Maintenance Supervisor BH

Job Summary

Responsible for the business performance of the Certified part 145 Repair Station, including meeting quality standards, turn time commitments, achievement of the budget, inventory management and return to service of aircraft and components while driving a culture of continuous improvement

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Coordinate and support all aspects of aircraft heavy maintenance projects,  component  overhaul and sheet metal shop demands, managing projects from pre-induction inspection to delivery to end customer, driving cost savings and turn-around time reductions to meet or exceed developed standards
• Supervise the maintenance, repairs, overhauls, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, manufacture's recommendations, and Air Methods’ standards
• Collaborate with peer group to manage areas of responsibility and help maintain all department goals and objectives
• Manage all shop personnel in a pay for performance culture, write and present annual evaluations, goals, and development plans for personnel under your responsibility.  Establish a high level of technical understanding and education in all personnel.
• Work with Central Planning to coordinate and integrate the Repair Station capacity into the overall Air Methods Operations capacity plan
• Help develop best practices to increase safety and quality standards improvement culture in the Repair Station using LEAN principles, seven elements of waste, and 5S practices
• Report key performance indicators (KPI) of aircraft and component maintenance projects to the 145 Repair Station Director and planning department
• Ensure all referenced data including but not limited to maintenance manuals, service bulletins, parts books, regulatory updates, and other technical directives are the current distributed revisions available
• Use corrective action system Excellence Through Quality (ETQ) to work Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) on process improvement, and drive a root cause analysis culture in the shop

Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling <2%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees of the 145 Maintenance Department.  Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing conflicts and resolving problems.  For Exempt Managers:  Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor Degree, preferably in Aviation; or eight to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant supervisory experience with a proven record of leading and motivating a team
• 10 years’  aviation experience
• Previous experience in managing aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul businesses.

Skills

• Excellent collaborative problem solving skills
• Ability to make decisions and set priorities
• Ability to lead in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal  
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business situations
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
• Experienced in project management with strong business acumen

Computer Skills

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and utilize the Company’s maintenance information system (Ramco)
• Able to use multiple data bases to track business unit performance

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Airframe & Powerplant Certificate (Must meet the recent experience requirements of FAR 65.83)
• Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) 

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)