Aviation Production Leader: Aircraft Maintenance & Ops

Worldwide Aircraft Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Aircraft Services seeks a Production Manager to lead the aircraft maintenance production department. You will work with the Shop Manager, Manager of Technical Services, and Chief Inspector to drive policy enforcement and production optimization.

The role emphasizes mentoring mechanics, coordinating maintenance schedules, and ensuring adherence to customer requirements and CFRs. It requires a strong knowledge base of company policies and procedures and leadership across a growing team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certification.
• Minimum five years of diversified aircraft and engine maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of aircraft, accessories, components, fasteners, and other hardware.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract and direct hire maintenance technicians and the in-work aircraft.
• Review planned aircraft work scopes for content and ensure parts are provided through purchasing as required.
• Plan maintenance activities to provide for minimum aircraft downtime and balanced workload.
• Plan and schedule all special project work from sources both within and outside of the Maintenance Department.
• Coordinate with the CI and the GM on the accomplishment of ADs, service bulletins, and engineering changes.
• Compile and issue work documents for all work to be performed on aircraft / components.
• Schedule aircraft / components for maintenance in liaison with customers and vendors.
• Approve technician timecards and audit overtime.
• Ensure each aircraft is properly maintained in accordance with CFRs and customer policies.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Airframe and Powerplant Certification

Job description

Worldwide Aircraft Services seeks a Production Manager to lead the aircraft maintenance production department. You will work with the Shop Manager, Manager of Technical Services, and Chief Inspector to drive policy enforcement and production optimization.

The role emphasizes mentoring mechanics, coordinating maintenance schedules, and ensuring adherence to customer requirements and CFRs. It requires a strong knowledge base of company policies and procedures and leadership across a growing team.