Senior Level Aviation Manager Jobs

Port City Air, an independent FBO located at KPSM, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is looking for a General Manager / 145 Accountable Manager to oversee and guide the day-to-day operations and expansion/growth of its FAA Part 145 Class III Certificated Repair Station (CSR). The CRS consists of five independents but cooperating departments; Turbine Powered Fixed Wing, Reciprocating Powered Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Avionics Repair/Install, and Materials Support (Parts). Port City Air’s CRS currently employs 15 technicians and holds factory-authorized service center agreements with Airbus Helicopters and Textron Aviation (Cessna and Beechcraft).

Key Responsibilities:

As the General Manager / 145 Accountable Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the Company's growth by effectively managing and promoting our strategic agenda. Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership:
• • Develop and communicate the company's goals and mission to the Maintenance Department Team, fostering alignment with overall organizational objectives.
  • Drive the achievement of the company's growth plan agenda through strategic planning and effective execution.
• Financial Management:
• • Set and manage the annual Maintenance Department P&L Budget, conducting regular audits and holding routine budget/actual review meetings.
  • Analyze budget/actual results, recommend corrective actions, and provide P&L feedback and updates to senior management.
• Operational Oversight:
• • Run daily all-hands meetings to assess maintenance job workload and manpower needs, allocating tasks according to capacities and daily workload.
  • Identify and purchase tooling essential for aviation maintenance functions.
• Quality Control and Compliance:
• • Oversee the Maintenance Department's Quality Control (QC) guidelines, ensuring adherence to performance benchmarks.
  • Review aircraft maintenance operations work-in-process for QC compliance and billing accuracy before invoicing.
• Facility and Staff Management:
• • Ensure the maintenance facility and operations comply with industry-standard Repair Station Manual specifications.
  • Identify staffing qualifications and hiring needs, assisting on the production floor as necessary.
  • Develop and implement ongoing guidelines and policies for the Maintenance Department.
  • Identify training needs, define plans, control implementation, verify completion, validate certifications, and monitor technician performance.
• External Relations:
• • Audit third-party maintenance providers as necessary.
  • Attend aircraft maintenance industry events to stay current on industry developments, trends, and best practices.

Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of ten years of experience in aircraft maintenance with five or more years in a supervisory/management role.
• High degree of computer literacy including experience with MS Office Suite.
• A thorough understanding of P&L reporting preparation, analysis, and implications.
• Extensive experience in maintaining and working with business jets and business jet Part 135 and Part 91 operators and management companies such as NetJets, FlexJet, FlyExclusive, EJM, JAFS, and their respective maintenance controls.
• Prior experience with Part 121 operations and their respective maintenance controls.
• General Aviation experience.
• Thorough understanding of FARs and the ability to work directly and in close collaboration with the FAA.
• Experience with Corridor maintenance tracking and billing software.
• Management competence and responsibility for work orders, billing, and cost control.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail regarding maintenance procedures and operations, regulatory requirements, and safety regulations.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance tracking software suites such as CAMP/Cescom, Traxxall, and ATP.
• Ability to assist with mechanical duties on the maintenance production floor.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Advanced knowledge of and direct hands-on experience with industry-standard aviation maintenance manuals, tools, and associated equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of personability.
• The ability to work with diverse personalities and instill a culture of inclusiveness and teamwork.
• The ability to work directly with aircraft owner customers or their representatives (strong sales skills).

• Proven ability to attract, supervise, train, and motivate employees.
• Collaborative, respectful style of communication and leadership, yet able to influence agenda.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Flexible, strategic team player with uncompromising integrity, ethical standards, and technical skills.
• Highly organized and possesses a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive; make decisions that recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities.
• Participative management style; advocates team concept.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence skills to build, cultivate, and facilitate strong working relationships.
• Mindset for continuous improvement accompanied by problem sensitivity and critical thinking skills.
• Clear communicator can articulate a vision and direction, particularly in situations with significant change.
• One who can make decisions, exercise judgment, and interface effectively with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors.
• Mind-set for continuous improvement accompanied by problem sensitivity and critical thinking skills.
• One with strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• A highly energetic self-starter, self-motivating leader who requires little to no supervision and who can operate successfully in a fast-paced culture.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills: ability to get along with diverse personalities.
• One who possesses an owner’s mentality with a steadfast commitment to the success of the company.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong work ethic and a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality.
• A “quick study” who can balance the demands of developing and implementing short-term and long-term programs to maximize value.
• One with sound professional ethics.
• Passionate and energetic with the ability to motivate and inspire.
• A creative, strategic thinker, and a good listener.
• Strategic, yet practical with day-to-day business judgment.

COMPETITIVE SALARY DOE

As a full-time employee of Port City Air, Inc., you are eligible for:

• 8 paid holidays

• Anthem medical (includes vision)

• HSA

• 401k after 90 days of employment; up to 3% company match

• $15,000 company paid life insurance

• Company paid short-term disability coverage

• 80 hours paid vacation

• Up to 56 hours of paid sick time

Port City Air, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. For more information visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf