Line Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is an Indianapolis-based regional airline that operates the largest fleet of Embraer 170 / 175 aircraft in the country, with crew bases in 10 cities (LGA, ORD, CMH, IND, BOS, SDF, EWR, PHL, PIT, and DCA). The company proudly provides 1000 daily departures to over 100 cities in the US, Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. The company employs over 6000 aviation professionals in diverse specialties.

They are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Manager job in Chicago, IL.

What Is In It For You

Salary : Depending on experience. Relocation assistance is provided. Compensation is $110,000-125,000

Position Type : Permanent - Full-time

Benefits : Dental, medical, 410k, PTO, and sick pay monthly.

A Day In The Life of a Maintenance Manager

The position you are applying for plans, coordinates, and directs aircraft maintenance at a line station to produce cost-effective, reliable maintenance operations in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. You will also ensure the facility is maintained in compliance with company and OSHA regulations.

Essential Duties of The Maintenance Manager

• Manages mechanics in overall maintenance operation in compliance with 14 CFR, manufacturers' specifications, the GMM, Company policy and procedures, and other methods accepted by the FAA and OSHA.
• Assists in and / or develops effective schedules to meet the operation's demands. Utilizes manpower and schedules to complete maintenance effectively.
• Keeps informed of the status of work-in-progress and prioritizes work.
• Ensures proper staffing levels are maintained.
• Develops innovative solutions to make aircraft maintenance processes more efficient and effective.
• Ensures that the maintenance base has adequate materials, calibrated tooling, and equipment to accomplish maintenance effectively.
• Maintains the maintenance base in good working condition.
• Evaluates Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System process to ensure best maintenance practices are used.
• Ensures that detailed accident or damage reports are completed when incidents occur and makes recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
• Recommends changes to GMM to eliminate conflicts and / or enhance operational effectiveness.
• Supports other locations’ maintenance base operations by taking into account Company-wide interests.
• Ensure OSHA / safety guidelines are followed.
• Ensures safety training of all mechanics.
• Manages timely and accurate information on aircraft status, including accurate communication with Maintenance Control.
• Coordinates with human resources for questions / issues with leaves of absence, compensation, benefits EAP, etc.
• Oversees vendors (building maintenance, uniform, janitorial, etc.) to ensure that all work and services are provided in a timely manner.
• Fosters the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment.
• Screens, interviews, and makes recommendations for hiring potential employees.
• Coaches and provides leadership, direction, motivation, and supervision of direct reports.
• Appraises performance, provides performance feedback, takes corrective actions, and oversees the training and development of staff.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Education And / Or Experience.

Preferred Education And / Or Experience

Other Requirements

Regulatory

Language Skills

Reasoning / Problem-Solving Ability

Decision Making

Physical Demands

Work Environment

Travel Requirements :

If you are interested in the Maintenance Manager job in Chicago, IL, apply today!

This vacancy is being advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC. The services advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC are those of an Employment Agency.