Mechanical Systems Manager

Qualifications:

To succeed in this role candidates must meet the following criteria:

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong reading writing and math skills.
• 10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance or modification or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous leadership experience in aircraft maintenance or management is preferred.
• Skilled in using inspection tools test equipment and techniques to assess airworthiness.
• Capable of providing training guidance and support to production teams across various skill sets.
• Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office and industryspecific software.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Detailoriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Execute strategic objectives while continuously seeking ways to enhance operational efficiency and business performance.
• Ensure all maintenance and modification tasks comply with the Repair Station Manual relevant regulations departmental and company procedures timelines and budget limitations.
• Act as the department lead coordinating activities with internal management customers suppliers and vendors.
• Oversee workforce allocation productivity and efficiency; manage and forecast manpower requirements and utilize the Hangar Labor Dashboard effectively.
• Handle the department’s procurement processes including purchase orders and parts requests ensuring all necessary resources materials and tools are available ahead of schedule.
• Exhibit expert knowledge of process standards engineering data aircraft manuals and component catalogs; train team members to use these data sets effectively.
• Set clear performance targets and expectations; monitor team performance and conduct performance evaluations.
• Support workforce development by ensuring timely completion of training requirements and enhancing training programs to improve skills.
• Communicate promote and enforce company policies and best practices.
• Recommend and execute personnel actions such as hiring promotions transfers terminations or disciplinary measures.
• Provide both technical and nontechnical support coaching and leadership to the team.
• Conduct regular meetings to share departmental production and company goals and updates.
• Prepare for vendor and regulatory audits by maintaining a culture of compliance; manage nonconformances with immediate containment root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain a safe work environment that aligns with regulatory professional and company standards.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed coordinating any extraordinary safety measures with the appropriate personnel.
• Plan prepare and achieve departmental budget goals.
• Analyze performance data to measure productivity and prepare reports for review.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert during the bidding and proposal phases providing input on maintenance and modification projects; develop bid data based on historical costs and requirements.
• Manage administrative responsibilities such as attendance tracking performance reviews and incident reporting.
• Maintain accurate time records and verify reporting by subordinates.
• Complete required initial and ongoing training within the established time frames.
• Perform other duties as assigned.