Aircraft Maintenance, Shop Manager

Trego-Dugan Aviation Inc; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Trego-Dugan Aviation Inc. is seeking an experienced Piston Shop Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the Piston Shop in North Platte, NE.

This hands-on leadership role requires directing A&P mechanics, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring FAA compliance. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of aircraft maintenance and piston experience, IA certification, and the ability to relocate prior to starting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of piston aircraft maintenance experience.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide A&P mechanics; direct the Piston Shop's day-to-day work activity.
• Schedule shop work and manage technician assignments to match workload and priorities.
• Manage projects to ensure schedule attainment and adherence to budget.
• Identify and break down barriers causing schedule delays.
• Aid in troubleshooting, answer technical questions, and help find solutions to keep maintenance projects and technicians on task.
• Direct team members to stay on task and complete work in the most efficient manner.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Management experience

Piston engines

Job description

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Aircraft Maintenance, Shop Manager

Full Time Management Austin, TX, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Location:

North Platte, NE 69101

Reports To:

Zach Thompson

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Pay:

DOE (Depends on Experience)

Schedule:

8-hour shift, Monday through Friday. Possible on-call for AOG (Aircraft on Ground) support after hours.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Piston Shop Manager leads the day-to-day operation of the Piston Shop, ensuring every project moves through on schedule, on budget, and in full compliance with FAA regulations. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will guide a team of A&P mechanics, keep work orders and customer communication on track, and remove the barriers that slow a shop down.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of aircraft maintenance processes, and the ability to hold a team accountable while keeping the shop productive and safe. If you take ownership of outcomes, communicate clearly across departments, and know how to keep a maintenance operation moving, we want to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and guide A&P mechanics; direct the Piston Shop's day-to-day work activity.
• Schedule shop work and manage technician assignments to match workload and priorities.
• Manage projects to ensure schedule attainment and adherence to budget.
• Identify and break down barriers causing schedule delays.
• Aid in troubleshooting, answer technical questions, and help find solutions to keep maintenance projects and technicians on task.
• Direct team members to stay on task and complete work in the most efficient manner.

Quality, Compliance & Accountability

• Review and approve completed work orders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant FAA regulations.
• Communicate company goals and project expectations clearly to employees.
• Handle conflict among employees and drive accountability to company metrics.

Customer & Cross-Functional Communication

• Communicate with customers regarding scheduling, maintenance status, squawk approval, and invoicing.
• Communicate cross-functionally with shipping, receiving, parts, HR, and other company leadership as required.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of piston aircraft maintenance experience.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) required.
• Must be able to relocate to North Platte, NE 69101 prior to starting work.

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Relocation assistance

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Trego-Dugan Aviation reserves the right to amend and change this description to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.