PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with 5% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead maintenance teams within our MRO operations. The role, typically drawn from an A&P background, oversees day-to-day maintenance, ensures FAA 145 compliance, and coordinates work on multiple aircraft.

You will supervise tasks, manage workflows, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years in heavy aircraft maintenance, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Preferred A&P license; Minimum of A license.
• Must have FAA 145 Repair Station experience.
• Able to interpret blueprints, technical orders, test equipment, and aircraft systems.
• Working knowledge of facility software packages.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to multi-task across multiple aircraft.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Must pass mechanical, structural, and avionics assessments.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to ensure maintenance and documentation is in compliance.
• Assign maintenance tasks and personnel.
• Evaluate and estimate maintenance time and cost.
• Provide oversight and co-sign with uncertificated mechanics.
• Sign documents for the repair station as noted in the authorized to sign roster.
• Coordinate maintenance plan with other departments.
• Identify training needs, tools, and special equipment required.
• Ensure the responsible mechanic properly executes all necessary work records.
• Monitor and update flow plan as required.
• Supervise maintenance performed by uncertificated mechanics or personnel unfamiliar with methods.
• Provide OJT to crew members as required.
• Ensure all parts and materials are ordered as required to maintain schedule.
• Maintain daily turnover reports for each oncoming shift.
• Maintain the hangar and aircraft cleanliness at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.
• Maintain authority over all activities of the assigned work crew.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Blueprint interpretation

FAA 145 experience

Technical orders

Cross-functional coordination

Computer software knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

A&P license (Airframe & Powerplant)

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor leads maintenance teams within our MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) operations. Typically coming from an A&P mechanic background, the supervisor oversees day-to-day maintenance, ensures compliance with FAA 145 regulations, manages workflows on multiple aircraft, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to meet quality and schedule requirements.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Minimum Requirements And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years’ experience in heavy aircraft maintenance, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity, or the demonstrated ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Preferred valid Airframe & Powerplant license; Minimum of A License
• Must have previous FAA 145 Repair Station experience
• Proficient in the interpretation of blueprints, technical orders, test equipment used in the work described above, and various aircraft components and systems
• Have working knowledge of computer software packages used within the facility
• Must be able to demonstrate a sense of leadership under all circumstances and conditions
• Must be able to multi-task and manage workflows on multiple aircraft
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and overtime
• Must successfully pass mechanical, structural, and avionics assessments
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Provide oversight to ensure maintenance and documentation is in compliance
• Assign maintenance tasks and personnel
• Evaluate and estimate maintenance time and cost
• Provide oversight and co-sign with uncertificated mechanics
• Sign documents for the repair station as noted in the authorized to sign roster
• Coordinate maintenance plan with other departments
• Identify training needs, tools, and special equipment required
• Ensure the responsible mechanic properly executes all necessary work records
• Monitor and update flow plan as required
• Supervise maintenance performed by un-certificated mechanics or personnel unfamiliar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools
• Provide OJT to crew members as required
• Ensure all parts and materials are ordered as required to maintain schedule
• Maintain daily turnover reports for each oncoming shift
• Maintain the hangar and aircraft cleanliness at all times

Additional Duties

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager

Authority

• Maintains authority over all activities of assigned work crew

Physical Requirements

• Knowledge of use of protective equipment and safety protocol related to the possible exposure to dust, body fluids, radiation, chemicals, fumes, vapors, or mists that could potentially affect the health of the employee
• Knowledge of use of protective equipment and safety protocols related to handling hazardous materials
• Knowledge of fall protection requirements
• Ability to withstand exposure to constant or intermittent loud/high noise levels
• Ability to have close vision or clear vision at 20 inches or less
• Ability to have distance vision or clear vision at 20 feet or more
• Ability to have depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)