Manager, Aircraft Maintenance

Avelo Airlines, Inc.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Avelo Airlines, Inc. seeks an Aircraft Line Maintenance Manager to lead base operations, ensure safe and compliant daily routines, and drive efficient maintenance performance. You will coordinate line maintenance activities and work with Maintenance Control to resolve issues.

The role requires an FAA A&P license, 4 years in line/heavy maintenance, and 2 years in a leadership position; travel and shift work may be required, with proximity to the base preferred.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years Line or Heavy maintenance experience - Part 121 Air Carrier.
• 2 years leadership role in a Line Maintenance or Shop environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., work outside in inclement weather, and perform shift work including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily routines to ensure operation readiness for contingencies.
• Maintain accurate communication between line operation and Maintenance Control.
• Oversee materials processes: requisition parts, maintain parts room, track incoming/outgoing parts.
• Foster Safety and Compliance culture; promote safety, simplicity and efficiency.
• Monitor base condition across departments and coordinate with Maintenance Control, Planning and leadership.
• Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) and report safety issues to leadership.
• Interact professionally with the FAA during station visits.

Skills

Leadership experience

Attention to safety

Operational planning

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Boeing 737 Systems Fam courses

Job description

Description

We are seeking an Aircraft Line Maintenance Manager who wants to join our team as we build a culture of passionate commitment to execution, simplicity, and customer loyalty at Avelo Airlines. We are a new, high value/low fare airline growing throughout the U.S. You will have a key role in creating an airline our crewmembers are proud of because we deliver a great customer experience with execution our customers know they can count on.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop daily routines which ensure that the operation is fully prepared for any contingency:

• Administer forward thinking plans to anticipate potential challenges
• Understand every aspect of the maintenance program and execute safely and efficiently
• Create simple, effective, and compliant processes within the base to ensure a cohesive operation

2. Keep communications between the line operation and Maintenance Control accurate, concise, and timely.

3. Keep station managers and superiors informed of operational challenges.

4. Manage materials processes:

• Ensure parts are requisitioned accurately and correctly
• Maintain clean and orderly parts room
• Process (incoming and outgoing) parts correctly
• Identify stock level deficiencies and alert the Materials group

5. Foster a Safety and Compliance culture:

• Maintain transparency, accountability and develop corrective actions which bring value to the operation
• Promote Safety, Simplicity and Efficiency always

6. Be cognizant of the overall condition of the base of operation across all operational departments:

• Maintain constant preparedness utilizing forethought by looking out no less than 3 months at a time, and inform Maintenance Control, Planning, and superiors of any shortcomings
• Interact professionally with the FAA during station visits

7. Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) Program:

• Support safety promotion, quality, and safety culture For SMS related issues.
• Reports to the Safety Committee or the Director of Safety
• Report safety-related issues to Leadership thru the Safety Reporting system.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required
• High School diploma (or equivalent) required
• 4 years Line or Heavy maintenance experience- Part 121 Air Carrier
• 2 years leadership role in a Line Maintenance or Shop environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. for a distance of 10 feet
• Must be able to work outside in inclement weather
• Must be able to work shift work, weekends, and holidays
• Possible travel for training, HQ visits or outstation support
• Resides in close proximity to the base
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Complete a background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Must have the authority to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986
• College degree preferred
• Boeing 737 Systems Fam courses preferred
• Valid passport preferred

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technical developments) .

Avelo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.