SJU Maintenance Manager

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Company: Silver Airways

Location: San Juan, PR 00923

Description:

The SJU Maintenance Manager reports to the Director of Maintenance and acts as a company representative directly overseeing work and interfacing with all respective parties to complete the scheduled work with the highest degree of quality, on time and on budget. Some functions performed in this role, such as Airworthiness Release from heavy maintenance and accomplishment or oversight of RII inspections, hold direct accountability to the FAA and other regulatory authorities. It is the SJU Maintenance Manager's duty to ensure maintenance is accomplished to the highest degree of safety in accordance with applicable regulations.

Minimum Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered.

Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.

Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Education: High School Diploma/GED Certification: Yes

Certification Details: Airframe and Powerplant License

Years of Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of experience in Heavy Maintenance of part 121 category aircraft or equivalent.

Minimum three (3) years of experience working on ATR 42/72 type aircraft.

Minimum two (2) years of experience managing direct reports or working remotely without direct supervision.

Valid/Unexpired Passport Book: Yes

Valid/Unexpired Driver's License: Yes
Willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to travel 75% - 80%.

Able to obtain airport SIDA badge.

All personnel holding certificates must have exercised the privileges of their certificates for at least six (6) months of the previous 24 months or have FAA approval if recent experience is not met. Basic computer skills, use of precision measuring equipment.

Ability to read and understand all manuals and other materials associated with aircraft maintenance.

Preferred Requirements

Associate's degree or higher education.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills to effectively communicate in a variety of settings across all organizational levels.

Advanced troubleshooting skills, including systems, avionics, and Powerplant.

Ability to coordinate and successfully execute on projects that involve multiple dependent departments.

Superior problem solving and conflict resolution abilities, solid judgment, and influencing skills.

Proven ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to be flexible with the changing needs of our business

Job Duties

Provide direct supervision of aircraft induction and heavy maintenance activities at Silver Airways' maintenance provider locations to make sure the work is performed in accordance with regulatory and company requirement.

Primary point of contact between Silver Airways and heavy maintenance providers. Communicate aircraft status to Maintenance Control, set ETR and advise times. Facilitate aircraft movements.

Monitor workmanship and materials used during maintenance to verify compliance with applicable Silver Airways requirements and standards, and FAA regulations.

Coordinate with various Silver Airways departments and seek resolution of problems or obstacles affecting the timely delivery of aircraft.

Manage reporting of service provider's performance on a daily basis and ensure work is performed to contractual and budgetary requirement.

Review and analyze provider invoices and recommend adjustments or corrections.

Provide financial approval on non-routine costs and unit vendor invoicing cost for accuracy and adherence to budget.

Supervise vendors and maintain proper completion of A/C records, computer data entry and required forms.

Sign work records in connection to work performed, if necessary, and act as liaison between vendor and Silver Airways records department.

Provide written authorization for the aircraft to return to service following heavy maintenance by signing the airworthiness release document.

Verify, audit, and monitor all regulatory documents to ensure compliance and work has been completed in accordance with required instructions and regulatory standards

Identify and recommend beneficial changes to the Maintenance Program.

Assist in the development of the heavy maintenance plan for each aircraft check visit.

Ensure that all heavy maintenance visits are accomplished in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Silver Airways policies & procedures, and manufacturer's manuals. Coordinate with regulatory inspectors (FAA DARs) to perform aircraft conformity inspection as well as aging aircraft inspections.

Review aircraft records (i.e. FAA Airworthiness Directives) and prepare aircraft induction records for approval and transition into the Allegiant ops spec (revenue service).

Ensure Silver Airways parts are received and properly IAW

Accomplish RII, Borescope, NDT and other inspections as necessary.

Direct oversight of Vendor RII and Inspection department items to ensure highest degree of safety and quality.

Will have complete oversight the aircraft interior/exterior cleaning program

Act as Program Manager in support of returning aircraft back to service which maybe out of service for extend length of time.

May be called upon to accompany Silver Airways flight crew during airborne flight checks following maintenance work.

Display effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Model Silver Airways' customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction.

May act as project manager for internal light or heavy checks accomplished by Silver Airways employees.

Will be responsible for aircraft internal and external aircraft wash program.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Mechanic - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and use hands and fingers to operate various tools (i.e. drills, ladders, welding, chemicals, etc.). May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to extreme noise (i.e. airport with planes, vehicles, and other machinery), temperature, wind, and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Ability to wear personal protective gear. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

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