PROJECT MANAGER

ADP, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. seeks a Project Manager for aircraft maintenance to supervise Lead mechanics and technicians, ensuring safe, on-time re-delivery of aircraft.

You will collaborate with operations, quality assurance and customer leads to plan, schedule, and document all activities per Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations. The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in large aircraft maintenance and a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in an Air Carrier or Repair Station environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years diversified aircraft maintenance experience with an Air Carrier, Commercial Operator or Repair Station.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in an Air Carrier or Repair Station environment.
• Must hold an Airframe & Powerplant rating(s) for 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest quality service, safety standards and timely re-delivery of aircraft.
• Direct supervision of maintenance leads and technicians per FAA regulations.
• Provide leadership, coaching and accountability for teams delivering workmanship.
• Establish project plans with planning, QA & safety for each aircraft.
• Schedule shifts and manage resources to meet timelines and budget.
• Lead handover and documentation processes; ensure compliance and traceability.
• Obtain customer approvals for man hours and parts with clear justification.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and enforce good housekeeping practices.
• Drive continuous process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Communicate progress to Director of Operations and QA, address roadblocks.
• Lead training programs with Training Specialist for maintenance personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Airframe & Powerplant certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the highest quality service, safety standards and performance, with the objective of exceeding customer satisfaction in the re-delivery of airworthy, reliable and clean aircraft, in a timely manner.
• Responsible for direct supervision of the maintenance Lead, and in turn through the respective leadman the A&P Mechanics, Sheetmetal Mechanics, Avionic Technicians, Outside Services personnel with authority to guide and advise technical activity in accordance with Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations.
• Provide leadership and direction, coach and mentor direct reports and their subordinates to consistently deliver excellence in their undertaking as individuals and team players, ensuring high quality workmanship and on-time re-delivery of aircraft.
• Secure commitment and accountability at all levels in execution of both work and accurate supporting documentation.
• In collaboration with Production Planning & Control, Quality Assurance & Safety, Customer and Leads, establish project plan for each aircraft to be serviced in accordance with the Workscope and respective timeline.
• Schedule work shift personnel necessary to accomplish the assigned work scope together with the Director of Operations, Production Planning and Leads.
• Elaborate Shift Handover instructions and Work Interruption logs with attention to detail.
• Obtain customer approvals for man hours and parts as needed. Provide complete explanation and fastidious detail to justify the request for approval.
• Always carry out Purchase Order requests and Parts Consumption in accordance with Company procedures and documentation requirements.
• Ensure the work area and bay in which their Aircraft project is located is kept to the highest standards of safety, compliant at all times, enforcing regulations and practices to avoid accidents. To report any incident immediately to Quality Assurance & Safety in accordance with Company policies and procedures. To ensure that good housekeeping practices are enforced at all times with an objective of securing an environment conducive to employee well-being.
• Scrutinize the proper tagging of Aircraft components, parts and panels appropriately stored (including racks by aircraft).
• Demand and accomplish document procedures and sign-offs in accordance with Repair Station Manual and respective tasks.
• Strive for continuous process improvements and increasing efficiencies in execution and delivery with safety as a priority.
• Maintain close and frequent communication with the Director of Operations , notifying him/her of progress and any road-blocks or threats to the project’s critical path that could impact re-delivery.
• Review daily personnel performance and progress on aircraft to determine if any alteration to the plan and schedule is necessary and to ensure that tasks are completed within budgeted time.
• Collaborate with the Director Quality Assurance & Safety and his Training Specialist to establish On-The-Job Training Programs (OJT) for maintenance personnel and coordinate participation in training programs as appropriate. Participate in relevant development training including General Familiarization Certification.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with Customer and all relevant department heads and personnel concerning operational requirements and activities, clearly establishing objectives and actions.
• Deal with Customers in a cordial, respectful and professional manner, and to see to it that all personnel behave accordingly.
• Ensure that tools and equipment are correctly used and handled by operations personnel for both safety and to reduce breakages, wear and tear. Require Leads to ensuring that any tool malfunction is promptly reported to the Stores personnel by the mechanics by following proper procedures.
• Support the Director Maintenance with other business activities as needed.
• To lead by example at all times; through professional behavior, integrity, commitment to the company and compliance with its policies.

The Project Manager will have numerous Leads and their technicians reporting (numbers depend on Aircraft maintenance Workscope). Personnel to be managed include sub-contractors.

One of the key challenges for the Project Manager is that of ensuring mechanics and other production personnel undertake their task efficiently and within the budgeted time while consistently maintaining a high safety standard. Also important is to ensure that all documentation is completed and signed-off accurately and with integrity in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma/GED or OJT, preferably with an Undergraduate Degree. Holds a current mechanic certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant Ratings, and has held these ratings for at least 5 years.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 5 years of diversified maintenance experience on large aircraft with an Air Carrier, Commercial Operator or Certified Repair Station, and must have acted as an A&P Mechanic. A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in an Air Carrier and/or Repair Station environment.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff from different departments effectively.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills in order to prioritize workload according to business demands and works well under pressure .