compliance and to customer and company guidelines.
• Perform and recommend management actions on hiring, scheduling, employee development, coaching and mentoring.
• Act as the liaison point of contact between STS and the customer.
• Carry out other duties delegated by the Director of Maintenance or VP of Operations.

Skills

Planning & budgeting

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Multi-project tracking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in business management or related field

Tools

AvPro software

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Role Overview

STS Aviation Services is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager in Melbourne, Florida. The post is classified as non-exempt hourly, full-time regular, and is primarily office-based, with work alongside the production team on aircraft to evaluate programme status and provide guidance if changes are required. Travel is possible to meet customers' project needs or to evaluate offsite project production.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide planning, administrative, budgetary and reporting support for assigned modification or heavy maintenance lines
• Provide support to avionics, fuel, composite and paint
• Ensure work is performed safely within budgeted time, in regulatory compliance and to customer and company guidelines
• Perform and recommend management actions on hiring, scheduling, employee development, coaching and mentoring
• Act as the liaison point of contact between STS and the customer
• Carry out other duties delegated by the Director of Maintenance or VP of Operations

Licences & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Airframe or Powerplant licence
• Experience 5 years' experience in aircraft heavy maintenance or modification
• 5 years' supervisory or lead experience in heavy maintenance or modifications
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations covering FAR Part 145 repair station operations
• Preferred: associate or bachelor's degree in business management or a related technical field
• Preferred: project management certification and two years' project management experience at a FAR Part 145 repair station
• Preferred: working knowledge of process improvement methodology such as Six Sigma or Lean principles

Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written, computer and presentation skills for working with a variety of individuals, departments and organisations
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, database software such as AvPro or similar, email and other web-based applications
• Proven planning and organisational skills to process, coordinate, prioritise and track workload in a multi-project environment
• Excellent working knowledge of all aspects of maintenance including mechanical, structural and avionics systems
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team

About the Company

STS Aviation Services operates state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations in the United States and abroad, blending a growing portfolio of MRO services into aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions for the global aviation industry. More information is available at or on .Requirements

Provide planning, administrative, budgetary and reporting support for assigned modification or heavy maintenance linesProvide support to avionics, fuel, composite and paintEnsure work is performed safely within budgeted time, in regulatory compliance and to customer and company guidelinesPerform and recommend management actions on hiring, scheduling, employee development, coaching and mentoringAct as the liaison point of contact between STS and the customerCarry out other duties delegated by the Director of Maintenance or VP of OperationsHigh school diploma or GEDAirframe or Powerplant licence5 years' experience in aircraft heavy maintenance or modification5 years' supervisory or lead experience in heavy maintenance or modificationsWorking knowledge of FAA regulations covering FAR Part 145 repair station operationsPreferred: associate or bachelor's degree in business management or a related technical fieldPreferred: project management certification and two years' project management experience at a FAR Part 145 repair stationPreferred: working knowledge of process improvement methodology such as Six Sigma or Lean principlesExcellent verbal, written, computer and presentation skills for working with a variety of individuals, departments and organisationsDemonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, database software such as AvPro or similar, email and other web-based applicationsProven planning and organisational skills to process, coordinate, prioritise and track workload in a multi-project environmentExcellent working knowledge of all aspects of maintenance including mechanical, structural and avionics systemsSelf-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team