Aircraft Maintenance, Shop Manager

Trego-Dugan Aviation Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Trego-Dugan Aviation Inc in North Platte, NE is seeking a Piston Shop Manager to lead daily operations, guide a team of A&P mechanics, and ensure work moves on schedule, on budget, and in full FAA compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong communication across departments and a focus on safety and productivity.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in piston aircraft maintenance with a valid A&P license and IA certification, plus proven management experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of aircraft maintenance leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and quality compliance.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules for a piston shop.

Responsibilities

• Lead A&P mechanics and Piston Shop activities.
• Schedule work and assign technicians based on workload.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget completion of projects.
• Review and approve completed work orders and maintain safety standards.
• Communicate with customers regarding status and invoicing.
• Relocation to North Platte, NE if required by the role.

Skills

Leadership

A&P Maintenance

Scheduling

Compliance

Education

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

Inspection Authorization (IA)

Job description

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

Shop Leadership & Scheduling

• 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.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) required.
• Must be able to relocate to North Platte, NE 69101 prior to starting work.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• 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.