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Job DescriptionJob Description Position Summary
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all aircraft maintenance operations for AirMart while ensuring every aircraft meets the company's high standards of quality, safety, and FAA compliance. This position oversees maintenance personnel, manages workflow, coordinates with outside maintenance vendors, and ensures aircraft move efficiently from acquisition through delivery.
Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, strong organizational skills, aviation maintenance expertise, and the ability to balance quality, profitability, and customer deadlines.
Primary ResponsibilitiesMaintenance Operations
Direct all maintenance activities for company-owned and brokered aircraft.
Ensure all maintenance is completed in accordance with FAA regulations and AirMart quality standards.
Manage maintenance scheduling to maximize aircraft throughput and minimize downtime.
Monitor project timelines, labor hours, and overall profitability.
Coordinate maintenance priorities with aircraft sales and acquisitions teams.
Team Leadership
Supervise: Aircraft Mechanics
Aircraft Detail Specialists
Hangar Assistants
Maintenance Coordinator
Chief Inspector
Assign daily work priorities.
Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel.
Conduct performance evaluations.
Approve employee time off.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Project Management
Manage maintenance workflow using Gantt charts and QuickBase.
Ensure all projects remain on schedule.
Track labor hours and job costing.
Communicate delays and revised completion dates proactively.
Coordinate outside maintenance vendors and specialty repair facilities.
Inventory & Parts Management
Oversee aircraft parts purchasing.
Maintain organized inventory levels.
Ensure required parts are ordered promptly.
Monitor vendor performance and delivery timelines.
Control maintenance costs while maintaining quality.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with: FAA regulations
OSHA standards
MSDS requirements
Company SOPs
Promote a clean, organized, and safe maintenance environment.
Administrative Responsibilities
Review and approve maintenance department timecards.
Ensure labor hours are entered daily into QuickBase.
Prepare payroll information for Accounting.
Plan for employee vacations and staffing coverage.
Assist leadership with future maintenance capacity planning.
QualificationsRequired
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Inspection Authorization (IA) or equivalent experience
Aircraft maintenance management experience
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Experience ordering aircraft parts
Job costing experience
Leadership experience
Excellent organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Computer proficiency
Ability to manage multiple aircraft projects simultaneously
Commercial Pilot Certificate
General Aviation maintenance experience
Experience using QuickBase or similar maintenance software
Project management experience
Gantt chart scheduling experience
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Average of 45+ hours per week
Occasional evenings
Occasional weekends
Availability during critical aircraft delivery schedules
AirMart Commitment
AirMart is committed to providing the Maintenance Manager with the tools, training, and support necessary to be successful. In return, this position is expected to uphold AirMart's mission, values, Standard Operating Procedures, and commitment to exceptional customer service while continuously improving both the department and the customer experience.
Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40598, US
Who can apply
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