Maintenance Manager (Tampa, FL)

Cessna Aircraft Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Tampa, FL, to oversee aircraft maintenance operations and ensure compliance with quality standards. This role includes managing personnel, operations, and optimizing resources while providing a competitive total rewards package. Strong leadership, aviation experience, and a relevant degree are required.

Benefits

401K company match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus program

Fertility and adoption assistance

Financial consultations

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant aviation experience required.
• Aftermarket repair/maintenance experience preferred.
• Pilot’s license is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and execution of airframe, engine, and avionics systems maintenance.
• Supervise Technical Service Managers and oversee aircraft operations.
• Optimize resources, enhance efficiency, and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Aviation Management

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Manager (Tampa, FL) (333908)

Maintenance Manager (Tampa, FL) (

Job Number:

333908 )

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

What you will be doing as a Manager – Maintenance Service :

In this role, you can expect to manage the preparation and execution of airframe, engine, and avionics systems maintenance. You'll oversee essential line service functions such as fueling, towing, and washing. Ensuring compliance with the Service Center Quality System in line with the ISO9002 Quality System Manual will be a key part of your responsibilities. Join us and take your career to new heights.

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Supervise Technical Service Managers : Lead Technical Service Managers who oversee the operations of aircraft maintenance with lead maintenance and avionics technicians to ensure high technical quality standards
• Oversee Aircraft Operations: Manage fuel dispensing, towing, and positioning of aircraft , ensuring efficient Line Service functions
• Optimize Resources: Plan and administer staffing, equipment, and facility resources, preparing budgets and reports to enhance service center operations
• Enhance Efficiency: Drive operating efficiencies in the maintenance department, focusing on labor utilization and billing efficiency
• Implement Improvements: Develop and implement work method improvements by evaluating techniques and gathering recommendations
• Support Sales and Estimates: Assist in preparing cost estimates and quotations, ensuring accurate and competitive service proposals
• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Maintain hazardous materials handling standards, enforce safety policies, and ensure ISO9002 Quality System compliance
• Customer Account Management: Review customer account status, respond to inquiries, and resolve billing issues
• On-Time Delivery: Ensure timely delivery of customer aircraft and maintain performance statistics
• Loss Control: Implement scrap and shop loss reduction programs to minimize expenses
• Customer Feedback: Review and share customer evaluations with teams to improve service quality
• Defect Reporting: Ensure proper submission of defect reports in accordance with regulations

What you need to be successful:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business , Aviation Management, or related field is required
• A minimum 8 years of relative aviation experience

Aftermarket repair/maintenance experience is preferred

• A pilot’s license is helpful
• An ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority (if applicable) is required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when necessary and a strong work ethic is helpful
• Capability to manage competing demands and frequent changes while effectively meeting deadlines is helpful
• Collaboration and working in a team environment is helpful

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
• Fertility and adoption assistance , along with discounted childcare and planning
• Free financial consultations and guidance

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.

Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our uniqu e perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.