Aviation Production Manager - Lead Aircraft Maintenance

Worldwide-Aircraft-Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Aircraft Services is seeking a Production Manager to provide daily direction to the production department, coordinating with the Shop Manager, Manager of Technical Services, and Chief Inspector to optimize maintenance activity. A deep knowledge of the company policies, procedures and CFRs is required to lead the team and mentor technicians.

The role includes planning and scheduling maintenance, approving timecards, collaborating with customers and vendors, and ensuring aircraft are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Airframe and Powerplant Certification required.
• Minimum five years of diversified aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft hardware and components.

Responsibilities

• Lead production staff and report to Shop Manager.
• Plan maintenance activities to minimize downtime and balance workload.
• Review work scopes and ensure parts procurement through purchasing.
• Coordinate with CI and GM on ADs and engineering changes.
• Prepare and issue work documents for maintenance on aircraft/components.
• Ensure compliance with customer policies, procedures and CFRs.
• Provide training recommendations for maintenance personnel.
• Approve timecards and overtime for the production team.
• Ensure proper shift turnover when multiple teams work on a project.

Skills

Leadership

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Airframe and Powerplant Certification

Job description

Worldwide Aircraft Services is seeking a Production Manager to provide daily direction to the production department, coordinating with the Shop Manager, Manager of Technical Services, and Chief Inspector to optimize maintenance activity. A deep knowledge of the company policies, procedures and CFRs is required to lead the team and mentor technicians.

The role includes planning and scheduling maintenance, approving timecards, collaborating with customers and vendors, and ensuring aircraft are