PlaneSmart! Aviation

Fractional aircraft ownership and management

Maintenance Manager (Part 145)

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenancePosted on Nov 12

Full-timeAddison, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and a proven record of managing schedules, records, budgets, and compliance paperwork accurately and on time.
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to audit work orders, logbook entries, and parts documentation for errors.
Working familiarity with Part 145, Part 91, and Part 135 requirements, or the ability to learn them quickly.
Experience with maintenance tracking and planning software such as CAMP, Traxxall, or similar tools, and proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.
An FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate is preferred but not required.
A bachelor's degree in aviation management, business, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.
Ability to work in hangar, shop, and ramp settings, including heat, cold, noise, and fumes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, climb, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
Availability on call for aircraft-on-ground events, including some evening, weekend, and holiday work.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and FAA-required testing.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily maintenance schedules, work priorities, shop capacity, and aircraft turn times, tracking each job from start to finish.
Maintain compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, the Repair Station Manual, the Quality Control Manual, and the approved Training Program, keeping procedures current and documented.
Review work orders, task cards, parts traceability, tooling calibration, and maintenance records for accuracy and completeness before aircraft are released.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Safety, Flight Operations, and Customer Service to provide accurate, timely status on aircraft availability.
Promote the Safety Management System, hazard reporting, and a no-blame safety culture.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with FAA audits.
Business jet or turbine experience.

Clear Star Aviation Job Descriptions: Maintenance Manager (Part 145)
Department: Maintenance · Reports to: Director of Maintenance · Status: Full-time · Location: Addison Airport
The Maintenance Manager leads our FAA Part 145 repair station and keeps our private aviation fleet and customer aircraft airworthy, compliant and on schedule. You will bring strong organization and attention to detail to scheduling, documentation and compliance, leading the team that does the hands-on work and answering for the quality of our records and processes.
Key responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily maintenance schedules, work priorities, shop capacity and aircraft turn times, keeping every job tracked from start to finish.
Maintain compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, the Repair Station Manual (RSM), the Quality Control Manual and the approved Training Program, keeping procedures current and documented.
Review work orders, task cards, parts traceability, tooling calibration and maintenance records for accuracy and completeness before aircraft are released.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Safety, Flight Operations and Customer Service so everyone has accurate, timely status on aircraft availability.
Promote the Safety Management System (SMS), hazard reporting and a no-blame safety culture.

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills with a proven record of managing schedules, records, budgets and compliance paperwork accurately and on time.
Exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to audit work orders, logbook entries and parts documentation for errors.
Working familiarity with Part 145, Part 91 and Part 135 requirements, or the ability to learn them quickly; experience with FAA audits is a plus.
Experience with maintenance tracking and planning software such as CAMP, Traxxall or similar, and proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.
Strong leadership, communication and customer-service skills.
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate preferred but not required; business jet or turbine experience is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Physical requirements and conditions

Work in hangar, shop and ramp settings, including heat, cold, noise and fumes.
Lift up to 50 lbs; stand, climb, kneel and reach for extended periods.
Be available on call for AOG events, with some evening, weekend and holiday work.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and FAA-required testing.

About the Company

PlaneSmart! Aviation

Fractional aircraft ownership and management

PlaneSmart! Aviation provides private aviation services centered on fractional ownership and full aircraft management. Its Professionally Managed Shared Ownership lets clients buy a share for a set annual flight hours without the burdens of sole-ownership; it also offers aircraft management, maintenance, and the option to place owned aircraft on its charter certificate to earn revenue. The company also provides flight training, aircraft brokerage, sales, and charter flights, supported by a mixed fleet of pistons, turboprops, and jets. Its goal is to offer flexible, cost-effective private aviation by combining ownership options, management, charter, and support services for individuals and businesses.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Addison, TX
Founded: 2003

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