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About the Role:

As a Maintenance Base Manager, you report directly to the DOM and are responsible for overseeing all activity at the maintenance facility, including maintenance personnel and all maintenance performed on company aircraft . You ensure that all aircraft maintenance is conducted safely and in full compliance with FAA and Company regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. You also ensure that the facility, tooling, and equipment are maintained in accordance with Company and OSHA requirements. Additionally, you assist the Manager of Maintenance in managing overall maintenance operations.

A Day in the Life:

Your day will be fast-paced and focused on ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance operations across the facility. Typical responsibilities include:

• Championing Safety: Promote safety as the top priority for both aircraft and personnel, and ensure all work follows OSHA, FAA, and Company standards.

• Leading the Maintenance Team: Oversee maintenance personnel as they perform preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, and inspections in accordance with 14 CFR, manufacturer specifications, the GMM, and Company policies.

• Planning the Workday: Prioritize, assign, and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize delays, improve efficiency, and ensure timely aircraft delivery.

• Supporting Company Operations: Collaborate with other maintenance bases and consider Company-wide needs when making operational decisions.

• Setting and Evaluating Standards: Establish performance expectations and assess productivity, safety practices, and workmanship across the team.

• Training and Development: Provide hands-on training, guidance, and mentorship while continuously assessing the effectiveness of the OJT program.

• Overseeing Equipment Use: Ensure all shop tools, ground support equipment, vehicles, and fuel-dispensing equipment are operated safely and remain in serviceable condition.

• Maintaining a Safe Workplace: Enforce OSHA and safety guidelines and provide required safety training to the team.

• Managing Materials Flow: Ensure proper material handling and control as outlined in the GMM; work with the Materials team to ensure parts and supplies arrive on time.

• Communicating Aircraft Status: Provide timely, accurate updates on aircraft serviceability and communicate status changes to Maintenance Control.

• Managing Shift Operations: Oversee shift turnover reports, lead shift briefings, and participate in management meetings to maintain alignment and efficiency.

• Ensuring Accurate Documentation: Verify that all forms, maintenance records, work orders, and manual revisions are completed correctly; monitor timekeeping, payroll entries, and resolve pay issues as needed.

• Upholding Company Policies: Communicate and enforce Company policies and procedures; recommend GMM updates to improve clarity and operational effectiveness.

• Partnering with Corporate Soul: Coordinate on matters involving leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and employee support programs.

• Managing Vendor Relationships: Work with third-party vendors—such as building maintenance, uniforms, and janitorial services—to ensure timely and quality service delivery.

• Hiring & Leadership: Participate in screening and interviewing candidates; coach, motivate, and supervise direct reports; conduct performance reviews and oversee employee development.

• Promoting Company Culture: Foster the Company’s core values and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.

• Managing Logs & Records: Maintain the out-of-service log for ground support equipment and regularly review maintenance turnover logs for accuracy.

• Overseeing Calibration: Manage equipment calibration procedures within your assigned area.

• Supporting Additional Needs: Take on special projects and perform other qualified duties as assigned.
  

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Be Part of a Team That Values You: Join a tight-knit, supportive team of professionals who are passionate about aviation and committed to safety and excellence.

• No Two Days Are the Same: Every flight brings unique challenges and opportunities to shine.

• Make a Tangible Impact: Your leadership, strategic thinking, and operational expertise directly contribute to maintenance readiness and the overall efficiency of flight operations.

• You’re More Than a Number: At JSX, you’re a valued Crewmember, not just a call sign.
  

What Makes a Successful Maintenance Base Manager ?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Adaptable: Thrives in dynamic environments, adjusting quickly to changing priorities, weather, and operational needs.

• Critical Thinker: Quickly assesses situations and makes sound, safety-first decisions.

• Organized: Effectively manages tasks and priorities under tight timelines, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

• Proactive: Anticipates issues and takes initiative to address them before they escalate.

• Safety-Oriented: Instinctively prioritizes safety in every action and holds self and team accountable to the highest standards.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You bring energy, ownership, and creativity to your role, always looking for ways to improve processes and elevate the Customer experience.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and Associates degree

• 10 years A&P experience on similar aircraft

• 5 years Management or supervisory experience

• Must hold valid violation free FAA-issued Airframe and Powerplant License

• Ability to occasionally lift 75+ pounds

• Ability to perform intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, and prolonged periods of standing.

• Available to work flexible shifts including early mornings, late nights, holidays, and weekends.

• Able to work indoors and outdoors

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written and must be fluent in English

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Google Applications

• Experience using electronic maintenance tracking programs

• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.

• Effective communication skills with complete fluency in written and spoken English

• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a team.

• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage high-stress situations

• Ability to manage people

• Able to work both in a team setting and individually

• Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a stressful environment

• Must be able to communicate in an effective, calm and professional manner at all times

• Able to drive tugs, trucks, taxi aircraft or other company equipment

• Must procure own tool set.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation or Business or equivalent industry experience

• Highly knowledgeable in Company Manuals, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manuals, and other documents and data pertaining to the duties listed above.

• 5 years of experience on Embraer EMB-145 aircraft preferred
  

Skill, Licenses, & Certifications:

• Current and valid Driver’s license required.

• Current and valid Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required.

• Able to travel to other locations to perform inspections

• Advanced knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment, aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications and schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications, aircraft engine, landing gear, and flight control systems.

• Strong computer skills, specifically in MS Office, etc.

• Experience using electronic maintenance tracking programs

• Capable of interpreting drawings, blueprints, service bulletins, AD's and any other related documents required.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates at all levels of the organization
  

Benefits & Perks:

• Health Benefits: New Crewmembers become eligible for coverage on the 1st of the month following the start date, with medical plans beginning at just $110/month. 100% employer paid dental & vision, plus up to $2,100 annually for HSA contribution. Short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost.

• Travel Benefits: Enjoy free non-revenue standby travel on JSX, plus deeply discounted standby travel other major domestic & international airlines for you and your qualifying immediate family.

• 401(k) match: 50% of your first 8%

• Generous PTO: Take time to recharge with our flexible PTO plan.
  

Additional Information:

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, technical developments, etc).

JSX seeks to provide equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, as well as to ensure that all personnel activities, such as the recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, transfer, layoff and termination processes remain free of illegal discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.

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