Technical Operations/Maintenance
Technical Operations includes the maintenance, and overhaul of our aircraft. This includes aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities teams, supply chain teams and more.
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Job overview and responsibilities
- Responsible for the supervision and coordination of all maintenance training functions relating to fleet specific training for the department
- The oversight will ensure these activities are performed in accordance with schedule requirements and in compliance with all established Company, regulatory and manufacturer’s procedures
- Assigns Supervisory, instructor and related personnel in accordance with requirements to achieve maximum productivity and cost control
- Oversight of course development, implementation and planning for formal training program
- Provide subject matter expertise in aircraft maintenance, Company policy and procedure, FARs, guidelines, etc.
- Provide leadership and direction to training workforce to maximize productivity and output in accordance with collective bargaining agreements where applicable whilst ensuring necessary resources are available
- Build / reinforce a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of CBA work rules and company policies
- Execute departmental performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals
- Maintain a high level of awareness of operational, safety and human resource related performance objectives
- Interact with Technical Operations leadership to help ensure training development and scheduling requirements are meet while ensuring regulatory compliance
- Maintain a high level of communication with employee groups within the division
- Report status of observations, highlighting significant events to leadership whilst providing direction to divisional personnel to ensure station and divisional objectives are achieved
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- High School Diploma
- 8-10 years in the aircraft maintenance industry with a minimum 4 years in management involving a leadership role of unionized workforce
- 2 years of Technical Training or related experience
- Familiar with data analytics
- Innovative thinking
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- BA Aviation Maintenance or Business
- FAA A&P Certification
- 6 years in a leadership role within a aircraft maintenance organization including a unionized labor workforce
- A proven successful track record
- 24 months' experience as an aviation maintenance technician
- Technical Training Experience