Maintenance Manager - Gulfstream 600 (Oxford, CT)

　　Location:

　　Oxford, CT, US, 6478

　　Flexible Work Arrangement: Remote

　　Job Category: Flight Services

　　Career Level: Technicians / Crew

　　Requisition Id: 2227

　　Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

　　Position Summary

　　The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the evaluation, performance, and management of aircraft maintenance. Provides professional recommendations associated with maintaining the aircraft’s market value and upkeep related to asset management and ensures airworthiness of assigned aircraft. The manager also maintains current technical proficiency and education of aircraft and regulatory requirements.

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) certificate mandatory

　　2-4 years’ experience in aviation maintenance, on assigned type of aircraft

　　Flexible work schedule is required to meet flight profile mission,

　　Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

　　Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

　　Main Responsibilities

　　Return to service, required inspection items, deferrals, airworthiness release authority as authorized

　　Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and inspections on assigned aircraft

　　Ensure Flight Control and Director of Maintenance is aware of aircraft maintenance status at all times

　　Identify (Schedule) Out-Source maintenance providers (OMP), authorized persons for accomplishment of maintenance to include accomplishing on-site audits utilizing JAFS form 635

　　Responsible for ensuring the procedures within the GMM and AIM are followed

　　Monitor inspections, repairs, and modifications, performed on assigned aircraft at remote locations ensuring OMP has been briefed on JAFS requirements (Ref. JAFS form 635)

　　Review and ensure all required entries into the aircraft logbooks and permanent records are accurate and preserved in accordance with GMM requirements

　　Planning of scheduled and coordination of unscheduled maintenance on aircraft during normal and after business hours

　　Review Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins as they are released by the FAA, Manufacturer for applicability of assigned aircraft

　　Update and interface with Computerized Maintenance Tracking Programs on assigned aircraft to ensure accuracy and implementation in a timely manner

　　Maintain annual training level with the certificate for RVSM, GMM, and AIM compliance

　　Maintain current technical proficiency and education of aircraft and regulatory requirements

　　Procure quotes for upcoming maintenance packages. Assemble and provide a comparison of these events to supervisor for review

　　Interface and communicate with the Client, vendors, and other internal departments while coordinating the requirements of maintaining the aircraft

　　Establish contracts, publications, and subscriptions as necessary ensuring all required manuals to be utilized for maintenance remain current

　　Prepare an annual maintenance budget for assigned aircraft

　　Review and approve invoices generated for assigned aircraft

　　Reconcile invoices with vendors and process to accounting department for payment

　　Accept special projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned

　　In the temporary absence of the assigned Maintenance Designee, an alternate Maintenance Designee will be assigned his duties and responsibilities. The Director of Maintenance or Regional Maintenance Manager will assign this transfer of responsibility.

　　Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies, and the General Dynamics network

　　Main Responsibilities Cont.

　　Desired Characteristics

　　Two (2) years of college or equivalent technical training, in related field preferred

　　Inspection Authorization (IA) desired

　　Self-Educator and motivator

　　Strong project management experience

　　Has a pleasant, friendly, and helpful manner to deliver the best experience to customers and colleagues

　　Quality driven with a passion for excellence to represent Jet Aviation as a Brand Ambassador

　　Demonstration and commitment to Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)

　　Physical Demands

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, or reach. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, or sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds above their heads. Specific vision required for this job include, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

　　Work Environment

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

　　The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircrafts arrive/depart. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace. Employee must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The Hangar environment may be extreme hot and cold during certain seasons of the year.

　　Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.