Full-Time

Senior Maintenance Manager

Posted on 11/24/2025

Deadline 12/8/27
Atlas Air

Atlas Air

1,001-5,000 employees

ACMI provider for cargo and charter

Compensation Overview

$117.5k - $158.5k/yr

Miami, FL, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant years experience
  • Must hold a current and valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
  • Must maintain Atlas Air qualification and authorization for Airworthiness Release for aircraft assigned to station(s)/region
  • 9-13 years of experience on 747/767/777 aircraft or equivalent wide body aircraft and 737NG aircraft or equivalent narrow body aircraft required
  • Managerial experience is required
Responsibilities
  • Provides managerial oversight of Maintenance Managers and stations as assigned.
  • Periodically conducts analysis of flight schedules, past and future, to match manpower to flight activity changes.
  • Coordinates manpower and personnel schedules to provide adequate manpower coverage as needed to support aircraft line maintenance operations.
  • Reviews all delays for improvement opportunities and tracks On-Time performance for assigned station(s).
  • Ensures the safe and efficient maintenance of company aircraft within their station / geographic area, in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Responsible for managing, coordinating and providing oversight for contract line maintenance personnel in their station(s) and geographic area as assigned.
  • Ensures personnel under their supervision are trained and qualified in accordance with GMM policies and procedures.
  • Monitors the training, qualifications and level of proficiency for maintenance personnel at assigned station(s) / geographic area.
  • Monitors Flight Schedules and fleet status to ensure best use of resources, ground time and aircraft routing.
  • Coordinates line maintenance requirements with MCC, Workload Planning, Materials, Quality Control, and A/C Planning Departments.
  • Maintains surveillance of line maintenance activity at assigned station(s) / geographic area.
  • Coordinates resources and technical support as necessary in cases of major mechanical events or AOG situations.
  • Improve efficiency and reliability by identifying recurring problems and recommending changes in procedures.
  • Responsible for coordinating the timely repair of deferred maintenance items on aircraft transiting assigned station(s) and/or geographic area.
  • Ensures shift turnover and work interruption procedures are followed to ensure incomplete maintenance work is completed before an aircraft is returned to service.
  • Ensures station(s) provide accurate and timely updates to MCC for maintenance and aircraft AOG status information.
  • Monitors maintenance history, AHM, Repeat Item, and Oil Watch Programs.
  • Formulates corrective action plans for mechanical problems and deferred maintenance items in coordination with MCC.
  • Maintains communication with Regional Director to ensure cost-effective application.
  • Ensures station(s) are performing timely entry of log page discrepancies and parts changes in TRAX.
  • Ensures personnel in their assigned station(s) / geographic areas are versed in the use of the TRAX system.
  • Ensures station(s) are monitoring spare engine status and engine change kit readiness.
  • Maintains liaison with Ground Operations and Flight Operations to ensure safe and dependable operations.
  • Enforces safety procedures and practices outlined in company manuals and industry standards.
  • Performs duties and responsibilities at field locations away from home base as assigned.
  • Flies on company aircraft as assigned to support aircraft operations around the world.
  • Performs self-audits of station(s) / geographic area as needed.
  • Develops and manages station(s) / geographic area budget(s).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain airport access badges for assigned station(s)
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Atlas Air Worldwide provides outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. The company operates a fleet of Boeing 747 and 767 aircraft to move cargo and people. Its business model focuses on ACMI, supplying aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance to other airlines, express operators, and the U.S. military, while also offering cargo and passenger charter services. Revenue comes from long-term ACMI contracts and ad-hoc charter flights. Atlas Air is the global leader in airfreight and the largest operator of Boeing 747 freighters, with a strong presence in the passenger charter market for corporate travel, sports teams, and other large groups. Its differentiators include scale, operational expertise, and the ability to provide a full-service solution to customers under flexible terms. The company aims to deliver reliable, cost-efficient air transport worldwide by growing its ACMI and charter businesses and maintaining leadership in its core freighter operations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Duisburg, Germany

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cross-border e-commerce boosts demand for 777F capacity on China-US routes.
  • Fleet expansion with three 747-8Fs meets global widebody freighter needs.
  • New COO Klaus Goersch and CEO Steen drive operational efficiencies.

What critics are saying

  • YunExpress dependency risks revenue loss from Chinese e-commerce collapse.
  • US-China trade tensions terminate YunExpress China-US freighter contracts.
  • FedEx and UPS capacity expansion compresses Atlas Air charter rates.

What makes Atlas Air unique

  • Largest operator of Boeing 747 freighters with 65 aircraft fleet.
  • Provides ACMI services to airlines, military, and e-commerce clients.
  • Ordered 20 Airbus A350F freighters in March 2026 for modernization.

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