Manager, Aircraft Maintenance
McKinney, TX Aircraft Maintenance
Job Type
Full-time
Description

We are seeking an Aircraft Line Maintenance Manager who wants to join our team as we build a culture of passionate commitment to execution, simplicity, and customer loyalty at Avelo Airlines. We are a new, high value/low fare airline growing throughout the U.S. You will have a key role in creating an airline our crewmembers are proud of because we deliver a great customer experience with execution our customers know they can count on. 


Responsibilities:

1. Develop daily routines which ensure that the operation is fully prepared for any contingency:

  • Administer forward thinking plans to anticipate potential challenges
  • Understand every aspect of the maintenance program and execute safely and efficiently
  • Create simple, effective, and compliant processes within the base to ensure a cohesive operation 

2. Keep communications between the line operation and Maintenance Control accurate, concise, and timely. 

3. Keep station managers and superiors informed of operational challenges.

4. Manage materials processes:

  • Ensure parts are requisitioned accurately and correctly
  • Maintain clean and orderly parts room
  • Process (incoming and outgoing) parts correctly
  • Identify stock level deficiencies and alert the Materials group

5. Foster a Safety and Compliance culture:

  • Maintain transparency, accountability and develop corrective actions which bring value to the operation 
  • Promote Safety, Simplicity and Efficiency always

6. Be cognizant of the overall condition of the base of operation across all operational departments:

  • Maintain constant preparedness utilizing forethought by looking out no less than 3 months at a time, and inform Maintenance Control, Planning, and superiors of any shortcomings
  • Interact professionally with the FAA during station visits 

7. Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) Program:

  • Support safety promotion, quality, and safety culture For SMS related issues. 
  • Reports to the Safety Committee or the Director of Safety
  • Report safety-related issues to Leadership thru the Safety Reporting system.
Requirements
  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required
  • High School diploma (or equivalent) required
  • 4 years Line or Heavy maintenance experience- Part 121 Air Carrier
  • 2 years leadership role in a Line Maintenance or Shop environment
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. for a distance of 10 feet 
  • Must be able to work outside in inclement weather
  • Must be able to work shift work, weekends, and holidays
  • Possible travel for training, HQ visits or outstation support
  • Resides in close proximity to the base
  • Valid Driver’s License required
  • Complete a background check and pre-employment drug screen
  • Must have the authority to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986
  • College degree preferred
  • Boeing 737 Systems Fam courses preferred
  • Valid passport preferred

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technical developments) .


Avelo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.