Manager, Maintenance Operations - TYS

Endeavor Air; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Air is seeking an experienced Maintenance Operations Manager to oversee maintenance and preventive work on hangar and line facilities, aircraft, components, and equipment. You will ensure adherence to FARs, provide leadership to staff, and guide safety and best practices across bases.

The role requires a background in technical aircraft maintenance, a valid A&P license, and 3+ years in people management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 4 year degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical aircraft maintenance with increasing responsibilities.
• 3 years of people management and leadership experience required.
• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, aviation safety standards and Part 121 FAR.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy.
• Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to multi task in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and preventive maintenance of hangar and line facilities, aircraft, components, and equipment.
• Ensure maintenance aligns with FAR and established procedures.
• Provide guidance to staff on work assignments, procedures, safety, and best practices.
• Assist in staffing, prescreening, interviewing, and hiring technicians.
• Train and develop technicians and staff for base operations.
• Monitor staffing levels and ensure FAA training compliance.
• Manage base performance and maintenance programs; implement process improvements.
• Maintain professional relationships with FAA and provide requested information.
• Make timely safety-critical decisions to protect customers, crew, and aircraft.

Skills

People management

Leadership

FAA regulations knowledge

Safety standards knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

All About Us

The Maintenance Operations Manager oversees the maintenance and preventive maintenance of all Hangar and Line facilities, aircraft, components, and equipment. Determine aircraft and components are maintained based on established procedures and FAR. Provide guidance and direction to staff concerning: work assignments, on-the-job instruction, job procedures, safety, and best work practices. Assist in staffing process to prescreen, interview, and hire qualified technicians. Provide training to new technicians and continuously develop current employees to better manage and staff the bases. Assist with employee performance development and disciplinary actions. Conduct investigations and employee interviews when violations of company policy or federal regulations occur. Monitor staffing levels to ensure base personnel are properly trained in accordance with the Company Maintenance Training Program and meet FAA requirements. Manage and evaluate established standards of operational performance and appearance for the Hangar and Line. Oversee the base activities, implementation of new policies, and maintenance programs. Monitor Base performance (delays/completion) to ensure the Base maintains an efficient operation. Develop and streamlines processes, base improvements, strategies, staffing, and quality standards. Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed by all areas of the maintenance department. Maintain a professional relationship with the FAA and assists in gathering and/or providing information as requested. Make timely, sound, safety-critical decisions in dynamic and high-pressure situations, exercising good judgment to protect the safety and well-being of customers, crew members, and the aircraft.

All About The Role

• Determine aircraft and components are maintained based on established procedures and FAR.
• Provide guidance and direction to staff concerning: work assignments, on-the-job instruction, job procedures, safety, and best work practices.
• Assist in staffing process to prescreen, interview, and hire qualified technicians.
• Provide training to new technicians and continuously develop current employees to better manage and staff the bases.
• Assist with employee performance development and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct investigations and employee interviews when violations of company policy or federal regulations occur.
• Monitor staffing levels to ensure base personnel are properly trained in accordance with the Company Maintenance Training Program and meet FAA requirements.
• Manage and evaluate established standards of operational performance and appearance for the Hangar and Line.
• Oversee the base activities, implementation of new policies, and maintenance programs.
• Monitor Base performance (delays/completion) to ensure the Base maintains an efficient operation.
• Develop and streamlines processes, base improvements, strategies, staffing, and quality standards.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed by all areas of the maintenance department.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the FAA and assists in gathering and/or providing information as requested.
• Make timely, sound, safety-critical decisions in dynamic and high-pressure situations, exercising good judgment to protect the safety and well-being of customers, crew members, and the aircraft.

All About You

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 4 year degree preference 3-5 years of experience in technical aircraft maintenance with increasing responsibilities 3 years people management and leadership experience required Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, aviation safety standards, safe operating practices under Part 121 FAR Valid driver’s license and must be insurable under company insurance coverage Interpersonal and communication skills Ability to multi task effectively in a fast-paced environment PC proficiency using Microsoft Office.

Endeavor Air is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status.

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