Senior Aircraft Maintenance Program Lead

STS Aviation Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager to oversee maintenance lines, manage planning and budgets, and ensure compliance with FAR Part 145. The role is based in Melbourne, Florida, working with the production team on aircraft to guide modifications and improvements.

Travel may be required to meet customer needs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in heavy maintenance, supervisory experience, and a solid grasp of aviation regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Airframe or Powerplant licence.
• 5 years' experience in aircraft heavy maintenance or modification.
• 5 years' supervisory or lead experience in heavy maintenance or modifications.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations covering FAR Part 145 repair station operations.
• Preferred: degree in business management or related tech field.
• Preferred: project management certification and 2 years PM at FAR Part 145 repair station.
• Preferred: Six Sigma or Lean principles knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, administrative, budgetary and reporting support for assigned modification or heavy maintenance lines.
• Provide support to avionics, fuel, composite and paint.
• Ensure work is performed safely within budgeted time, in regulatory compliance and to customer and company guidelines.
• Perform and recommend management actions on hiring, scheduling, employee development, coaching and mentoring.
• Act as the liaison point of contact between STS and the customer.
• Carry out other duties delegated by the Director of Maintenance or VP of Operations.

Skills

Planning & budgeting

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Multi-project tracking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in business management or related field

Tools

AvPro software

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

STS Aviation Services is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager to oversee maintenance lines, manage planning and budgets, and ensure compliance with FAR Part 145. The role is based in Melbourne, Florida, working with the production team on aircraft to guide modifications and improvements.

Travel may be required to meet customer needs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in heavy maintenance, supervisory experience, and a solid grasp of aviation regulations.