Aircraft Maintenance Manager

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Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.The Maintenance Manager position based in Jandakot, Perth, manages the preparation for and accomplishment of airframe, engine and avionics systems maintenance. Oversees line service functions such as fueling, towing, washing, etc. Ensures all activities are compliant with the Service Center Quality System in accordance with the Quality System Manual.

Job Responsibilities :

Responsible for the performance of maintenance and related services by Line and Base Maintenance, Aircraft and Avionics Maintenance Technicians, and ensuring that their work meets the technical quality standards.

Oversees the dispensing of fuel, towing, and positioning of aircraft and the accomplishment of various Line and Base Maintenance functions.

Plans, recommends and administers staffing, equipment and facility resources of Line and Base Maintenance, Avionics (B2) and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (B1) within the Service Center by preparing cost budgets, requisitions, personnel administrative documents and various reports.

Responsible for the overall operating efficiencies of the maintenance department including Labor Utilization and Billing Efficiency.

Develops, recommends and implements a variety of work method improvements by observing service work, evaluating techniques, and soliciting recommendations.

Assists the Scheduler / Planner and / or Sales Supervisor in preparing cost estimates and quotations for service work by researching labor and material requirements for specific tasks. Ensures service sales proposals to customers are accurate, competitive and compatible with the financial objectives of the Company.

Responsible for ensuring that Hazardous Materials Handling Standards are met and personal safety equipment is used where required. Ensures employees adhere to all safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Reviews customer account status prior to and during maintenance visits to ensure accuracy prior to aircraft departure. Responds to questions concerning any work performed and resolves billing issues.

Responsible for on-time delivery of customer aircraft and maintaining appropriate statistics to measure, monitor, and improve shop performance.

Ensuring that the shops and spaces his personnel use are maintained in a clean and orderly manner.

Ensuring that pertinent technical data and material provided to this repair station are being utilized for the maintenance work performed.

Ensuring the maintenance of all shop equipment and tools in a serviceable condition.

Initiating purchase requisitions and making recommendations concerning stocking levels of parts affecting the maintenance process.

Responsible for shop loss control, including measuring, monitoring and implementing scrap and shop loss reduction programs to minimize such expenses.

Implementing corrective action resulting from the quality / safety / environmental compliance monitoring.

Reviews customer critiques and evaluations of all services provided, and ensures that the results of such maintenance visit evaluations are shared with the responsible Line and Base Maintenance, Avionics and Maintenance Crews. Ensures that a summary of the combined results of all customer evaluations is periodically shared with all subordinate employees.

Compliance with all applicable 14 CFR Parts and manufacturers recommendations

Reports to the General Manager quarterly on the performance of the Quality System and purposes of review and as a basis for improvement of the Quality System

Education / Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Aviation Management, or related field.

Minimum 8 years of relative aviation experience, preferably in an aftermarket repair / maintenance environment preferred.

Qualifications :

CAAS and or A&P, CASA license highly preferred

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate to achieve desired goals and results

Ability to identify and maintain a high degree of confidentially, when necessary.

Strong work ethic and sense of urgency, with the ability to manage competing demands and frequent changes in the work environment, while managing time effectively to meet deadlines

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Applying

If this job aligns with your aspirations,please click APPLY and upload your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your motivation for applying, along with your resume.

Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly. If you are successful, you will be required to provide at least 2 referees from recent employers / supervisors, be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.

Ability to abide by the Company's Fitness for Work Policy, including random and at cause Drug and Alcohol screening.

You must have the right to live and work full time in Australia to apply for this position.

Please do not call our office, our reception team cannot assist with application enquiries.We are not accepting applications from recruitment consultants.

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