Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc. -Production Manager

Worldwide-Aircraft-Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Aircraft Services is seeking a Production Manager to provide daily direction to the production department, coordinating with the Shop Manager, Manager of Technical Services, and Chief Inspector to optimize maintenance activity. A deep knowledge of the company policies, procedures and CFRs is required to lead the team and mentor technicians.

The role includes planning and scheduling maintenance, approving timecards, collaborating with customers and vendors, and ensuring aircraft are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Airframe and Powerplant Certification required.
• Minimum five years of diversified aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft hardware and components.

Responsibilities

• Lead production staff and report to Shop Manager.
• Plan maintenance activities to minimize downtime and balance workload.
• Review work scopes and ensure parts procurement through purchasing.
• Coordinate with CI and GM on ADs and engineering changes.
• Prepare and issue work documents for maintenance on aircraft/components.
• Ensure compliance with customer policies, procedures and CFRs.
• Provide training recommendations for maintenance personnel.
• Approve timecards and overtime for the production team.
• Ensure proper shift turnover when multiple teams work on a project.

Skills

Leadership

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Airframe and Powerplant Certification

Job description

Career Opportunities with Worldwide Aircraft Services

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

We are committed to providing a stable, growth-oriented and inspiring work environment that offers opportunities for professional, personal and financial growth. If you are interested in joining a growing team, where YOU are our most valuable asset, then Worldwide Aircraft Services is the place for you.

WORLDWIDE AIRCRAFT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATION STATEMENT:

In the performance of your respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to confirm to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and service agencies.

POSITION PURPOSE:

• Along with the Shop Manager the Production Manager is responsible for providing daily direction and oversight to the production department. This role serves as an administrative entity for the ongoing repair and maintenance activity being accomplished at Worldwide Aircraft Services. The Production Manager will work closely with the Shop Manager, Manager of Technical Services, and the Chief inspector as well as the entire internal Worldwide Aircraft Services staff. A deep knowledge base of the Worldwide Aircraft Services policies and procedures, as well technical expertise, are required to be successful in this leadership role. The position involves mentoring the mechanic staff, policy enforcement and production optimization.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• The Production Manager is responsible to the Shop Manager.
• In addition, the Production Manager shall:
  • Manage contract and direct hire maintenance technicians and the in-work aircraft.
  • Ensure personnel assigned and trained are aware of the customer’s requirements.
  • Review planned aircraft work scopes for content and ensure parts are provided through purchasing as required.
  • Plan maintenance activities to provide for minimum aircraft downtime and balanced workload.
  • Plan and schedule all special project work from sources both within and outside of the Maintenance Department.
  • Coordinate with the CI and the GM on the accomplishment of ADs, service bulletins, and engineering changes.
  • Compile and issue work documents for all work to be performed on aircraft / components.
  • Constantly review all work documents and their updating.
  • Schedule aircraft / components for maintenance in liaison with customers and vendors.
  • Ensure each aircraft is properly maintained in accordance with applicable customer policies, procedures, and applicable CFRs.
  • Initiate requests to the CI for recurrent, remedial, and/or any other additional training of maintenance personnel.
  • Evaluate and recommend changes in the inspection and maintenance process.
  • Approve technician timecards.
  • Approve and audit Repair Station regular hours and overtime.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Shop Manager
  • In cases when there are multiple shifts working the same day assigned to a project, ensure the Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) supervisor going off duty gives a detailed and accurate turnover to the AMT supervisor coming on duty to ensure proper completion of work in progress. Turnover will be given in writing using Shift Turnover Log Page - AMT (WM-303).
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certification
• Minimum five (5) years or more of diversified aircraft and engine maintenance and repairs preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft, accessories, components, fasteners, and other hardware.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and Experience with the following aircraft are preferred but not required: ATR, Embraer EMB-120, EMB-135/145, Fairchild SA226/227, Saab SF340A/B, S2000, Beechcraft King Air.
• Engine run and taxi qualifications on the aircraft maintained by Worldwide Aircraft Services. Experience in 135, 121 and 145 operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Along with the Shop Manager is responsible for all production personnel.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• RII recognition training
• EWIS training
• Human Factors training

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• They may be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Required to operate power vehicles, machinery, various hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.

Worldwide Aircraft Services, Is an equal opportunity employer.