How youll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) The Manager, Line Maintenance -Mexico City position will be responsible to lead the TechOps operations within all stations in Mexico. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead a highly skilled technical team with a large frontline workforce. Must effectively manage stations with a contract operation, providing tactical and strategic leadership in Mexico to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient operation. Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):This position also requires the ability to build effective interdepartmental and cross-divisional relationships. Partner effectively with the Delta MRO organization and external partners in the execution of projects and maintenance contracts.The position will be based in Mexico City and will report directly to Russell Nieman, General Manager Operations Support.This individual is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, directing and controlling operational resources of Mexico City and contract maintenance stations and has financial oversight of stations budgets.Manages the daily operations of line maintenance while assuring strategic focus and performance excellence in financial and operational performance. Has the ability to seek opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and competitiveness of products and services. Manages departmental activities supporting corporate objectives and leadership competencies.Ensure that assigned equipment is serviceable as required to satisfy flight schedule requirements.Leads by example and models corporate values. Serves as a change agent for the implementation of improvement projects.Has leadership accountability for frontline, professional, leader personnel. Develops both strategic and tactical plans that create a safety conscious environment that results in employee safety and well-being. Develop, coach and mentor leaders within the station to improve operations and prepare them for future leadership opportunities
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) A minimum of 7 to 10 years of supervisor and/or managerial experience in the airline industry. Must possess a valid license issued by the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil) Qualified candidates must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse audience at all levels (written and verbal). Must have work authorization to work and live in Mexico. Delta does not sponsor. Must be comfortable in front of senior level executives and have exceptional presentation, oral and written skills. •Fluency in Spanish and English is a must. Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to provide an atmosphere in which personnel are self-motivated to perform. Current, or prior, leadership experience over contracted workforces is required. A&P license is required. Strong business acumen is required. Ability to lead cultural change that supports greater employee ownership and accountability in the operation is required. Extensive knowledge of maintenance operation as performed in a Line Maintenance environment is required. Must be highly motivated and self-directed. Analytical thinking, strong negotiation skills, solid decision-making abilities, able to balance multiple competing priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment. An ability to create an environment of continuous improvement is required. Must have the ability to lead through times of change and adversity. Must have a working knowledge of competition and an understanding of current business environment. Must be performing satisfactorily in present position. Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority High School diploma, GED or High School Equivalency
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) Line Maintenance experience strongly preferred.Undergraduate or higher degree preferred. Must have demonstrated cross functional leadership and team building skills. Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Should have the ability to influence and drive change. Must have working knowledge of Deltas administrative personnel practices.