Maintenance Supervisor (LAX)

Kalitta Air; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead station personnel on the third shift, ensuring safe, economical delivery of maintenance work and adherence to the GMM.

The role requires FAA Airframe & Power Plant certification, strong organizational skills, and experience with maintenance scheduling and coordination with Hangar/Engine Shop managers. Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook, plus fluent English, is essential.

Qualifications

• Licence: FAA Airframe & Power Plant certificate; must be certificated under 14 CFR Part 65.
• High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable.
• At least 1 year of experience maintaining the same category and class of aeroplanes operated by Kalitta Air.
• Must be organised and able to work with computers and programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English; able to write routine reports and to give direction to staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all station personnel, including FMEs, with regard to administrative requirements, training schedules, work performance and compliance with GMM.
• Coordinate with Hangar, Engine Shop or Station Managers to schedule maintenance, preventive maintenance, alteration and repair of aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Ensure tools, spare parts and equipment are available when needed and cared for per policy.
• Revise manuals within the department and ensure the revision status is current.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Station Manager, Maintenance Manager, Engine Shop Manager or Director of Maintenance.

Skills

Organised

Training coordination

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Some college/technical school desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

Maintenance Supervisor in the Maintenance department at Los Angeles, CA, reporting to the LAX Maintenance Manager. Full-time, third shift. The role carries responsibility for station personnel and for the effective and economical delivery of maintenance work.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for all station personnel, including FMEs, with regard to administrative requirements, training schedules, work performance and compliance with the company policies and procedures contained in the GMMPerform a weekly check to confirm all required training is current for assigned personnel, and ensure due or overdue training is completedDevelop and maintain sound personnel and labour relations, employee safety awareness and open communication within the departmentEnsure the department's functions are planned and carried out effectively and economicallyCoordinate with the required management personnel to ensure effective completion of maintenance, preventive maintenance, alteration and repair of company aircraft and ground support equipmentSchedule manpower of the proper skill level for maintenance functions through coordination with the Hangar, Engine Shop or Station ManagersResponsible for the discipline and efficient utilisation of the production personnel under supervision, including disciplinary action and recommending terminationEnsure tools, spare parts and assigned equipment are cared for per company policy and are readily available when neededCoordinate and communicate with Managers and Maintenance ControlRevise manuals within the department, ensure the revision status is current and return signed revision transmittalsEnsure personnel are using current working copies of the manuals relevant to the job at handPerform other duties assigned by the Station Manager, Maintenance Manager, Engine Shop Manager or Director of Maintenance

Licences & Qualifications

Licence: FAA Airframe & Power Plant certificate; must be appropriately certificated under 14 CFR Part 65High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable

Experience

At least 1 year of experience maintaining the same category and class of aeroplanes operated by Kalitta Air

Requirements

Responsible for all station personnel, including FMEs, with regard to administrative requirements, training schedules, work performance and compliance with the company policies and procedures contained in the GMMPerform a weekly check to confirm all required training is current for assigned personnel, and ensure due or overdue training is completedDevelop and maintain sound personnel and labour relations, employee safety awareness and open communication within the departmentEnsure the department's functions are planned and carried out effectively and economicallyCoordinate with the required management personnel to ensure effective completion of maintenance, preventive maintenance, alteration and repair of company aircraft and ground support equipmentSchedule manpower of the proper skill level for maintenance functions through coordination with the Hangar, Engine Shop or Station ManagersResponsible for the discipline and efficient utilisation of the production personnel under supervision, including disciplinary action and recommending terminationEnsure tools, spare parts and assigned equipment are cared for per company policy and are readily available when neededCoordinate and communicate with Managers and Maintenance ControlRevise manuals within the department, ensure the revision status is current and return signed revision transmittalsEnsure personnel are using current working copies of the manuals relevant to the job at handPerform other duties assigned by the Station Manager, Maintenance Manager, Engine Shop Manager or Director of MaintenanceLicence: FAA Airframe & Power Plant certificate; must be appropriately certificated under 14 CFR Part 65High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirableAt least 1 year of experience maintaining the same category and class of aeroplanes operated by Kalitta AirMust be organised and able to work with computers and programs such as Word, Excel and OutlookAble to read, write, speak and understand English; able to write routine reports and correspondence, and to give verbal and written direction to assigned staffMust be authorised to work in the United StatesMust occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, to eye levelLift 10 pounds with each arm overheadTwist and turn using normal strength forcesClimb numerous flights of stairsWork on ladders and lifts, and in some cases at high elevationsWork in a squatting positionWork in all weather conditions

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, to eye level
• Lift 10 pounds with each arm overhead
• Twist and turn using normal strength forces
• Climb numerous flights of stairs
• Work on ladders and lifts, and in some cases at high elevations
• Work in a squatting position
• Work in all weather conditions

Work environment

Work is performed primarily in a construction and maintenance setting. The noise level is usually loud.