Mechanical Systems Manager at ALOFT AeroArchitects

SUMMARY 

Responsible to lead, manage and supervise the Mechanical Systems personnel and resources to accomplish aircraft maintenance, modifications, interior completions, AFS installation activities and back-shop work including management of related work controls, policies and procedures, quality, safety, personnel, and administrative functions, in conformance with company procedures and in line with schedules, budgets, and business objectives. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure execution of strategic goals; continually and actively seek opportunities to drive continuous improvement and business excellence. 
• Assure that maintenance / modification activities are carried out in compliance with the Repair Station Manual, other applicable regulatory, department and company procedures, established work schedules, and within budgetary constraints.
• Be the departmental leader and focal point for coordinating productive activities with management interdepartmentally and with external contacts including customers, suppliers, and vendors.  
• Monitor and manage departmental manpower allocation, productivity, utilization, and efficiency; plan and forecast for manpower needs; manage the departmental Hangar Labor Dashboard. 
• Manage the departmental procurement process; manage PO requests and the parts request process; ensure all required resources, materials and tooling are identified and available for each job in advance.
• Demonstrate mastery of ALOFT process standards, engineering drawings and data, AMMs, CMMs, SRMs and AIPCs; train assigned staff in the use of standard data sets.
• Set performance goals and expectations for department; monitor individual performance; complete performance reviews.
• Develop assigned workforce; ensure personnel training requirements are complied with in a timely manner; improve training where practical to upgrade skills of existing personnel. 
• Communicate, promote and enforce all Company policies and standards; champion best practices.  
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, transfers, terminations, or disciplinary actions.
• Provide technical and non-technical guidance, direction, coaching, and leadership to assigned staff.
• Hold regular staff meetings with subordinates, communicating departmental, production, and company objectives.
• Prepare department for vendor and regulatory audits by ensuring a compliance culture. Manage department non-conformances with immediate containment, root cause analysis and provide effective corrective actions. 
• Establish and maintain a safe working environment and safe working practices that meet applicable regulatory, professional, and company standards.
• Assure safety procedures are always observed and that any extraordinary procedures involving safety issues are coordinated with the appropriate personnel before accomplishment.
• Develop assigned workforce; ensure personnel training requirements are complied with in a timely manner; improve training where practical to upgrade skills of existing personnel.
• Plan, prepare and accomplish departmental budget objectives.    
• Review performance data to monitor and measure productivity; prepare and present reports.  
• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert, provide input during the bidding and proposal processes for maintenance, interior and other modification projects; based on historical data, prepare bid data to include manpower (hours), material resources and other indirect costs.  
• Responsible for administrative duties such as attendance, performance evaluations, incident reports, accident reports, etc.
• Maintain and record accurate time accounting records in CIMA; verify subordinates’ reporting.
• Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead, manage and directly supervise all assigned staff members.
• Manage and coordinate the work plan for the assigned staff; set departmental goals; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Be accountable for departmental labor budgets and the activities, workflow, work schedules, attendance, and compliance with safety standards and policies for all assigned staff.
• Participate in candidate selection; provide training, motivation and evaluation of assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; review work output; coach employees to correct deficiencies; promote career development; initiate disciplinary and termination procedures.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• High School education or equivalent reading, writing, and math abilities.
• 10+ years aircraft maintenance/modification experience or combination of training / education and experience.
• Previous experience in aircraft supervisory/management preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of inspection aids, test equipment and techniques to determine quality of airworthiness. 
• Ability to assist, and to provide training and guidance to production staff in all skillsets. 
• Exceptional organizational skills and effective computer skills; Microsoft Office software and other company and discipline specific software applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

• Read, write and understand the English language. 
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret complex documents including contracts, regulatory documents, technical documents, engineering drawings, regulations, procedures and manuals.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

•     Must be properly certificated per FAR Part 65, Airframe & Powerplant licenses required.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist. 

TRAVEL

• Occasional travel may be required; the employee filling this position must be willing to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following work environment and characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Standard office environments.  
• Exposure to noise, smells, dust and fumes typically associated in an aviation environment. 
• Close proximity to several industrial hazards including electrical, mechanical and chemical. 
• Occasional work at heights upwards to 60 feet.   

SAFETY STATEMENT

All employees have a responsibility to cooperate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and to encourage the health and safety of all other team members. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as needed.