Maintenance Manager- Orlando, FL
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Manages the preparation for and accomplishment of airframe, engine and avionics systems maintenance. Oversees line service functions such as fueling, towing, washing, etc. Ensures all activities are compliant with the Service Center Quality System in accordance with the ISO9002 Quality System Manual. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible through subordinate supervision the performance of maintenance and related services by Line Service, Aircraft and Avionics Maintenance Technicians, and ensuring that their work meets the technical quality standards.
- Oversees the dispensing of fuel, towing, and positioning of aircraft and the accomplishment of various Line Service functions.
- Plans, recommends and administers staffing, equipment and facility resources of Line Service, Avionics and Aircraft Maintenance Technicians within the Service Center by preparing cost budgets, requisitions, personnel administrative documents and various reports.
- Responsible for the overall operating efficiencies of the maintenance department including Labor Utilization and Billing Efficiency.
- Develops, recommends and implements a variety of work method improvements by observing service work, evaluating techniques, and soliciting recommendations.
- Assists the Scheduler and/or Sales Supervisor in preparing cost estimates and quotations for service work by researching labor and materiel requirements for specific tasks. Ensures service sales proposals to customers are accurate, competitive and compatible with the financial objectives of the Company.
- Responsible for ensuring that Hazardous Materials Handling Standards are met and personal safety equipment is used where required. Ensures subordinate employees adhere to all safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Reviews customer account status prior to and during maintenance visits to ensure accuracy prior to aircraft departure. Responds to questions concerning any work performed and resolves billing issues.
- Ensures that the ISO9002 Quality System is properly implemented and maintained in accordance with the Quality System Manual.
- Responsible for on-time delivery of customer aircraft and maintaining appropriate statistics to measure, monitor, and improve shop performance.
- Responsible for shop loss control, including measuring, monitoring and implementing scrap and shop loss reduction programs to minimize such expenses.
- Reviews customer critiques and evaluations of all services provided, and ensures that the results of such maintenance visit evaluations are shared with the responsible Line Service, Avionics and Maintenance Crews. Ensures that a summary of the combined results of all customer evaluations is periodically shared with all subordinate employees.
- Ensures the proper submission of reports of defects or unairworthy conditions in accordance with FAR 145.63.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Aviation Management, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of relative aviation experience, preferably in an aftermarket repair/maintenance environment preferred. QUALIFICATIONS
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- Pilot's license preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate to achieve desired goals and results
- Ability to identify and maintain a high degree of confidentially, when necessary.
- Strong work ethic and sense of urgency, with the ability to manage competing demands and frequent changes in the work environment, while managing time effectively to meet deadlines
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Florida-Orlando
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 08/25/2025, 1:26:55 PM
Job Number: 335745