Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor 1

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industry’s most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.

Position Summary

The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor I is responsible for the efficient execution of the work scope and the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations performed under the authority of the Company's FAA Certificated Repair Station and promotes the Company's vision, mission and values to create a positive team environment that raises the level of safety, service and value for our customers and employees.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (KVNY)

Shift: Tuesday - Friday (4/10 Schedule) - DAY SHIFT

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Effectively works with the Aircraft Controllers and Quality Assurance Inspector to efficiently execute the aircraft work scope. and communicate effectively with customers as required.
• Promotes an environment that provides the team with opportunities to succeed. 
• Contributes to the annual performance evaluation of personnel assigned under their leadership. 
• Monitors and documents employee performance throughout the performance period.
• Must attend the customer debrief meeting for all aircraft assigned.
• Assigns maintenance technicians, QC and support shop technicians to perform the tasks required by the work scope and monitors performance to plan. 
• Supervises the daily activities to ensure maximum efficiency and takes necessary action to ensure that all work is completed within schedule and estimated labor and material costs.
• Monitors and controls overtime.
• Ensures that qualified personnel are assigned to every task and ensures the use of applicable technical data.
• Assists the operations manager in identifying additional technical training needs.
• Ensures that aircraft maintenance paperwork and forms are completed in accordance with methods of execution outlined in the Company's Repair Station Manual.
• Is able to provide a comprehensive shift turnover to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Manages aircraft down time and schedule to ensure timely delivery of a quality product.
• Collaborate with the assigned Controller or Aircraft Maintenance Manager for Work Order Squawk Form approval.
• Collaborates and cooperates with the assigned QA Inspector to achieve aircraft approval for return to service.
• Ensure that crews maintain good housekeeping practices, take immediate action to maintain a clean safe environment.
• Ensures that assigned crews follow adequate safety precautions and procedures, inspect equipment to ensure it meets company safety and OSHA standards.
• Supervise a continuous safety program in their area of responsibility, including operation of support equipment, aircraft systems, housekeeping and hazardous materials.
• Supports the Company's Vision, Mission and Values statement through achievement of department goals and objectives, contributes to process improvement and the development of strategies that improve customer service and the maintenance process.
• Observes and administers company rules and regulations and safety policy and standard operating procedures.
• Other responsibilities as requested or assigned. 

Competencies and Skills

• Create strong customer relations and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicate a clear understanding of the needs of varied audiences and modes.
• Gain the trust and confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workflow
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to multi-task. 
• Known for working well with all levels of managers, staff, clients and vendors.
• Able to handle sensitive documents in a very confidential manner.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Able to take initiative and execute assigned tasks in a timely and flawless manner.
• Strong teamwork acumen with a profound ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Strong passion for working in a fast paced and result oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Committed to providing excellent customer service at all times.
• Team-oriented dedication to great customer service and the ability to inspire that commitment in others.
• Thorough knowledge of the general aviation industry, aircraft makes and models, and ground support suppliers.
• Strong understanding of safety training and risk management.

Required Education and Experience 

• A&P Certificate required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in corporate aviation

Compensation

The likely pay range for this position is $57.00-$68.00/hr. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, hourly wage will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly other requirements.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.