Senior Manager Maintenance

Position Summary: Manages all aspects of line maintenance at their assigned station(s), including contract maintenance personnel and maintenance managers.

 

Values and Behavioral Standards:  To ensure effective communication, application of company values and behavioral standards, as stated in our company “Code of Conduct” policy, and to respond appropriately in the event of any known departure. Must work well with others and be willing to share technical knowledge with peers.

 

Major Job Accountabilities:

• Provides managerial oversight of Maintenance at assigned station with travel within the region.
• Periodically conducts analysis of flight schedules, past and future to match manpower to flight activity changes.
• Coordinates workforce and personnel schedules to provide adequate work force coverage as needed to support aircraft line maintenance operations.
• Reviews all delays for improvement opportunities and tracks On-Time performance for assigned station(s).
• Ensures the safe and efficient maintenance of company aircraft within their station / geographic area, in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for managing, coordinating, and providing oversight for contract line maintenance personnel in their station(s) and geographic area as assigned.
• Ensures personnel under their supervision are trained and qualified in accordance with GMM policies and procedures.
• Monitors the training, qualifications, and level of proficiency for maintenance personnel at assigned station(s) / geographic area.
• Monitors Flight Schedules and fleet status to ensure best use of resources, ground time, and aircraft routing.
• Coordinates line maintenance requirements with MCC, Workload Planning, Materials, Quality Control, and A/C Planning Departments.
• Maintains surveillance of line maintenance activity at assigned station(s) / geographic area.
• Coordinates resources and technical support as necessary in cases of major mechanical events or AOG situations.
• Improve efficiency and reliability by identifying recurring problems and recommending changes in procedures.
• Responsible for coordinating the timely repair of deferred maintenance items on aircraft transiting assigned station(s) and/or geographic area.
• Ensure shift turnover and work interruption procedures are followed to ensure incomplete maintenance work is completed before an aircraft is returned to service.
• Ensure station(s) provide accurate and timely updates to MCC for maintenance and aircraft AOG status information.
• Monitors’ maintenance history, AHM, Repeat Item and Oil Watch Programs.
• Formulates corrective action plans for mechanical problems and deferred maintenance items in coordination with MCC.
• Maintains communication with Regional Director to ensure cost effective application.
• Ensures station(s) are performing timely entry of log page discrepancies and parts changes in TRAX.
• Ensures personnel in their assigned station(s) / geographic areas are versed in the use of the TRAX system.
• Ensures station(s) are monitoring spare engine status and engine change kit readiness.
• Maintains liaison with Ground Operations and Flight Operations to ensure safe and dependable operations.
• Enforces safety procedures and practices outlined in company manuals and industry standards.
• Perform duties and responsibilities at field locations away from home base as assigned.
• Flies on company aircraft as assigned to support aircraft operations around the world.
• Minimum 50% Travel Required.
• Performs self-audits of station(s) / geographic area as needed.
• Develops and manages station(s) / geographic area budget(s).
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications: 

• Must hold a current and valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Must maintain Atlas Air qualification and authorization for Airworthiness Release for aircraft assigned to station(s)/region.
• Fluent in English Spanish, Portuguese.
• Experience on 747/767/777 aircraft or equivalent wide body aircraft required.
• 7 to 9 years previous managerial experience required.
• Dual passport preferred (Brazil and U.S.).