AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Function of Job

Under administrative supervision from a designated administrator, to be responsible for the management of aircraft maintenance facilities, including repair, avionics, and stores operations.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. supervises and directs aircraft maintenance, inspection, and stores staff, including employee selection, training and discipline

2. develops purchase specifications and recommends facility purchases for equipment and supplies

3. plans and enforces aircraft inspection standards and procedures to ensure compliance with federal aviation regulations

4. approves aircraft component or unit inspections prior to release and ensures inspections are documented in compliance with federal aviation agency regulations

5. coordinates inspection schedules for aircraft

6. coordinates facility work orders for avionics and aircraft maintenance personnel

7. maintains required federal aviation agency files, including specifications, certification data, manuals, services bulletins, and regulations

8. performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. seven years of responsible technical experience in aircraft and engine repair

2. three years of supervisory and administrative experience

3. valid current federal aviation agency airframe and powerplant mechanical license

4. possession of valid current federal aviation agency inspection authorization

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO UNDERTAKE JOB

1. extensive knowledge of aircraft powerplant and airframe maintenance, logs, and records

2. extensive knowledge of federal aviation agency regulations pertaining to aircraft airworthiness, aircraft inspections, and avionics and aircraft repair

3. administrative ability

4. ability to prepare detailed reports

5. ability to interact with the public

Aircraft Maintenance Manager.................................................................................................... NEW