Aviation Maintenance Manager – Part 145 Lead

PlaneSmart! Aviation; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Star Aviation in Addison, TX seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead our FAA Part 145 repair station, ensuring airworthiness, compliance and on-time maintenance for our fleet and client aircraft. You will supervise the team performing hands-on work, maintain records of service and parts, and drive scheduling, documentation and quality control.

Strong organizational skills and leadership are essential, with experience in CAMP or Traxxall and MS Office helping you keep procedures current and

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage schedules, records and compliance.
• Attention to detail for audits of work orders and logs.
• Familiarity with Part 145, Part 91 and 135 or ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with maintenance tracking software (CAMP, Traxxall) and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, communication and customer-service skills.
• FAA A&P certificate preferred but not required; jet experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in aviation management or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance schedules and aircraft turn times.
• Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, RSM, and training program.
• Review work orders, logs, parts traceability for accuracy before release.
• Coordinate with QA, Safety, Flight Ops and Customer Service for timely status.
• Promote SMS and a no-blame safety culture.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Customer-service

FAA Part 145 familiarity

Experience with CAMP/Traxxall

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business or related field

Tools

CAMP

Traxxall

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clear Star Aviation in Addison, TX seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead our FAA Part 145 repair station, ensuring airworthiness, compliance and on-time maintenance for our fleet and client aircraft. You will supervise the team performing hands-on work, maintain records of service and parts, and drive scheduling, documentation and quality control.

Strong organizational skills and leadership are essential, with experience in CAMP or Traxxall and MS Office helping you keep procedures current and