Aviation Maintenance Manager

AAR Corp; Oklahoma City (OK); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AAR Corp seeks an experienced Aviation Maintenance Manager to oversee MRO project planning, execution, and delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure safety standards, and coordinate hangar operations to meet customer expectations.

You will drive project objectives, manage resources, and report progress to management while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Education/experience requirements as listed in Job Description.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience.
• Eight years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination.

Responsabilités

• Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) projects to ensure on-time delivery.
• Define project objectives and system development requirements; develop detailed project plans with tasks, milestones, and resources.
• Select project team members based on competencies; provide technical leadership and support to drive outcomes.
• Maintain profitability and KPI targets across work packages; ensure safety and compliance.
• Coordinate hangar operations, resource management, and workflow execution.
• Communicate with airline customer representatives; address needs beyond standard hours when required.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and administrative duties related to project performance and compliance.

Formation

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university

Eight years of related experience and/or training

Description du poste

Job Description - Aviation Maintenance Manager (18056)

About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Aviation Maintenance Manager - 18056

Description

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of projects related to maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. This role ensures that all MRO activities are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with regulatory standards and customer expectations

What you will be responsible for:

• Collaborate in defining project objectives and system development requirements.
• Assist in developing detailed project plans, including task assignments, resource planning, milestones, and review checkpoints.
• Participate in selecting project team members based on required competencies and experience
• Maintain profitable performance and efficiency across all assigned work packages, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to company KPI targets.
• Oversee day-to-day operations within the assigned hangar, ensuring effective coordination, resource management, and workflow execution.
• Champion a strong safety culture by prioritizing the well-being of all employees, contractors, and on site vendors, and ensuring compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
• Review and validate deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and readiness for integration or subsequent phases.
• Provide technical leadership and support to team members to drive successful project outcomes.
• Report project progress, challenges, and recommended changes to management in a timely and transparent manner.
• Ensure all documentation and deliverables meet internal standards and project-specific requirements.
• Fulfill administrative reporting duties related to project performance and compliance.
• Assign personnel to projects and oversee their activities as directed.
• Maintain professional, clear, and responsive communication with airline customer representatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility by addressing customer needs beyond standard business hours when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to contribute to overall project and organizational success.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Execute supervisory duties in alignment with organizational policies and relevant legal regulations.

Core responsibilities include:

• Conducting interviews, hiring, and onboarding new team members
• Planning, delegating, and overseeing daily work assignments
• Evaluating employee performance and providing constructive feedback
• Administering recognition and disciplinary actions as appropriate
• Addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace issues effectively

Qualifications

To successfully perform this job, an individual must meet the following qualifications. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the role:

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university; OR
• Eight years of related experience and/or training; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required for the successful performance of the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, bend, reach, and move around the facility.
• The primary environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates must be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

Job

Technical

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.