Manager, Maintenance Base

Envoy Air Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Training and development programs

Comprehensive health and life benefits

Job summary

Envoy Air is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor/Manager to lead and coordinate day-to-day maintenance operations at our Huntsville base. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient performance while guiding a skilled team of technicians.

The role requires an FAA A&P license, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of FARs. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential for success in a union environment.

Qualifications

• Valid FAA A&P license is required.
• Two or more years of supervision/management experience in aircraft maintenance at a line or base facility.
• Two or more years of management experience in a union environment.
• Working knowledge of FARs.
• Willing and able to work rotating shifts, nights and weekends.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience with process improvement in maintenance/production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day operations in planning and execution of aircraft maintenance.
• Provide leadership and motivation to the team.
• Ensure safety standards per FARs, OEM maintenance programs, and regulations.
• Review reports and performance indicators to meet targets.
• Identify and resolve operational issues affecting performance.
• Develop and implement improved procedures to meet goals.
• Ensure qualified personnel are available to meet airworthiness, availability, and economic objectives.
• Coordinate with supervisors for planning and data needs.
• Set deadlines, delegate tasks, and disseminate policy.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and safety rules.
• Prepare reports for upper management.
• Manage resources and budgets to meet financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Safety compliance

Education

FAA A&P license

College degree or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance

Job description

Overview

Who we are:

Would you like to work for a stable, secure, and fast-growing airline where you will be stimulated, challenged, and have the opportunity to develop your career? If so, read on! Come and work with the best of the best at Envoy Air where you will join a team committed to providing outstanding service.

We offer:

• Amazing employee flight privileges within the American Airlines global network
• Training and development programs to take your career to the next level
• Comprehensive health and life benefits (subject to location)

Responsibilities

How will you make an impact?

Responsibilities

• Manager leads and coordinates the day-to-day operations in the planning and execution of aircraft maintenance
• Provide leadership and motivation to their team
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining high safety standards in accordance with Company policies and procedures as well as ensuring all maintenance base activities are accomplished in accordance with Federal Air Regulations (FARs), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance programs and other governmental regulations and/or Company policies and procedures
• Reviews and analyzes reports of daily, weekly and monthly performance indicators to ensure the base is meeting critical performance targets
• Reviews operating results and compares against established objectives; takes appropriate action to correct unsatisfactory results
• Identifies and quickly resolves or facilitates the resolution of personnel or process problems affecting performance
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to develop and implement improved procedures that meet aircraft maintenance and/or Company goals and objectives
• Must ensure qualified personnel are available and assigned to achieve the desired end product considering airworthiness, aircraft availability and economics
• Confer with supervisors to obtain data required for planning departmental activities such as new commitments, status of work in progress and problems encountered
• Gives work directions, resolves problems, and sets deadlines for timely completion of work. Assigns, or delegates responsibility for, specified work and disseminates policy to supervisors
• Ensure maintenance operations are in compliance with local, state and federal laws and that personnel are in compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules and any Company or government regulations
• Prepare reports and records on department activities for upper management
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Identifies training and development needs for personnel; provide appropriate training as needed. Manage resources and budgets to meet operational financial goals.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills are necessary as well as being able to effectively and efficiently manage competing priorities
• Ability to think strategically and adapt to the changing needs of the business are critical
• Must be able to work in a team environment and the ability to prioritize work and projects in order to meet deadlines and objectives
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, report to work regularly and on-time, and be self-motivated

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18
• College degree or equivalent amount of work experience in aircraft maintenance

• Possess a valid, unexpired and unsuspended REAL ID-compliant, state driver’s license; or otherwise maintain all necessary authority and identification to travel for business needs as required; some license restrictions may prohibit a candidate from being considered for this role.

• Valid FAA A&P license
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in Aircraft Maintenance as an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor/Manager at a line and/or base maintenance facility
• Minimum of two (2) years management-level experience in a union environment
• Working knowledge of FARs
• Willing and able to work rotating shifts, nights and weekends, when applicable
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Some travel required
• Possess the legal right to work in the United States
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
• Successful track record and experience with process improvement in maintenance and/or production environments, preferred
• Working knowledge creating and maintaining departmental budgets, preferred
• Working knowledge of Transport Workers Union (TWU) collective bargaining agreement, preferred

Please note: The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It's not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time.

Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.