Flight School Aircraft Maintenace Manager

Bellingham Aviation Services; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellingham Aviation Services is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Manager for a full-time, on-site role in Bellingham, WA. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance, inspections, and repairs on the aircraft fleet, ensuring airworthiness and managing a maintenance team. Ideal candidates will have an A&P License and significant experience with light aircraft.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience with light aircraft, preferably Cessnas.
• 2 years supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in a flight school or similar aviation environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on the fleet.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness and manage maintenance schedules.
• Supervise the maintenance team and coordinate with flight operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

A&P License with Inspection Authorization

Job description

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Bellingham Aviation Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

$34.00/hr - $44.00/hr

Company Description

Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is the Full Service FBO at KBLI, delivering superior FBO services. Our team at BAS is dedicated to providing warm and friendly customer service, concierge services, catering, competitive fuel prices, towing and parking, call out services, and de-icing. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the needs of our clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Bellingham, WA for an Aircraft Maintenance Manager at our flight school. The Aircraft Maintenance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and performing maintenance, inspections, and repairs on the fleet. Day-to-day tasks include ensuring aircraft airworthiness, managing maintenance schedules, troubleshooting aircraft systems, and supervising the maintenance team. The role also includes coordinating with flight operations to meet aircraft availability requirements.

Qualifications

• A&P License with Inspection Authorization Required
• Knowledge and practical skills in Aircraft Systems and Airworthiness
• Ability to manage and supervise a maintenance team effectively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• 5 years experience with light aircraft, preferably Cessnas required
• 2 years supervisory or management experience required
• Experience in a flight school or similar aviation environment is beneficial

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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