Flight Maintenance Engineer Lead & Assistant Manager

Kalitta Air

Ypsilanti, Northern (MI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Kalitta Air seeks a Flight Maintenance Engineer Assistant Manager in Ypsilanti, MI to lead maintenance teams and ensure policy compliance. The role reports to the Flight Maintenance Engineer Manager and drives reliability and budgeting initiatives across maintenance operations.

Ideal candidates bring extensive aircraft maintenance and supervisory background, proficiency with standard software, and US citizenship with a valid passport. High school completion with technical education is desirable.

Qualifications

7 years of aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Must be organized and able to work with computers and programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Company Software.
Must be a US Citizen and have a US Passport.
High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable.
Must have a good working knowledge of world geography and flight operations.

Responsibilities

Ensure Flight Maintenance Engineers (FME), FME Supervisors, FME Schedulers and FME Trainers comply with all Company policy and procedures.
Coordinate with the Director TOMC to develop improvement and reliability initiatives with FME personnel.
Coordinate with the FME Supervisor to ensure FMEs maintain accurate FAK inventory and tooling on each airplane.
Coordinate/direct the FME scheduler/assistant to ensure correct personnel assignments.
Coordinate with the FME Supervisor to evaluate FME performance.
Coordinate with the FME Trainer to ensure formal training and OJT are accomplished. Ensure that assigned personnel complete any due/overdue training.
Coordinate with the Outstation Line Maintenance Manager to provide direct liaison with international maintenance providers.
Work with Maintenance Control, Maintenance Control Manager, Outstation Line Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Planning Manager, Maintenance Planning and Line Stations to ensure aircraft maintenance requirements are completed.
Analyze expenses and operational requirements to manage the budget accordingly. Perform any other duties assigned by the Director Technical Operations & Maintenance Control.
Perform any other duty as assigned by the FME Manager or Director Technical Operations & Maintenance Control.