Lead Fleet Technical Manager

About the position

Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel. The Lead FTM (Fleet Technical Manager) will be based out of our Corporate Offices in Richmond Heights, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to various support groups of the control center when requested.
• Monitor coordination of maintenance activities for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance as well as follow-up procedures for delays and cancellations.
• Drive continuous improvement in aircraft availability, dispatch reliability, operating costs, and owner satisfaction with the Flexjet TWG process.
• Work in cross-functional environment to develop immediate and cost-effective solutions to operational problems.
• Monitors coordinators in troubleshooting complex aircraft maintenance issues.
• Monitor the inspection program and service bulletins issued by OEM's.
• Has proficient knowledge of the active participation in the SMS.
• Consistently improves the Dispatch Availability of their fleet.
• Responsible for overseeing the training of the engine and Fleet managers.
• Lead Fleet Technical Manager will be the central point of communications within the Fleet Technical Working Group and the Support Committee (SC).
• The Lead Fleet Technical Manager will assign projects that come into the (FTWG) and be the final decision if a project is in dispute.
• The Lead Fleet Technical Manager will assume the role of a Fleet Technical Manager in their absence or delegate the responsibility to another Fleet Technical Manager as required.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field is desired; and/or 12 years of experience in an aviation environment.
• Must have working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Proficient in FAA 135 GMM and OEM manufactures inspection programs.
• Must be proficient in multiple specific fleet and engine types with Factory OEM training.
• Has working relationship with other Flexjet departments.

Nice-to-haves

• Quality Assurance
• Procurement
• MOCC and Planning
• Engineering