Senior GSE Shop Manager — Hands-On Leader (50% Wrench)

PrimeFlight; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services seeks a Senior GSE Shop Manager to lead maintenance operations at our Houston location, overseeing fleet performance, safety, and customer satisfaction in a 24/7 environment.

You will manage a team of shift Supervisors, drive CMMS utilization, and balance budgets, labor, and parts while maintaining high availability of equipment and strong client relationships with airport partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in GSE, heavy equipment, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience leading multi-shift operations and supervisors.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required airport credentials.
• Strong reading and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily GSE maintenance operations and fleet availability
• Identify trends and implement improvements to maintain operational efficiency
• Ensure effective use of CMMS and accurate maintenance documentation
• Lead and develop Shift Supervisors and training personnel
• Provide coaching, performance management, and support workforce planning
• Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, and employee development
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA requirements, and airport regulations
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
• Reinforce safe work practices across all shifts
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer relationships
• Lead operational reviews and communicate performance results
• Ensure contractual service levels and KPIs are met
• Manage operating budget, labor, and parts expenses
• Oversee shop operations, equipment, and facility standards
• Coordinate inventory and parts management
• Prepare reports and communicate operational performance to leadership
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Skills

Leadership

GSE knowledge

CMMS proficiency

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

CMMS

Job description

PrimeFlight Aviation Services seeks a Senior GSE Shop Manager to lead maintenance operations at our Houston location, overseeing fleet performance, safety, and customer satisfaction in a 24/7 environment.

You will manage a team of shift Supervisors, drive CMMS utilization, and balance budgets, labor, and parts while maintaining high availability of equipment and strong client relationships with airport partners.