Maintenance Shift Manager

Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to develop and lead assigned maintenance personnel, schedule mechanics' work, and coordinate production control to ensure airworthy aircraft and a safe working environment.

You will ensure adherence to the General Maintenance Manual, mentor staff, and oversee training and tooling readiness while maintaining regulatory compliance and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in aviation maintenance or engineering.
• 2–4 years’ supervisory experience in a union FAR Part 121 environment.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe and secure operating environment.
• Plans resources to meet shift objectives and goals.
• Ensures maintenance procedures follow the General Maintenance Manual.
• Mentors staff and ensures training and currency for the shift.
• Oversees training for equipment and procedures to meet demands.
• Directs crew chiefs on maintenance scheduling and personnel matters.
• Schedules personnel efficiently to maximize productivity and tooling readiness.
• Coordinates maintenance operations including quality control and avionics.
• Ensures compliance with FAA, OSHA, TSA, EPA and company policies.
• Complies with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Prepares maintenance reports and performance metrics.

Skills

Dexterity

Problem Solving

Analytical Ability

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Engineering or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance management

Tools

FAA Airframe license

Power Plant license

Job description

With general direction and supervision from the Maintenance Base Manager, responsible for effectively developing and leading assigned maintenance personnel to achieve superior productivity. Responsible for proper scheduling of mechanics’ assignments and production control functions to provide reliable, airworthy aircraft in conjunction with a safe and efficient working environment. Responsible for facility and equipment maintenance in the respective station and/or shift. Assists in the planning and adherence of assigned budgets for the maintenance facility.
Pay: $75,000 - $85,000 annually based on experience

Job Functions:

• Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
• Plans and utilizes resources to meet operational and departmental goals and objectives for assigned shift.
• Ensures that procedures outlined in the General Maintenance Manual are followed and executed, and complete and accurate records are maintained.
• Mentors direct reports and ensures all team members are adequately trained and maintain proficiency and currency as required for assigned shift.
• Oversees training in the use of all equipment and procedures necessary to maintain operational demands.
• Provides direction to Crew Chiefs on maintenance scheduling and personnel issues.
• Ensures efficient scheduling of personnel and use of assigned resources to provide maximum, effective productivity, to include availability and serviceability of required tooling and equipment.
• Facilitates and coordinates maintenance operations including quality control and assurance inspection, avionics, training, stores activities, and aircraft cleaning.
• Ensures that assigned maintenance facilities are operated in compliance with FAA, OSHA, TSA and EPA regulations and Company policies and procedures.
• Complies with the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Prepares various maintenance reports, summaries of performance metrics, and monthly variance reports.
• May be called in on irregular operations; must be available 24/7 including nights and weekends
• Occasional travel
• High level of judgment to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Education & Experience:

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Engineering or equivalent
• 2-4 years’ supervisory experience in a union environment in FAR Part 121 Air Carrier operations
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance management
• Dexterity
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Ability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills

Benefits offered to you:

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan.
• Growth opportunities
• Paid sick leave and vacation.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Air Frame License

Power Plant

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