This position is responsible for managing all aspects of line maintenance on his/her assigned aircraft. The Manager, of 747/767 Flight Maintenance is responsible for tracking, correcting, and providing accurate status information on all technical discrepancies on the aircraft. Leads the effort in maintaining his/her aircraft in a safe, airworthy, and compliant condition.
Responsibilities:
- Flies on company aircraft as assigned to support aircraft operations around the world.
- Supervises Technical Representative(s), and/or Line Maintenance Supervisor(s) as assigned.
- Coordinates personnel schedules to provide adequate Client coverage as needed to support aircraft maintenance operations.
- Ensures the safe and efficient maintenance of company aircraft within their station / geographic area, in accordance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for managing, coordinating, and providing oversight for contract line maintenance in their station / geographic area as assigned.
- Ensures personnel under his/ her supervision are trained and qualified in accordance with GMM policies and procedures.
- Monitors the training, qualifications, and level of proficiency for maintenance personnel at assigned station(s) / geographic areas.
- Monitors Flight Schedules and fleet status to ensure the best use of resources, ground time, and aircraft routing.
- Coordinates line maintenance requirements with MCC, Workload Planning, Materials, Quality Control, and A/C Planning Departments.
- Maintains surveillance of line maintenance activity at assigned station(s) / geographic area.
- Provides resources and technical support as necessary in cases of major mechanical problems or AOG situations.
- Improve efficiency and reliability by identifying recurring problems and recommending changes in procedures.
- Responsible for coordinating the timely repair of deferred maintenance items on aircraft transiting assigned station(s) and/or geographic area.
- Ensures shift turnover and work interruption procedures are followed to ensure incomplete maintenance work is completed before an aircraft is returned to service.
- Responsible for ensuring the timely return of correct and accurate aircraft maintenance log pages to MCC.
- Coordinates with MCC for maintenance and aircraft status information.
- Monitors mechanical problems, Aircraft, and Powerplant performance.
- Repeat Item and Oil Watch Programs.
- Formulates corrective action plans for mechanical problems and deferred maintenance items in coordination with MCC.
- Maintains communication with the Regional Manager to ensure cost-effective application.
- Maintains liaison with Ground Operations and Flight Operations to ensure safe and dependable operations.
- Enforces safety procedures and practices outlined in company manuals and industry standards.
- Performs duties and responsibilities at field locations away from home base as assigned.
- Performs self-audits of station(s) / geographic area as needed.
- Performs additional duties as assigned