Operations Manager

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The Operations Manager will lead and oversee all maintenance operations within our MRO facility. This role ensures that all maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory standards (FAA, EASA, etc.), OEM specifications, and internal quality systems. The Operations Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of technicians and support staff, driving performance, safety culture, and continuous improvement across all maintenance functions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, and technical expertise, with a commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence. This position reports to the Director of Maintenance (DOM).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Direct and oversee all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Develop and manage short- and long-term maintenance plans to optimize labor efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Ensures that all company, manufacturer, customer and FAA requirements and specifications are applied and enforced.
• Ensure timely execution of work packages, work orders, and return-to-service documentation.
• Manages and supervises assigned personnel to ensure maximum motivation, efficiency, and discipline in accordance with Com Av Technical Services policies and Repair Station Manual.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and support staff.
• Ensures the proper use of all equipment with an understanding of all safety rules to ensure compliance. Mitigate, correct, and notify DOM of safety issues.
• Ensures that all aircraft maintenance work, materials, and practices conform to FAA, customer, company, and manufacturers' standards of quality.
• Oversees on-the-job training for Mechanics and leads under his/her Supervision to ensure compliance. Validates that only qualified Mechanics are assigned to the task being performed.
• Ensure Leads complete work orders and paperwork in a timely manner, keep their work boards in order;
  Ensure that the daily turnover logs are maintained.
• Interface with Material Planner / Scheduler to expedite materials required to accomplish scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience - 5 years of commercial aviation leadership experience in Heavy Maintenance/C-Check, including aircraft and engine re-activation; transitional maintenance; aircraft modifications; including structural, electrical, avionics, and engine preservation. Strong knowledge of commercial aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and documentation standards Understanding of FARs 43, 91, 121, 135, 145. Experience with aircraft Storage and Disassembly a plus.
• Education – Operations Manager should at least have a high school diploma. A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as: aerospace, engineering, business management is preferred.
• License/Certifications - This position requires an A&P Certification and minimum
  10 years of experience as an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic working with large commercial aircraft or transports.
• Safety Management– Proactively promote a safety-first culture by ensuring you and your team understand and comply with the proper use of equipment and all relevant safety rules and regulations.
• Budgeting/Scheduling Experience– Must have at least 5-years of budgeting and scheduling experience and the ability to create execution strategies accordingly.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Competencies) the individual must possess:

Computer Skills – Must have a strong working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

ERP Systems - Corridor Go or other Maintenance or ERP systems experience a plus.

Language & Communication Skills– Excellent written and verbal communication (English). Must be able to read, write and understand English. Fluency in a second language, particularly Spanish, is a plus.

Must subscribe to our company’s Shared Values below:

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