Manager Part 145 Operations

Employer:  Air Methods, LLC

Job Title:  Part 145 Operations Manager

Degree Required:  Technical diploma or foreign equivalent

Academic Discipline(s):  Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or a closely related technical field

Experience Required:  Seven (7) total years of experience: Four (4) years of aviation FAA Part 91/135/145 operations experience and three (3) years of management experience in helicopter aviation maintenance repair overhaul or commercial helicopter aviation operations.

Job Description:

The Part 145 Operations Manager is responsible for the successful operation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approved Repair Station in all aspects of aircraft completion/manufacturing and maintenance, including the oversight and management of the business unit’s profit and loss (P&L).

• Develop and revise company procedures and work instructions and manage FAA-accepted and approved company operating manuals to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Oversee all 145 operational activities on a 24/7 on-call basis.
• Provide oversight and approval for any manufactured Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) installation deviations that may require field approvals and complex certification.
• Manage department operating expenses and salary budgets, adhering to the approved budgets, and develop variance analysis for deviations from the budget.
• Manage department and facility capital expenditure request (CER) budget, presenting proposals and pitches for CER funding over $15,000 to the Executive Leadership Team Investment Council for approval to utilize budgeted funds.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards, including Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, AS9100 & AS9110 (Aerospace Standard 9100 / 9110 Quality Management Standards), and customer requirements as needed.
• Develop and meet schedules during the modification completion of customer helicopters, using sales & operations planning and new product introduction processes to assess and mitigate risks to projects.
• Ensure that adequate training, equipment, materials, and competent personnel are available for operations. Assist in developing plans to identify and correct deficiencies.
• Coordinate pilots and other external resources to support delivery schedules of helicopters and helicopter components.
• Ensure all documentation of completed work orders and inspection forms are properly organized and maintained.
• Ensure that no defective, unserviceable, or non-airworthy parts are used and that they are properly handled within the repair facility.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts for 145 operational areas, including support groups such as the base safety committee, and hold the West Mifflin Part 145 delegation on the “Change Acceptance Board.”
• Run, organize, and participate in operational program status meetings, including monthly sales and opportunities meetings, monthly business scorecard meetings, and quarterly finance meetings.
• Maintain and recommend changes to the facility to accomplish divisional objectives, including the continued alignment and continuity of the 3 UR repair station business units.

This position directly supervises four individuals: two Production Planners (43-5061.00), one Facilities Specialist (11-3013.00), and one Production Shop Supervisor (51-1011.00). 

Minimum Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• AS9100/ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Knowledge of the use and completion of FAA Form 8130-1, Issuance of Airworthiness Certification.
• Knowledge of avionics systems integration.
• Knowledge of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC), and High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) testing requirements.
• Knowledge of DWG (AutoCAD format) reader.
• Knowledge of Profit & Loss, Revenue Recognition, and business finance.
• Knowledge of Business Key Performance Indicators and measurement of KPI programs.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean programs in manufacturing and ISO9001:2015.
• Knowledge of FAA Part 21 Production, Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) regulations.
• Knowledge of Business reporting systems, including Rolling Action Item List (RAIL), Gantt, and advanced PowerPoint abilities.

Salary (Annual):  $152,000.00 - $162,000.00

Work Location: 57 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Fulltime office.

Travel:  Up to 25% of the time, domestic and international

Hours of Work: Usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

Applicants interested in applying for this position should go to https://www.airmethods.com/careers/  and search for the job title above. Applicants who fail to provide a resume and pre-screening question responses will not be considered.

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)