Production Floor Supervisor

Empire Airlines; Hayden (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Travel Benefits

Job summary

Empire Airlines in Hayden, Idaho seeks a Production Floor Supervisor to support the Production Manager in day-to-day operations of the Production Department, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient maintenance of aircraft.

You will oversee scheduling, lead technicians, coordinate parts, liaise with Quality and customers, and ensure adherence to FAA and company policies while maintaining a professional, ethical work environment and delivering reliable service.

Qualifications

• Airframes & Powerplant Certificate required.
• 3 years hands-on experience with maintenance procedures.
• 2 years supervisory experience and FAR Part 65 certification.
• Proficient in English; knowledge of FARs and approved procedures.
• Excellent communication skills; strong report-writing ability.
• Advanced computer skills for reporting and documentation.
• Valid driver's license with insurable record.
• Compliance with Empire's Drug and Alcohol Program.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect maintenance work per Repair Station policies.
• Control costs while ensuring safety and dispatch reliability.
• Ensure FAA compliance and proper safety practices are observed.
• Maintain parts availability and proper handling of materials.
• Provide oversight of staffing and labor hours; train and evaluate staff.
• Liaise between Production, Quality and customers; report progress and issues.
• Support ethical behavior and promote Empire Airlines' mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Team management

Analytical reporting

English language

Education

Airframes & Powerplant Certificate

Three years of maintenance experience

Two years supervisory experience

FAR Part 65 knowledge

English literacy

Job description

Description

INTRODUCTION

The Production Floor Supervisor supports the Production Manager in the overall operation of the Production Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all work performed is accomplished within the authority of the Repair Station and is properly supervised and inspected in accordance with the policies and procedures defined in the EAS Repair Station Manual; control unnecessary costs without compromising safety and dispatch reliability; ensure facilities are kept clean, organized and in compliance with safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance of the department to the standards of housing and facility, personnel, equipment and materials and performance required by the FAA; establish standards and procedures to ensure safety precautions are observed and to ensure that safety equipment is in proper operating condition; ensure all personnel are trained in appropriate safety practices and procedures, including the proper use and location of the fire fighting equipment.
• Ensure availability of adequate parts, materials and consumable items for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; ensure proper handling of parts while in the repair process and when work is complete.
• Ensure adequate Lead Technician coverage to provide effective oversight of repair station operations, planning and managing maintenance personnel schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels for current workload demands, and efficiently utilizing manpower by adjusting work methods and procedures to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and the performance of personnel under their supervision. Train, supervise and evaluate staff; serve as a positive, constructive, communicative leader for the organization and its customers and policies for the industry and its participants.
• Responsible for ensuring that all Preliminary Non-Routine (NR) task card evaluations are physically verified on the aircraft, accurately estimated, properly documented, and marked at the discrepancy location where applicable, including identifying any required QA buy-back and ensuring the evaluator has completed all required information. They shall also ensure Lead Technicians actively monitor approved labor hours, remaining hours, and bump status for all assigned NRs, while proactively identifying and initiating labor bump requests in sufficient time to prevent approved labor hour overruns.
• Serve as liaison between Production and Quality to ensure accurate and timely communication relating to the airworthiness and safety of the articles in work; keep Production manager appraised of activities that may affect production schedule as well as personnel issues that may arise.
• Serve as liaison with Customer’s ongoing work; provide support for customer questions and concerns; provide statistical data to support daily status reports and provide information to the Production Analyst that will affect project scheduled deadlines; maintain a proactive approach in identifying need for plan changes to meet goals.
• Serve as a positive role model for ethical behavior and promote an awareness and understanding of positive ethical and moral principles that is consistent with these principles; provide guidance, direction, management and support in a secure and dignified work environment; promote and support the mission of Empire Airlines.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Airframes & Powerplant Certificate required.
• Three years of practical experience in the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials and tools generally used in the work for which the Repair Station is rated.
• Must have two years supervisory experience and be appropriately certificated under FAR Part 65.
• Must read, write and understand English, and possess a working knowledge of the FARs, Airworthiness Directives, and manufacturer’s approved procedures and practices.
• Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Must have advanced computer skills and proficiency required for the preparation and presentation of reports.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with insurable record through Empire’s policy, required.
• Must adhere to the company’s FAA/DOT required Drug and Alcohol Program, required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work may be performed in a hangar environment and outdoors in varying seasonal and environmental conditions.
• Will be exposed to noise and hazards associated with aircraft maintenance.
• Requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift up to 80 pounds, plus ladder/lift usage.
• Requires manual dexterity, speaking, seeing and hearing to conduct business.
• Empire Airlines is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Starting pay for this position is dependent upon experience and qualifications. Annual Range: $80,000 - $90,000
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Travel Benefits, and more!