Supervisor of Maintenance Planning

Description

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 747-400, 777, and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.

Job Title:

Supervisor of Maintenance Planning

Location:

Orlando, FL Department:
Quality

Reports To:

Manager of Maintenance Planning FLSA Status:
Exempt

Summary:

The Supervisor of Maintenance Planning is responsible for overseeing maintenance planning activities that support aircraft safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. The position maintains inspection program tasks, updates manuals and task cards, incorporates FAA Airworthiness Directives and manufacturer requirements, processes major repair data, and supervises Maintenance Programs staff. The Supervisor of Maintenance Planning reports to the Manager of Maintenance Planning.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in the company's Safety Management System (SMS).
• Actively promotes a positive attitude toward safety and compliance.
• Maintains Maintenance Program tasks within the maintenance and inventory database.
• Revises Inspection Program manuals to incorporate changes published by aircraft manufacturers.
• Reviews FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD) for inclusion into the applicable inspection program
• Processes Major Repair data and incorporate follow up requirements into the inspection program.
• Revises manufacturer’s MPD task cards to include company specific requirements.
• Authors task cards to include service bulletin data associated with AD method of compliance.
• Supervises a department of employees who perform various functions related to Maintenance Programs.
• Reviews current maintenance programs and updates as necessary to bring additional aircraft onto certificate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience &

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field; and/or an equivalent amount of education and work experience
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• FAA certificate mechanic with Airframe and Power plant ratings, and a minimum of five (5) years exercising the certificate is preferred but not required.
• Able to read and comprehend complex Airworthiness Directives and apply their requirements.
• Basic understanding of Title 14 CFRs and the maintenance and airworthiness requirements
• Knowledge of Maintenance Steering Group 3 (MSG-3) fundamentals
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must be well groomed and maintain a professional appearance.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a record that meets our company’s insurance standards.
• Must pass a background check which may include a pre-employment drug test and criminal history records check (CHRC)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the position is located (United States).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft products, including but not limited to advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to work in a team environment and have a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to details

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for the Maintenance Programs department staff.

Computer

Skills:

High level of proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications

Certificates/Licenses:

Airframe and Powerplant Certificate is preferred but not required.

Travel/Other Requirements:

10% domestic and international travel.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a…