What the position is:

CommuteAir is seeking a Manager of Base Maintenance to lead and coordinate MRO Maintenance operations at our Lincoln, NE base. This position will report to the Director of MRO Operations. Additionally, this position involves managing personnel, programs, and procedures to ensure aircraft airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and a safe work environment, while maintaining communication with Maintenance Control and Planning. Candidates should have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, with 2 or more years of supervisory experience and at least 2 or more years as a certified mechanic.

Essential functions:

• Management of personnel, programs, policies, and procedures of the maintenance organization to ensure compliance with 14 CFR, airworthiness of aircraft, and a safe work environment
• Oversee Airworthiness Release and Aircraft Flight/Maintenance Log entry process and recording requirements
• Communicate with Maintenance Control / Planning and update the status on work in progress
• Maintenance programs process
• Ensure appropriate manuals, service bulletins and Airworthiness Directive (ADs) are available to support the assigned work
• Ensure sufficient materials/tooling is available to support aircraft maintenance and alteration requirements
• Oversee the parts and material control process, as well as tool calibration
• Prepare detailed reports on accidents, equipment damage or damage to facilities to the Director of Maintenance and appropriate departments and make recommendations to prevent their reoccurrence
• Monitor compliance with On the Job Training (OJT) for assigned personnel
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of maintenance personnel per CommutAir employee performance criteria, and provide feedback and guidance to achieve performance improvements
• Monitor duty time requirements and limitations process
• Update Computer systems with revised information as required
• Comply with and update General Maintenance Manual (GMM) maintenance policies, procedures, content, and revisions
• Ensure facility and equipment is in safe and proper working condition
• Other assigned duties by the Director of MRO Operations and VP of Maintenance

General requirements & qualifications:

• Must hold a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate and required company authorizations
• Demonstrated technical knowledge required to perform the duties of this position
• 2 or more years of supervisory experience required
• Must have a minimum of two years of experience as a certificated mechanic
• Demonstrated positive attitude toward productivity, safety, and quality of maintenance
• Hold a valid state-issued drivers license and government-issued passport with a driving record in good standing
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Computer skills in MS Office and airline operations software