Description
[redacted] USA currently operates two Hawker Beechcraft 900XP aircraft based at the Greeley/Weld County Airport in Norther Colorado. The mission of the Air Transportation Department is to provide safe and efficient air transportation service to employees and customers who work and conduct business directly with the company to meet business objectives.
The Aircraft Chief of Maintenance\'s responsibility is to manage all aspects of the [redacted] USA maintenance department including assuring that all [redacted] USA aircraft based at Greeley are professionally maintained in accordance with both industry and FAA standards and with [redacted] USA flight department policies and procedures.
Accountability and Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
1. Management of aircraft Inspection Programs and Scheduled/Unscheduled maintenance.
Tracking and monitoring inspections and maintenance will be achieved through the use of the Avtrak Maintenance Program. The Chief of Maintenance will be responsible for maintaining all airframe and engine maintenance program records including the engine Maintenance Service Program (MSP) and any aircraft maintenance warranty programs.
Routine and light inspection are to be performed in house when possible
The Chief of Maintenance will be responsible for arranging additional qualified technicians on an as needed basis to assist with time sensitive maintenance issues.
Additional duties will include the Chief of Maintenance or his assigned representatives to accompany all [redacted] USA aircraft on all maintenance performed away from the aircraftâs home maintenance base. Chief of Maintenance will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling all aircraft contract maintenance, completion of aircraft maintenance documents and verifying qualifications of maintenance facilities and personnel performing maintenance on [redacted] USA aircraft.
All aircraft returning from scheduled trips will be received for maintenance post flight inspections and crew maintenance debriefing. Occasionally, maintenance personnel will be required to assist in dispatching [redacted] USA, LLC and [redacted] SA aircraft.
2. Annual Maintenance Department Budget and Tracking of Expenditures
In September of each year or as directed, the Chief of Maintenance will be responsible for presenting to the Aviation Department Manager for review an estimate of the annual maintenance department budget for the following fiscal year in accordance with projected aircraft usage. Included in the budget shall be competitive bids for any out of house major inspections, parts, labor, etc.
The Chief of Maintenance will be responsible for tracking all maintenance expenditures including obtaining all necessary expenditure approvals from the Aviation Department Manager.
3. Daily Aircraft Operations
Normal work schedule is 8:00AM to 5:00PM daily or as determined by the Chief of Maintenance to insure that all [redacted] aircraft are airworthy and prepared to accommodate the next dayâs flight schedule.
Assisting with aircraft departures and arrival on an as needed bases
Assisting with aircraft fueling as needed
Towing aircraft in and out of hangar
Managing aircraft cleaning and stocking operations
Must be able to respond promptly to any unscheduled home base or trip maintenance issues.
Daily Aircraft Operations
4. Daily Aircraft Operations
Hangar Facility and Grounds Management
Oversee hangar weekly inspections of interior and exterior
Perform routine interior and exterior maintenance
Oversee ramp and parking lot snow removal
Oversee lawn and grounds maintenance
Supervise hangar cleaning team
Monitor hangar vehicles for routine maintenance, servicing, fueling and cleaning requirements
Principal Challenges and Complexity:
Balancing required maintenance down time with a busy flight schedule can be daunting for the best Aircraft Maintenance Manager. As flight schedules change the Chief of Maintenance must be flexible and incisive, taking advantage of when the aircraft is not in service to perform inspections and maintenance. Planning heavy maintenance is especially difficult when attempting to estimate the future usage of the aircraft and many times adjusting scheduled maintenance times with hourly and calendar inspections requires a great deal of preparation.
Key Principal and Values:
As a flight department team member you are relied upon to maintain and participate in promoting and protecting the Companyâs reputation and its business image. There are many occasions when the first impression a customer or visitor observes of the Company is the aircraft, hangar or departure lounge. Understanding that this first impression of the Company may impact or set the tone of a meeting with a potential customer or visitor; we must continually be attentive of not only how the aircraft and hangar appear but the appearance of the ground support and flight crews as well. Equally important to the appearance is providing a friendly and professional atmosphere. As an employee of [redacted] USA, upholding established Company values with regard to safety, daily business practices, teamwork, ethical behavior and open honest communication will continue to make [redacted] USA, LLC a successful and prosperous organization.
Licenses, Knowledge and Experience
FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate
Active FAA Maintenance Inspectors Authorization
Minimum of a two year degree in Aviation Maintenance Management with five yearsâ experience as Corporate Aviation Maintenance Manager and a minimum of three yearsâ experience of maintenance on turbine powered aircraft.
Hangar Maintenance and Repairs: Will be the responsibility of the Chief of Maintenance.