Aircraft Maintenance Manager jobs in Seaford, DE

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Program Manager has overall responsibility for their assigned projects. The Program Manager is the focal point for the program and is the primary customer interface; he or she is accountable for company compliance to the Statement of Work (SOW) and insuring both the customer and the company adhere to the contractual requirements. The Program Manager monitors and manages the schedule, budget, labor, overtime, and material costs under minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         Assisting the Sales Department by providing schedule, cost, resource, and risk projections for proposals

·         Act as Contract and Sales interface for duration of program.

·         Assist in developing modification specifications; provide fact-based input during bids and proposals.

·         Responsible for Day-to-Day Contract management of assigned programs

·         Develop and maintain Program Management Plans which include:

• Communication Plan
• Requirements Verification Matrix
• Schedule
• Resource Plan
• Labor Burn Plan
• Estimate to Complete Forecasts
• Cash Flow Analysis 
• Revenue Projections

·         Communicate customer expectations, cultural differences, and overall temperament within the Company

·         Chair program kick-off, daily, and weekly project status meetings  

·         Provide direct interface with customer and all operations and support departments.

·         Coordinate with and prioritize Production Manager(s) duties.

·         Coordinate and communicate pertinent aircraft issues to all program stakeholders.

·         Attend weekly manpower meetings to reaffirm program manpower requirements.

·         Chair lessons learned meeting after completion of program - identify strengths, and opportunities for improvement

·         Provide weekly status reports to customer(s) and Senior Management.

·         Develop program management review presentations which include schedule compliance, budget, estimate to complete (ETC), projections, and labor / material  

·         Ensure outside subcontractors comply with specifications and statement of work requirements.

·         Coordinate with Certification staff to ensure all FAA and foreign regulatory requirements are met and are communicated to the customer.

·         Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner

·         Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         Overall program oversight and that of assigned team members.

 ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related technical experience.

·         8 to 10 years industry-related, aerospace maintenance, modification, engineering and / or certification experience.

·         2 to 5 years of experience in aircraft supervisory/management.

·         Previous experience in an Interiors Completion Center or Repair Station environment is preferred.

·         Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office, Project software and other company and discipline specific software applications.

·         Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan work.

·         Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability and willingness to work extended hours and/or travel, as dictated by program requirements. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

·         Read, write, and understand the English language. 

·         Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret technical procedures and manuals.

 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

·         Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) strongly preferred.

 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. Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist. 

TRAVEL

·         Occasional travel may be required; the employee filling this position must be willing to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

·         Standard office environment. 

·         Infrequent exposure to noise, smells, dust and fumes typically associated in an industrial manufacturing / aviation environment.

·         Occasional, general proximity to several industrial hazards including electrical, mechanical and chemical.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All employees have a responsibility to cooperate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and to encourage the health and safety of all other team members. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.   They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as needed.