Maintenance Shift Manager - Wisconsin

Operating as a regional airline in the United States, Air Wisconsin Airlines performs flying services for American Airlines as American Eagle throughout the Midwest and East Coast, operating CRJ-200 regional jets. Our exceptional team is dedicated to making our travelers' experiences safe and pleasant.

Position Summary:

With general direction and supervision from the Maintenance Base Manager, responsible for all aspects in effectively developing and leading assigned maintenance personnel to achieve superior results in maintenance productivity. Schedules mechanics assignments and production control functions to provide reliable airworthy aircraft in conjunction with a safe and efficient working environment. Responsible for facility and equipment maintenance in the respective station and/or shift. Assists the Maintenance Base Manager in the planning and maintaining assigned budgets for the maintenance facility and operations.

Job Functions:

• Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
• Plans and utilizes resources to meet operational and departmental goals and objectives for assigned shift, ensuring that procedures outlined in the General Maintenance Manual are followed and executed.
• Ensures all team members are properly trained in the use of all equipment and procedures, to maintain proficiency, currency, and operational demands.
• Coaches and mentors direct reports to further advance their effectiveness and career development.
• Provides assistance and direction to Crew Chiefs on operational and personnel issues.
• Ensures efficient scheduling of personnel and use of assigned resources to provide maximum, effective productivity.
• Facilitates and coordinates maintenance operations within the assigned facility (including, quality control and assurance inspection, avionics, training, stores activities), and aircraft cleaning.
• Ensures that assigned maintenance facilities are operated in compliance with FAA, OSHA, TSA and EPA regulations and Company policies and procedures.
• Ensures availability and serviceability of required tooling and equipment at assigned maintenance facilities.
• Administers the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Prepares various maintenance reports and summaries including performance metrics, ensuring that complete and accurate records are maintained.
• Prepares, administers and controls assigned budgetary responsibilities and prepares monthly budget variance reports as assigned.

• Judgment and initiative in setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining program requirements.
• Suggests new policies and procedures to improve value and efficiency to department.
• Requires high level of judgment to evaluate outcomes of audits and to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, policies, and procedures.
• High degree of professionalism and ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree in aviation maintenance or engineering or equivalent.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• Two to four years supervisory experience in a union environment in FAR Part 121 Air Carrier operations.    

Preferred:

• BS degree in Aviation Maintenance Management.
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Ability
• Dexterity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises mechanics and related employees.

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Travel:

• Maintenance offices, hangar/ramp, aircraft; may occasionally be exposed to exhaust from various engines and high noise levels.
• Majority of time spent at low activity level, i.e., sitting.
• Occasional standing/walking/movement.
• May be called in on irregular operations; must be available 24/7 including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Occasional travel.

Disclaimer:  The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties and/or responsibilities associated with this position.  Generally, each job function is considered essential to this position and any incumbent must be capable of performing them.