Description

Operating as a regional airline in the United States, Air Wisconsin Airlines performs flying services for American Airlines as American Eagle throughout the Midwest and East Coast, operating CRJ-200 regional jets. Our exceptional team is dedicated to making our travelers' experiences safe and pleasant.

Administers the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) and coordinates all activities of the Maintenance Department. Areas of responsibility encompass all Maintenance Department functions and operations to include; quality control and assurance, production, engineering, power plant operations and maintenance programs. This position also has oversight of Procurement, Technical Stores and Materials Planning.

Job Functions:

• Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
• Ensures decisions relevant to airworthiness, serviceability and flight safety are accomplished by appropriately qualified personnel. Ultimate authority for ensuring Maintenance Department policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Oversees and directs staff responsible for procurement, material planning and technical stores departments. This includes purchasing of parts and materials, aircraft component repair, material planning, AOG support and inventory management/control within technical stores locations.
• Ensures that all Maintenance operations are conducted in accordance with applicable DOT/FAA regulations, collective bargaining agreements and Company policies and procedures.
• Advises senior management on issues relevant to maintenance operations and regulatory matters.
• Represents the Company with regulatory agencies, manufacturers, and service providers.
• Represents the Company in collective bargaining negotiations and grievance proceedings.
• Participates in formulating and administering Company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.
• Develops team through coaching, training, and empowerment regarding responsibilities.
• Manages the departmental budget with a thorough understanding of departmental and Company cost structure and metrics.
• Develops departmental metrics and measurement indicators of operational and system management performance.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance or Engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
• Five to seven years aircraft maintenance management experience in FAR Part 121 Air Carrier operations, preferably in a union environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving skills, out-of-box thinking, persistence and a tenacity in following up on tasks and ensuring they are completed within the timeframe required.
• Requires high level of judgement and initiative in coordinating implementation of departmental objectives.