Flight Maintenance Engineer Manager

Socket.dev; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Flight Maintenance Engineer Manager to oversee a team of FME professionals in Michigan. You will coordinate with TOMC leadership to drive reliability projects, ensure proper inventory and tooling, and manage workload assignments across shift teams.

The role requires extensive aircraft maintenance experience, supervisory capabilities, and a strong command of English. You will work within an office environment focused on aviation maintenance operations and budgeting.

Qualifications

• 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• FAA Airframe & Power Plant Certificate
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and company software
• Must be a US Citizen with US Passport
• Good working knowledge of world geography and flight operations
• Ability to read, write, and understand English

Responsibilities

• Ensure FME and supervisors comply with company policies
• Coordinate with Director TOMC on reliability initiatives
• Maintain accurate FAK inventory and tooling on each airplane
• Direct FME scheduler/assistant on personnel assignments
• Evaluate FME performance with supervisor
• Coordinate with FME Trainer for training and OJT
• Provide liaison with international maintenance providers
• Collaborate with MX Control and planning teams on maintenance requirements
• Analyze expenses to manage the budget
• Perform duties as assigned by the Director TOMC

Skills

Organized

Leadership

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

FAA Airframe & Power Plant Certificate

High school diploma

Some college/technical school

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Company Software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Flight Maintenance Engineer Manager

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Director Technical Operations & Maintenance Control (TOMC)

Shift: Full Time - 1st Shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Ensure Flight Maintenance Engineers (FME), FME Supervisors, FME Assistant Manager, FME Schedulers and FME Trainers comply with all company policy and procedures.
2. Coordinate with the Director TOMC to develop improvement and reliability initiatives with FME personnel.
3. Coordinate with FME Supervisor to ensure FME maintain accurate FAK inventory and tooling on each airplane.
4. Coordinate/direct FME scheduler/assistant to ensure correct personnel assignments.
5. Coordinate with FME Supervisor to evaluate FME performance.
6. Coordinate with FME Trainer to ensure formal training and OJT are accomplished.
7. Coordinate with Outstation Line Maintenance Manager to provide direct liaison with international maintenance providers.
8. Work with MX Control, MX Control Manager, Outstation Line Maintenance Manager, MX Planning Manager, MX Planning and Line Stations to ensure aircraft maintenance requirements are completed.
9. Analyze expenses and operational requirements to manage the budget accordingly.
10. Perform any other duties assigned by the Director TOMC.

QUALIFICATIONS:

10 years of aircraft maintenance experience preferred

5 years of supervisory experience preferred

FAA Airframe & Power Plant Certificate

Individual 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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable.

Must have a good working knowledge of world geography and flight operations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to give verbal and written directions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The Employee is frequently required to use a computer terminal, telephone and 10-key calculator. The employee is required to stand, walk, and climb/descend stairs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job is in an office environment with heating and cooling. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.