Maintenance Manager - Gulfstream 700 (Northern, CA)

handwerker; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation seeks a Maintenance Manager responsible for the management and oversight of aircraft maintenance. You will ensure airworthiness and compliance while coordinating maintenance efforts and managing a team. This position requires A&P certification and experience in aviation settings. A flexible work schedule and the ability to travel are essential.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• A&P certificate mandatory.
• 2-4 years experience in aviation maintenance required.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on assigned aircraft.
• Plan and coordinate both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.

Skills

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) certification

Aviation maintenance experience

Communication

Education

Two years of college or equivalent technical training

Job description

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Maintenance Manager - Gulfstream 700 (Northern, CA)

Location:

CA, US

Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Category: Flight Services

Requisition Id: 3795

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the evaluation, performance, and management of aircraft maintenance. Provides professional recommendations associated with maintaining the aircrafts market value and upkeep related to asset management and ensures airworthiness of assigned aircraft. The manager also maintains current technical proficiency and education of aircraft and regulatory requirements.

• Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) certificate mandatory
• 2-4 yearsexperience in aviation maintenance, on assigned type of aircraft
• Flexible work schedule is required to meet flight profile mission,
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
• Must have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record

Main Responsibilities

• Return to service, required inspection items, deferrals, airworthiness release authority as authorized
• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and inspections on assigned aircraft
• Ensure Flight Control and Director of Maintenance is aware of aircraft maintenance status at all times
• Identify (Schedule) Out-Source maintenance providers (OMP), authorized persons for accomplishment of maintenance to include accomplishing on-site audits utilizing JAFS form 635
• Responsible for ensuring the procedures within the GMM and AIM are followed
• Monitor inspections, repairs, and modifications, performed on assigned aircraft at remote locations ensuring OMP has been briefed on JAFS requirements (Ref. JAFS form 635)
• Review and ensure all required entries into the aircraft logbooks and permanent records are accurate and preserved in accordance with GMM requirements
• Planning of scheduled and coordination of unscheduled maintenance on aircraft during normal and after business hours
• Review Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins as they are released by the FAA, Manufacturer for applicability of assigned aircraft
• Update and interface with Computerized Maintenance Tracking Programs on assigned aircraft to ensure accuracy and implementation in a timely manner
• Maintain annual training level with the certificate for RVSM, GMM, and AIM compliance
• Maintain current technical proficiency and education of aircraft and regulatory requirements
• Procure quotes for upcoming maintenance packages. Assemble and provide a comparison of these events to supervisor for review
• Interface and communicate with the Client, vendors, and other internal departments while coordinating the requirements of maintaining the aircraft
• Establish contracts, publications, and subscriptions as necessary ensuring all required manuals to be utilized for maintenance remain current
• Prepare an annual maintenance budget for assigned aircraft
• Review and approve invoices generated for assigned aircraft
• Reconcile invoices with vendors and process to accounting department for payment
• Accept special projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned
• In the temporary absence of the assigned Maintenance Designee, an alternate Maintenance Designee will be assigned his duties and responsibilities. The Director of Maintenance or Regional Maintenance Manager will assign this transfer of responsibility.
• Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies, and the General Dynamics network

Desired Characteristics

• Two (2) years of college or equivalent technical training, in related field preferred
• Self-Educator and motivator
• Has a pleasant, friendly, and helpful manner to deliver the best experience to customers and colleagues
• Quality driven with a passion for excellence to represent Jet Aviation as a Brand Ambassador
• Demonstration and commitment to Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)

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 required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, or reach. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, or sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds above their heads. Specific vision required for this job include, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircrafts arrive/depart. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace. Employee must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The Hangar environment may be extreme hot and cold during certain seasons of the year.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

At Jet Aviation eligible employees can enjoy a comprehensive package that fuels your passions both inside and outside of work. Your health and well-being matter to us. That’s why we offer a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental & vision insurance, matching 401(k), health savings and flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, health and wellness awards, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and more.