Job Description

Job Summary

The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for maintenance functions of assigned aircraft and is responsible for supervising day-to-day maintenance tasks on the aircraft, support equipment, and special tools.
 
Principal Accountabilities

Manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance and ensure all work is scheduled and performed in a safe and efficient manner.
Supervise maintenance staff, which includes reviewing employee performance, addressing personnel issues, generating assignments, and setting priorities
Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, servicing, launch and recovery, corrosion control, and inspection, and routine through complex maintenance of aircraft, aircraft sub- systems, and components, as required.
Review work orders regarding modifications and/or upgrades to various aircraft systems.
Read and interpret manufacturers’ and company’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. 
Supervise employees who adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, as required. 
Provide guidance and instruction to team members concerning technical orders, checklists, and hazardous materials.
Responsible for maintaining equipment maintenance schedules on all company assets and monitoring parts and supply inventories.
Ensure availability of materials, anticipating requirements and reordering.
Offer technical guidance to Engineering staff regarding start-up of new equipment and follow-up of maintenance programs.
Provide employees with proper training on company equipment as required by OSHA Regulations and monitors annual training requirements.
May supervise and assist in aircraft/equipment movement.
May conduct flight line and hangar foreign object damage prevention walks and housekeeping. 
May meet with Customers and Company Senior Leadership as required.
Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Travel

As dictated by business necessity.

Minimum Requirements

Experience & Education

High School Education or equivalent.
Eight (8) or more years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environment.
Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to three (3) hours per day and sit for up to five (5) hours per day.
On occasion must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain, and maintain any government required clearances and/or certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

Advanced knowledge of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 (series) Maintenance Programs (preferred).
Advanced Knowledge of NALCOMIS/OOMA Work Oder processes and procedures (preferred)
Two (2) or more years' experience in an aircraft  maintenance supervisory position (preferred).
Airframe and Power plant (A&P) license (preferred).
Working knowledge of OSHA and company safety requirements.
Knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures.
Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements and to direct skilled technicians in the daily performance of their duties.
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to supervise a team.
Competent in the use of a computer, to include Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel.
In-depth knowledge of flight line operations, aircraft/vehicle movement, and safety/hazards.
Advanced knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment, aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications and schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications, aircraft engine, landing gear, and flight control systems
Previous experience with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint.
May be required to carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. to the height of 4 feet and up to 20 lbs. to a height of 7 feet.