Hawaii Aircraft Maintenance Manager

Overview

Surf Air Mobility is building a world where air travel is the most sustainable, affordable, comfortable, quiet, and fastest way to travel any distance. We have brought all of the pieces together in order to accelerate the next great revolution in aviation: electric flight. By unlocking affordable, more sustainable, personalized air transportation for everyone, Surf Air Mobility promises to bring aviation into the modern age.

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER / HAWAII

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORT TO: REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE (HAWAII)

SUPERVISES: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS

Surf Air Mobility/Southern Airways/Mokulele is seeking dependable, professional individuals to lead our Aircraft Maintenance department at our airport station in Hawaii. The Aircraft Maintenance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all daily activities related to aircraft maintenance.

• Oversee all daily activities related to aircraft maintenance at the Hawaii station.
• Direct and assist assigned technicians to accomplish all maintenance functions in accordance with company maintenance manuals, policies and procedures, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor maintenance management plans to improve uptime and minimize costs.
• Manage maintenance budgets and ensure they are in line with legal and safety regulations.
• Hire, train, and evaluate assigned staff, ensuring they meet performance and safety requirements.
• Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
• Develop company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and cost management.
• Perform on-the-job technical training on aircraft maintenance practices, company policies, safety procedures and general information where required.
• Ensure proper and legible completion of all company forms for all work assigned and performed, and correct disposition processing upon completion.
• Maintain the work areas, buildings, and materials used for aircraft maintenance, in a safe, clean, and operable condition.
• When required, sign for own work and co-sign for the work of other technicians in the section; however, signing shall not relieve any other technicians in the group from the responsibility for the work they performed.
• Conserve and protect company funds, property, equipment and materials.
• Ensure assigned staff adhere to company published Policies and Procedures.
• Scheduling maintenance tasks, managing maintenance supervisors and technicians, and responding to maintenance emergencies.
• Has RII and Airworthiness Release Authority.
• Any other duties as requested by direct reports.

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a Part 121/135/145 operation
• Prior supervisory/management experience in an aviation maintenance environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Be proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Office and Google suite
• Is at least 18 years of age
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively
• Ability to work within a 24/7 operation, including holidays
• Ability to pass 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by company and/or airline regulations
• Available for occasional overnight travel

• Must be comfortable lifting/moving 50 lbs.
• Must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time.
• Must have sufficient vision and ability to perform duties safely.

• Bachelor’s degree
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Current passport
• Familiarity with aviation maintenance management software such as Flightdoc, TRAX, or other platforms

• Competitive Salary:
  Attractive compensation package based on experience.
• Health & Wellness:
  Full time team members are eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Additional benefits include air…