FAA 145 MRO Supervisor – Aircraft Maintenance Lead

AIRBORNE Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid company holidays

401(k) 5% company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

AIRBORNE Tampa is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead maintenance teams in our MRO operations. The role involves coordinating day-to-day heavy aircraft maintenance, ensuring FAA 145 compliance, and driving continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have A&P licensing, 5+ years in heavy aircraft maintenance including supervision, and strong leadership to meet quality and schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years’ experience in heavy aircraft maintenance, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Preferred valid Airframe & Powerplant license; Minimum of A License.
• Must have previous FAA 145 Repair Station experience.
• Proficient in interpretation of blueprints, technical orders, and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to ensure maintenance and documentation is in compliance.
• Assign maintenance tasks and personnel.
• Evaluate and estimate maintenance time and cost.
• Provide oversight and co-sign with uncertificated mechanics.
• Sign documents for the repair station as noted in the authorized to sign roster.
• Coordinate maintenance plan with other departments.
• Identify training needs, tools, and equipment required.
• Ensure the responsible mechanic properly executes all necessary work records.
• Monitor and update flow plan as required.
• Supervise maintenance performed by uncertificated mechanics.
• Provide OJT to crew members as required.
• Ensure parts and materials are ordered to maintain schedule.
• Maintain daily turnover reports for each oncoming shift.

Skills

Leadership

FAA 145 experience

Aircraft maintenance

Blueprints interpretation

Technical orders interpretation

Cross-functional coordination

Multi-tasking

Flexibility (nights/weekends)

Computer software knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

A&P license (Airframe & Powerplant)

FAA 145 Repair Station experience

Tools

Computer software packages

Job description

AIRBORNE Tampa is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead maintenance teams in our MRO operations. The role involves coordinating day-to-day heavy aircraft maintenance, ensuring FAA 145 compliance, and driving continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have A&P licensing, 5+ years in heavy aircraft maintenance including supervision, and strong leadership to meet quality and schedule requirements.