Maintenance Operations Supervisor

PSA Airlines; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking airline as a Supervisor of Maintenance Operations, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team focused on high standards and continuous improvement. You will oversee maintenance operations, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with regulations while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges. If you are passionate about aviation and eager to contribute to a culture of teamwork and accountability, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career.

Benefits

Travel privileges on American Airlines

Generous vacation plan

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing opportunities

Health plan options

Premium dental coverage

Vision plan options

Access to virtual urgent care

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Must possess current A&P certification and knowledge of FAR.
• Experience in supervisory roles and vendor management is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party maintenance providers and ensure compliance.
• Assist in safety and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification

Vendor Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with FAR

Service contracts management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced technical degree in Engineering or Aviation

Tools

M&E software

Job description

Overview

Let your career take off with PSA Airlines

About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are driven in our goals and achievements, eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountable for our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, with teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Benefits

PSA offers the benefits you expect from a company focused on excellence. All eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
• A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
• 401(k) with company match
• American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
• Premium dental coverage
• Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
• Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
• Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
• Family planning and fertility treatment
• LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Supervisor of Maintenance Operations is responsible for fostering and leading relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve top-tier operational performance. This position will provide third party oversight as it relates to maintenance and ground operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Manager of Maintenance Operations and other senior management in projecting a strong commitment to the uncompromising promotion of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide oversight of third-party maintenance provider ensuring contractual obligations are being met and operational performance expectations are being achieved.
• Assist in the creation of Airworthiness Agreements and Letters of Procedural Authority for the respective maintenance providers.
• Facilitate the addition of fueling vendors and on-call maintenance providers to the Learning Management System.
• Assist ground operations and the PSA Safety and Security department as required.
• Assist Flight Operations leadership where necessary to achieve superior operational performance.
• Assist the Manager of Maintenance Operations in the development and achievement of performance KPI's.
• Assist with continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all PSA required policies, practices, procedures, and processes.
• Compile and provide various reports and data packages as required or requested.
• Keep Manager of Maintenance Operations and Senior Management appraised of all actual or potential negative conditions that may affect aircraft maintenance and ground operations.
• Submit monthly MPL updates to the Manager of Maintenance Operations.
• Assist with maintaining and accomplishing the monthly review of the PSA Airlines Fueling Procedures Manual.
• Assist with the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Review third party maintenance invoices for accuracy.
• Monitor and improve outstation vendor safety and reliability performance.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Specifics

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with management and administration of service contracts and agreements.
• Valid driver's license.
• Two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience with Vendor Management and Contracts.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, M&E software.
• Must possess or have ability to possess U.S. passport or equivalent within 90 days.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Advanced technical degree in Engineering, Aviation, Business Administration, or closely related discipline.
• Experience with program management.

Additional Information

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Manager of Maintenance Operations.

Authorities: None

Supervisory Responsibility: This is not a supervisory position.

Work Environment: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job operates up to 15% of the time outside in all types of weather. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen.Must be able to obtain airport SIDA badging, Hazmat Shipping Certification and the ability to become a Hazmat trainer required.AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.