Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
Salary: $97,000 - $140,000 | Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 | Excellent Benefits

Job Summary

The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and air carrier maintenance programs. This role provides leadership, training, and development to maintenance personnel while maintaining the highest quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, guide, and prioritize tasks for assigned maintenance teams across multiple specialties.
• Ensure all work, including subcontractor tasks, is performed airworthy and compliant with approved technical data.
• Provide regular performance coaching, training, and career development for mechanics.
• Identify and mentor future supervisors, helping develop leadership and technical skills.
• Communicate aircraft status and operational needs with Leads, teams, and customers.

Maintenance Oversight

• Oversee aircraft maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations to ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
• Validate materials and equipment availability for scheduled work, coordinating with internal support teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure technical responses align with aircraft delivery schedules.
• Ensure on-time aircraft delivery by managing labor resources and project timelines effectively.
• Review routine and non-routine labor hours to optimize efficiency and reduce overruns.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain audit-ready, hazard-free work areas to ensure compliance with FAA, OSHA, and SMS safety requirements.
• Identify and eliminate workplace hazards to improve employee safety and work quality.
• Promote and enforce the Balanced Technician concept within the team.
• Conduct and participate in safety inspections, training, and compliance reviews.

Process & Performance Optimization

• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and workflow.
• Monitor timekeeping and payroll entries to ensure accurate reporting and labor tracking.
• Assist in budget planning, cost control, and variance analysis for assigned maintenance projects.
• Ensure team members adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead and develop aircraft maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with FAA, company, and safety standards.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, training, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Ensure a collaborative and professional work environment that aligns with company values.

Required Qualifications Education & Certification

• Airframe or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification – Required.
• Minimum five (5) years of commercial aircraft maintenance and/or MRO experience – Preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of aircraft maintenance leadership experience – Preferred.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations (FAR Part 121 & 91 carriers).
• Experience with aircraft inspection methods, tooling, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and enterprise systems (Oracle, AutoTime, Gateway).
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to motivate, train, and delegate tasks while ensuring high-quality maintenance performance.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and working at heights.
• Work Environment: Exposure to high noise levels, moving machinery, hazardous materials, and various weather conditions.
• Security Requirements: May require SIDA or AOA security badge clearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $97,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person