Lead Fleet Technical Manager

The Lead FTM (Fleet Technical Manager) will be based out of our Corporate Offices in Richmond Heights, Ohio

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs.
• Ability to effectively manage the team members and TWG process.
• Successful candidate will be highly motivated individual and a self-starter who works effectively under pressure and within time constraints.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedules

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
  • Quality Assurance
  • Procurement
  • MOCC and Planning
  • Engineering