Manager, Line Maintenance Vendors

Supervises and oversees contract maintenance providers while supporting Allegiant's maintenance operations at outstations, including the administration of maintenance agreements and execution of assigned Technical Operations projects.

The Mgr, Line Maintenance Vendors supervises and oversees contract maintenance providers and supports all maintenance needs at Allegiant outstations. This position is accountable for safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance operations, including vendor staffing and capability, operational performance, contract administration, budget control, and corrective action. The Manager works closely with Maintenance Control and other Technical Operations teams to resolve aircraft maintenance issues, support operational recovery, implement new stations and service agreements, and lead special projects and other assigned initiatives that improve maintenance performance and support company objectives.

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• Combination of Education and Experience will be considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma/GED
• Certification:
  Airframe & Powerplant
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive maintenance experience in a Part 121 environment, and at least three (3) years in a maintenance leadership, vendor management, or operational oversight role.
• Valid/Unexpired Passport Book:
  Yes
• Valid/Unexpired Driver's License:
  No

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience overseeing line maintenance vendors, outstation maintenance, operational recovery, and performance-improvement programs.
• A320 or 737 MAX maintenance experience and familiarity with maintenance planning, reliability, quality assurance, and aircraft records functions.

• Supervise and oversee contract maintenance providers and support all maintenance needs at Allegiant outstations, with accountability for daily execution, aircraft availability, staffing, safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and operational performance.
• Ensure vendor maintenance is performed in accordance with FAA regulations, the General Maintenance Manual, applicable technical data, company policies, and contractual requirements.
• Provide maintenance leadership during AOG, out-of-service, and other operationally significant events by setting priorities, coordinating resources, directing vendor support, resolving barriers, and escalating operational risk when required.
• Partner with Maintenance Control, Line Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Quality Assurance, Materials, Planning, and other Technical Operations groups to protect aircraft availability and support operational recovery.
• Establish and monitor vendor performance expectations and key performance indicators, including response time, delays, repeat discrepancies, workmanship, documentation, cost, invoice accuracy, and contractual compliance.
• Lead performance reviews, investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up when vendors do not meet safety, quality, operational, financial, or service expectations.
• Conduct station visits, readiness reviews, and ongoing assessments to verify staffing, tooling, training, facilities, procedures, and overall vendor capability.
• Conduct and oversee required deicing and ground support equipment (GSE) audits at outstations, document findings, coordinate corrective actions, and verify continued compliance with company, regulatory, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Manage maintenance contracts and service agreements throughout their lifecycle, including defining operational requirements, supporting sourcing and negotiations, coordinating implementation, monitoring compliance, managing renewals, and partnering with Procurement and Legal.
• Develop and manage vendor forecasts, budgets, invoice approvals, reconciliation, and cost-control initiatives; identify opportunities to reduce expense without compromising safety, compliance, or operational performance.
• Lead maintenance-related special projects and assigned initiatives, including new station openings, vendor transitions, process improvements, cost-reduction efforts, system implementations, and other projects that support Technical Operations objectives.
• Maintain productive working relationships with maintenance providers and internal stakeholders while enforcing…