Technical Supervisor

Total Aviation Staffing; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Total Aviation Staffing seeks an experienced Technical Supervisor to lead a skilled team of aviation technicians, oversee daily maintenance and repairs, and ensure technicians have the tools, materials, and data needed to work safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong aviation maintenance knowledge, quality and safety focus, and the ability to mentor staff while coordinating with the Repair Station Team to meet schedules and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising aviation technicians.
• Hands-on leadership in a fast-paced repair station.
• Strong knowledge of aviation maintenance standards.
• Proficiency with Quantum Control and MS 365.
• Able to lead audits and regulatory inspections.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of aviation technicians.
• Ensure technicians have tools, materials, equipment, and technical data to perform work.
• Conduct inspections per manuals, procedures, and quality standards.
• Train, coach, and mentor technicians on maintenance procedures and safety.
• Coordinate with Repair Station Team to manage scheduling, materials, workflow, and task completion.
• Monitor production progress and escalate issues affecting delivery.
• Manage overtime to support production and customer commitments.
• Support customer visits, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Promote teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive, high-performing work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Multitasking

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

FAA 14 CFR Part 120

DOT Hazmat

14 CFR 145.153(a)

Aviation regulations 14 CFR 145.153(a)

Microsoft 365

Quantum Control

Education

A&P Certificate or Repairman Certificate

Tools

Quantum Control

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Supervisor to lead and support a skilled team of aviation technicians. This role is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance and repair activities, ensuring technicians have the resources and technical information needed to complete their work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable aviation standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong aviation maintenance knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and customer service in a fast-paced repair station environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of aviation technicians.
• Ensure technicians have the appropriate tools, materials, equipment, and technical data to perform assigned work.
• Conduct Receiving, Preliminary, In-Process, and Final inspections in accordance with applicable manuals, procedures, and quality standards.
• Train, coach, and mentor technicians on proper maintenance procedures, safety practices, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with the Repair Station Team to manage scheduling, materials, workflow, and task completion.
• Monitor production progress and promptly identify and elevate issues that may impact delivery schedules.
• Manage overtime requirements to support production and customer commitments.
• Support customer visits, internal and external audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement within the maintenance team.
• Foster a positive, professional, and high-performing work environment.

Requirements

• Experience with Quantum Control, including Inventory Control, Company Management, Customer Quotations, Receiving, Repair Order, and Shop Control modules.
• Strong knowledge of aviation maintenance methods, techniques, tools, and applicable regulations in accordance with 14 CFR § 145.153(a).
• A&P Certificate or Repairman Certificate with at least 18 months of relevant experience in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong leadership, organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, management, customers, and regulatory personnel.
• FAA 14 CFR Part 120 Safety-Sensitive Employee and DOT 49 CFR § 172.704 Hazmat Employee certifications required.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Leadership opportunity within a professional aviation maintenance environment.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead a skilled technical team and contribute to operational excellence.
• Opportunity to directly support customer satisfaction and long-term business growth.