Supervisor, Maintenance

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible to supervise the performance of all functions within the Maintenance Shop. Incumbent will be directly responsible for the overall maintenance and production up to and including the delegation of delegation of the scheduled maintenance for aircraft, troubleshoot problems, make repairs, and complete inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The Supervisor's core objective is to (a) develop and execute goals specific for the department including performance driven KPIs, (b) manage the work flow through the Maintenance Shop, and (c) evaluate the results to choose the best solution for the department's overall success. Your ability to coach, counsel, and assess job results effectively with clear direction through various forms of communication will empower you and your team to meet production schedules and goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitor any issues to ensure production targets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer.

2. Utilize verbal transmission, written documentation, e-mail or voice mail to effectively communicate shift tie-ins to alternate shift supervisory personnel. Ensure that all in-process inspections and processes are being properly accomplished and documented.

3. Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate activities of the shop area. Verify all equipment and tools assigned to the shop area are serviceable and in working condition.

4. Attend aircraft debriefings that may occur during or after the work shift; as needed. Communicate and represent the company to vendors, customers, and other functions.

5. Communicate with upstream and downstream customers to assure aircraft schedules are being met.

6. Utilize the methods set forth by the company's Repair Station and Quality Control Manual(s).

7. Perform duties required to inspect, service, repair and maintain aircraft and mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and related systems and components to ensure airworthiness.

8. Inspect and perform scheduled, unscheduled and preventative maintenance.

9. Read and interpret various technical data, FAR's, SB's, AD's and maintenance authorizations to determine feasibility and method of maintenance action in a timely manner.

10. Test run engines and check systems for operation and leaks.

11. Notify proper authority of any suspected unairworthy conditions found.

12. Lead process analysis (mapping, etc.), measurement (KPIs and Comm. Board), data analysis (Pareto etc.) and problem solving (PDCA, 5-whys, fishbone, etc.). Coach basic CI tools/principles.

13. Work with department lead(s) to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, reduce cost, cycle time and man-hours and other process improvement techniques.

14. Develop action plans with results-oriented goals for measuring success.

15. Inform management of operational concerns or issues.

16. Foster positive team environment. Exposed to the concept of "servant leadership".

17. Demonstrate a continual willingness to learn and serve as team member.

18. Other duties not specifically covered herein but otherwise assigned.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE / HEALTH AND SAFETY:

The health and safety described here is representative of the requirements by an employee to protect a worker's own health and safety by working in compliance with the law as well as conducting themselves in a manner that promotes safe work practices and procedures as established by the company.

This position operates in compliance with all Administrative, Emergency Response, Health & Safety, Quality Assurance policies, AS9100, and procedures as outlined in Company policy and Repair Station Manual(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, ETC:

1. Completed training in a vocation or technical school. Airframe and Power Plant certificate required.

2. A minimum of 3 to 5 years in a leadership or mentorship role. Expressly displaying ability to successfully lead a team in a production environment.

3. A minimum of 8 years of aircraft maintenance experience within the aerospace/aviation industry.

4. Completed the Repairman Certificate training in accordance with FCC Repair Station Manual.

5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of an MRP (Material Resources Planning) system required; Corridor software a plus.

6. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Extensive knowledge in the specialized functions of the job. Ability to solve complex problems ordinarily encountered in the process.

2. Basic math functions with whole numbers, decimals and fractions and the ability to know how and when to use them.

3. Must be available to work off scheduled hours as needed.

4. Key competencies related to working with a diverse group of individuals and departments are desirable.

5. Frequent need to give concentrated attention, with one or two senses at a time, where stimuli are changing.

6. Occasional direct and indirect pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

7. Willing to complete on the job training (OJT) in accordance with FCC Repair Station Manual.

8. Willing to travel domestically and internationally when required.

FLYING COLOURS CORP. encourages a diverse work force and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe inclusion is essential to our success as an international company. We encourage all candidates to apply, as we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under national or local law.

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