Regional Aircraft Maintenance Manager (East Coast)

Contour Airlines is a long-established aviation services company with diverse capabilities. At Contour Airlines, our core values are at the heart of everything that we do and every decision we make. Constant throughout all of our lines of business is a commitment to integrity and safety. Our team members consistently display an attitude of excellence and the ability to think like a customer.  We recognize that there is strength in unity and work together as a team to accomplish our ambitious goals.  

As a full-time employee of Contour Airlines:

• You are eligible for health, vision, and dental coverage as well as short-term/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance policies. If selected, these are effective on the first day of the month following your date of hire. Our current benefit enrollment guide will be provided during the onboarding process if you are selected for employment.
• You are eligible to participate in our 401(k) savings plan, which would also be effective the first day of the month following your date of hire. The Company match is up to 6. Your eligibility to participate in this benefit will be in accordance with the normal practices and guidelines of the Company. Our current 401K enrollment guide will be provided during the onboarding process if you are selected for employment.
• You are eligible to receive paid sick leave. You can accrue up to 56 hours per year which will roll over each year until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.
• You are eligible to receive vested vacation hours. These hours are available to you on January 1^st following your date of hire.
• You are eligible for non-revenue/space available (NRSA) travel privileges after completing six active months of service.
• You are eligible for a variety of leaves of absence including medical leave, non-medical leave for the care of a family member, maternity leave, paternity leave, personal leave, etc. Specific information regarding Contour Airlines’ leave of absence policy is outlined in our Employee Handbook which will be provided to you during the onboarding process should you be selected for employment.

Additional information:

• The starting annual salary for this position is between $85,000.00 and $95,000.00 depending on your prior work experience. Based on your performance, you are eligible to receive an annual increase of up to 2.50 or more.
• You will be eligible for a signing bonus of $5,000.00 paid within 30 days of your official start date. Additional information will be provided to you during the onboarding process should you be selected for employment.

Contour Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.

Contour Airlines understands that some applicants may need reasonable accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Department at hrflycontour.com to discuss any specific needs that you may have.

Contour Airlines’ rapid growth has created exciting employment opportunities. We invite you to become part of the family.

Job Description:

The Regional Aircraft Maintenance Manager (RAMM) is responsible for providing oversight of and assistance to its assigned outstation maintenance locations. The RAMM ensures adequate staffing and training of the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and performs required scheduled and unscheduled maintenance when required to support the Maintenance Operation.  

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the maintenance management of assigned outstation maintenance locations.
• Ensures maintenance is performed in a safe and compliant manor.
• In coordination with Aircraft Maintenance Planning, ensures scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is accomplished at assigned maintenance location(s).
• Familiar working knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations, industry best practices, OSHA and IS-BAO requirements.
• Complies with Company policies and procedures outlined within the General Maintenance Manual (GMM), Maintenance Procedures Manual (MPM) or any Company standard operating procedure document.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports any unsafe conditions.
• Performs quality maintenance, preventive maintenance, and inspections to conform within the standards established by the Company, Federal regulation and industry best practices achieving the highest reliability goals.
• Ensures Outstation Monthly Checklists are accomplished and that any findings are corrected.  
• Provides technical support, as needed, in support of assigned aircraft.
• Updates and interfaces with computerized maintenance tracking program(s).
• Ensures aircraft parts are requested in a timely manner to address unscheduled and deferred maintenance items.
• Perform maintenance planning along with the management oversight of inspections, repairs and modifications.
• Ensures timely scheduling of maintenance in order to least impact flight schedule and provide for high degree of aircraft availability.
• Proactively provides recommendations for company policies and procedures.
• Assist in locating on-call maintenance providers in his/her assigned region.  
• Provides support in troubleshooting defective aircraft systems and components in an effective manner.
• Ensures that necessary tooling and/or equipment is available to accomplish the assigned project/task.
• Responsible for accuracy of time and attendance/personal leave ensuring adequate coverage to support the maintenance operation.  
• Recommend specific training for employee personnel and help determine attendees.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned or required.

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands; and talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
• May be occasionally required to climb ladders, high spaces and/or stairs.
• Specific vision required for this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.

Work Environment:

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircrafts arrive/depart.
• Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace.
• The work environment may be extremely hot and cold during certain seasons of the year.

• Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required
• Ability to travel within assigned region to provide required oversight and assistance.
• Two (2) years of college or equivalent technical training, in related field preferred
• Ten (10) years of experience in aviation maintenance.
• Three (3) years or more in a supervisory role within a 14 CFR Part 135 or Part 121 operation, preferred.
• Practical aircraft maintenance experience on assigned or similar type of aircraft.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance planning, along with management oversight of inspections, repairs, and modifications.
• Operational knowledge of laptop and desktop computers, working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat or related presentation programs. Operational knowledge of Outlook is required. Competency with internet navigation is also required.
• Experience with CTA/FOS and computerized maintenance tracking software programs is desirable.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, state and federal regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts as needed including nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible to travel in and out of the United States.
• Be at least 23 years of age.
• Must understand, read, and write English.
• Possess polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Possess strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Must have well-developed people skills and ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to handle interruptions and a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.
• Be self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal delivered with tact and professionalism
• Must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and willing to submit to and pass FAA and Company mandated random drug and alcohol tests.
• Able to pass a required 10-year work history review and submit to criminal background and fingerprint checks.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must possess the ability to accomplish duties in a manner that adheres to regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, state, local, and federal regulations.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the position. Please be advised that the duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.