FAA Part 145 Accountable Manager

Confidential Jobs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The FAA Part 145 Accountable Manager in Miami leads the Repair Station department, supervising technicians and ensuring adherence to FAA, DOT and company standards. You will drive safety, quality, and efficient day-to-day operations while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

This role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading repair operations in a regulated aviation environment.
• Ability to interpret FAA regulations and implement compliant procedures.
• Proven track record in quality assurance and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Repair Technicians and Leads.
• Train Repair Station technicians per service agreements and policy.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturer specs and procedures.
• Resolve repair, quality and personnel issues with shop leads.
• Coordinate with Quality Manager for inspections and audits.
• Promote safety and environmental awareness in all operations.
• Maintain a robust FOD program across RS operations.
• Coordinate initial, recurrent, and remedial training.
• Provide technical support to repair station personnel.
• Ensure adherence to current Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Communicate with local FAA representatives.
• Maintain manuals and documents.
• Foster a safety-first workplace and collaborate with audits.
• Participate in department and staff meetings.
• Master airframe, engine, avionics and component systems incl. OEM bulletins and ADs.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and quality control systems.
• Interpret technical documents to ensure Part 145 compliance.
• Proficiency in QA software and maintenance systems.
• Lead damage assessments, repair planning and return-to-service decisions.
• Conduct inspections and root-cause analysis to prevent repeats.
• Streamline repair processes to reduce turnaround time while preserving quality.
• Liaise with engineering, QA, supply chain and customer stations for smooth operations.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Demonstrate leadership and effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Training

FAA Regulations

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Documentation

Communication

Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Tools

QA Software

Maintenance Tracking Systems

Job description

The FAA Part 145 Accountable Manager provides leadership to Repair Technicians and ensures the department remains compliant with FAA, DOT and regulations. This role is responsible for supervising and training repair technicians to ensure efficient day-to-day repair station operations. The FAA Part 145 Accountable Manager serves as a trusted department leader who helps maximize productivity and effectiveness across the organization.

Scope

The FAA Part 145 Accountable Manager directly oversees the Repair Station department and its Repair Technicians, and collaborates with internal departments, external partners, vendors, and clients. This is a DOT regulated position that requires exceptional leadership skills, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role supports manufacturing processes to ensure seamless operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervise department of Repair Technicians including Leads.
• Train Repair Station technicians on all pertinent products; as per the service agreement with the client, and Training policy.
• Ensure Repair Technicians maintain aircraft components in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer specifications, and company procedures.
• Resolve repair, quality and personnel issues with the shop leads.
• Coordinate with Quality Manager for quality inspections needs.
• Promote and maintain safety and environmental awareness for safe operations.
• Maintain a FOD program for prevention, detection and removal of foreign objects through all phases of RS operations.
• Coordinate initial, recurrent, and remedial training.
• Provide technical support to repair station personnel.
• Ensure Repair Station adherence to current Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Communicate with the local Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) representative.
• Maintain manuals and documents.
• Foster a workplace where safety is prioritized over speed or cost
• Prepare for and support regulatory and customer audits
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to company’s operating policies and procedures.
• Participate in regular department and general staff meetings as required.
• Mastery of airframe, engine, avionics, and component systems, including OEM service bulletins, airworthiness directives and structural repair manuals.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, repair station manuals and quality control systems
• Ability to interpret technical documents and ensure compliance with Part 145 requirements
• Proficiency in quality assurance software and maintenance tracking systems
• Skills in damage assessment, repair planning, and return to service decisions
• Ability to conduct inspections and root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures
• Ability to streamline repair processes (disassembly, inspection, testing, reassembly) to reduce turnaround time while maintaining quality
• Ability to liaise with engineering, QA, supply chain, and customer repair stations to ensure smooth operations
• Ability to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks
• Strong leadership, organizational and communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to adapt to new technologies, processes, and regulatory changes