Supervisor, Maintenance Services

Overview

Supervisor, Maintenance Services (B1/B2 LAME) – Position based in Sydney, Australia. Visa Sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

• Supervise daily line station operations for the purpose of full line maintenance and IFE operations. Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed on time, in accordance with customer requirements, Part 145 regulations, company policy and procedures and comply with appropriate technical documentation.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders as required. Ensure staff work in a safe and compliant manner at all times, in accordance with the Safety Management System and best practices.
• Oversee and perform full line maintenance which may include but is not limited to Airframe, Engine and Aircraft In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) systems and other aircraft equipment to ensure system serviceability and functionality.
• Complete all administrative duties associated with maintenance actions performed.
• For supervisors that are also certifying, ensure that the certifying tasks are not undertaken if they conflict with management responsibilities.
• Certify aircraft as per required.
• Schedule personnel in alignment with the customer’s flight schedule and shift patterns.
• Direct inventory control and local logistics of both customer and Panasonic Avionics owned capital assets.
• Schedule preventive maintenance activities of systems installed on customer aircraft during overnight hold.
• Encourage all personnel to report maintenance errors, incidents, and hazards.
• Manage office-specific responsibilities appropriately and effectively, including coordination with local security, airport authority, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure availability and effectiveness of overtime scheduling, vehicle maintenance, office administration and cleanliness.
• Manage effective communication with external suppliers, customer, internal contacts including administration staff, finance, HR and other Panasonic Avionics departments as required to execute the workload.
• May also perform onboard maintenance activities and cover for absent employees as needed.
• Provide instruction on maintenance and specific aircraft types for on-the-job training as and when needed.
• Oversee a compliant Stores operation ensuring staff are always working to regulatory requirements.
• Ensure effective tool control in place and all calibrated tooling is maintained as per tool requirements in line with regulations.
• Hire, train, supervise, and appraise direct reports.
• Carry out staff competency assessments and staff performance reviews.

• CASA B1/B2 and/or FAA A&P license with minimum 2 of the type ratings: B777, A350, A380, B747, B767 preferred.
• Maintain 6/24 currency on authorization preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years lead/supervisory experience in Aircraft Maintenance.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be able to get airside driving permit.

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Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

Visa sponsorship applicable for qualified candidates with the respective CASA licences.