Manager Flight Maintenance

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of line maintenance on his/ her assigned aircraft. The Manager, Flight Maintenance is responsible for tracking, correcting, and providing accurate status information on all technical discrepancies on the aircraft. Leads the effort in maintaining his/ her aircraft in a safe, airworthy and compliant condition.

Major Job Accountabilities:

• Supervises Technical Representative(s), and/or Line Maintenance Supervisor(s) as assigned.
• Coordinates personnel schedules to provide adequate manpower coverage as needed to support of aircraft maintenance operations.
• Ensures the safe and efficient maintenance of company aircraft within their station / geographic area, in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for managing, coordinating and providing oversight for contract line maintenance in their station / geographic area as assigned.
• Ensures personnel under his/ her supervision are trained and qualified in accordance with GMM policies and procedures.
• Monitors the training, qualifications and level of proficiency for maintenance personnel at assigned station(s) / geographic area.
• Monitors Flight Schedules and fleet status to ensure best use of resources, ground time and aircraft routing.
• Coordinates line maintenance requirements with MCC, Workload Planning, Materials, Quality Control, and A/C Planning Departments.
• Maintains surveillance of line maintenance activity at assigned station(s) / geographic area.
• Provides resources and technical support as necessary in cases of major mechanical problems or AOG situations.
• Improve efficiency and reliability by identifying recurring problems and recommending changes in procedures.
• Responsible for coordinating the timely repair of deferred maintenance items on aircraft transiting assigned station(s) and/or geographic area.
• Ensures shift turnover and work interruption procedures are followed to ensure incomplete maintenance work is completed before an aircraft is returned to service.
• Responsible for ensuring timely return of correct and accurate aircraft maintenance log pages to MCC.
• Coordinates with MCC for maintenance and aircraft status information.
• Monitors mechanical problems, Aircraft and Powerplant performance. Repeat Item and Oil Watch Programs.
• Formulates corrective action plans for mechanical problems and deferred maintenance items in coordination with MCC.
• Maintains communication with Regional Manager to ensure cost effective application.
• Maintains liaison with Ground Operations and Flight Operations to ensure safe and dependable operations.
• Enforces safety procedures and practices outlined in company manuals and industry standards.
• Performs duties and responsibilities at field locations away from home base as assigned.
• Flies on company aircraft as assigned to support aircraft operations around the world.
• Performs self-audits of station(s) / geographic area as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in a technical discipline is preferred.
• 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience is required.
• Must hold a current and valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Must maintain Atlas Air qualifications and authorizations for Airworthiness Release and ETOPS.
• Experience on 747/767 aircraft or equivalent wide-body aircraft preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Special Demand:

• Extensive travel both domestically and internationally will be required. Valid passport is a requirement.
• Ability to work variable hours including holiday and weekends on a 20 days on / 10 days off rotation

Skills:

• Working knowledge of all aspects of aircraft maintenance to include mechanical, structural, and avionics systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite