Service Manager of Aircraft Maintenance - John C Tune Airport

$70,000 - $80,000/Yr

Contour Aviation - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashville, TN

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

Contour Airlines is a long-established aviation services company with diverse capabilities. At Contour Airlines, our core values are at the heart of everything that we do and every decision we make. Constant throughout all of our lines of business is a commitment to integrity and safety. Our team members consistently display an attitude of excellence and the ability to think like a customer. We recognize that there is strength in unity and work together as a team to accomplish our ambitious goals. As a full-time employee of Contour Airlines, you will be responsible for management of the John C. Tune (JWN) location of Contour Aircraft Maintenance, providing managerial oversight of A&P technicians in the production of retail maintenance for piston aircraft and corporate turboprop and jet aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of the John C. Tune (JWN) location of Contour Aircraft Maintenance.
• Provides managerial oversight of A&P technicians in the production of retail maintenance for piston aircraft and corporate turboprop and jet aircraft.
• Supports and fosters growth of the maintenance base with the creation of an AOG Support Team focusing on corporate aircraft line maintenance support.
• Communicates professionally and responds promptly to customers.
• Creates work packages and quotes for requested retail maintenance services.
• Generates invoices in a timely manner and reconciles invoices with vendors.
• Ensures airworthiness as defined within 14 CFR by researching permanent records and maintenance tracking programs.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports any unsafe conditions.
• Performs quality maintenance, preventive maintenance, and inspections to conform within the standards established by the Company.
• Responsible for management of the maintenance inspection requirements per CFR 91.409 or approved inspection program.
• Reviews and ensures all required entries into the aircraft logbooks and permanent records are accurate.
• Updates and interfaces with computerized maintenance tracking program(s).
• Procurement of parts and materials.
• Perform maintenance planning along with the management oversight of inspections, repairs, and modifications.
• Ensures timely scheduling of maintenance to least impact flight schedule.
• Proactively provides recommendations for modifications and upgrades.
• Obtains vendor proposals for upcoming maintenance packages.
• Establishes contracts, publications, and subscriptions.
• Troubleshoot defective aircraft systems and components.
• Internal supervisory responsibilities for maintenance personnel.
• Responsible for oversight of all hangar activities such as employee safety hazmat material handling.
• Ensures that necessary tooling and/or equipment is available to accomplish the assigned project/task.
• Provide daily, weekly, and/or overall project status updates to senior management and/or customer.
• Responsible for accuracy of time and attendance/personal leave and billing tasks to customers.
• Submit engineering requests as required.
• Recommend specific training for employee personnel.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of college or equivalent technical training in related field preferred.
• FAA Airframe and Power plant license is required.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) desired.
• Ten (10) years of experience in aviation maintenance.
• Three (3) years or more of practical corporate aircraft maintenance experience.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance planning, along with management oversight of inspections, repairs, and modifications.
• Operational knowledge of laptop and desktop computers, working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, state and federal regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts as needed including nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
• Be at least 23 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must understand, read, and write English.
• Possess polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Possess strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Must have well-developed people skills and ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to handle interruptions and a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.
• Be self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal delivered with tact and professionalism.
• Must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and willing to submit to and pass FAA and Company mandated random drug and alcohol tests.
• Able to pass a required 10 year work history review and submit to criminal background and fingerprint checks.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CTA/FOS and computerized maintenance tracking software programs is desirable.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Short-term/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance policies.
• 401(k) savings plan with a company match up to 6%.
• Paid sick leave, accruing up to 56 hours per year.
• Vested vacation hours available on January 1st following date of hire.
• Non-revenue/space available (NRSA) travel privileges after six months of service.
• Variety of leaves of absence including medical leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, etc.
• Starting annual salary between $70,000.00 and $80,000.00.
• Signing bonus of $5,000.00 paid within 30 days of start date.