Technical Director jobs in Kansas

LAUNCH is seeking to hire a FAA 145 Repair Station Director of Maintenance in Wichita, Kansas to support the aircraft modification and reliability program. As an essential maintenance provider for Tier 1 airlines, the Director of Maintenance will be responsible for overseeing the quality, engagement, and overall work being done by our team on-site.

The Director of Maintenance will assess the qualifications of all maintenance employees before assigning work, reviewing training records and previous experience. They should be certified under 14 CFR Part 65 and will be responsible for training, assisting and supervising maintenance personnel according to LAUNCH RSM and customer procedures. They will ensure that all maintenance entries on maintenance forms and work orders used by the Repair Station are properly executed by the responsible mechanics. Furthermore, they will ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with current maintenance manuals, manufacturers’ data, and/or other FAA-approved data.

The Director of Maintenance will monitor and maintain the attendance records of the assigned crew and audit and approve weekly work records for the assigned work group. They will ensure accountability for the team to conduct themselves within the guidelines of company policies, work rules, and regulatory regulations. They will have the override authority of the Maintenance Departments if there is a disagreement with a Maintenance Technician.

Additionally, the Director of Maintenance will complete the Self Audit Questionnaire, LAUNCH Form R-145 for articles to be added to the Capabilities List and submit it to the VP of Quality. They will monitor the performance and complete proficiency appraisals of the assigned workgroup and evaluate vacation requests against scheduling/manpower requirements and respond as needed.

Responsibilities:

· The DOM will determine the qualifications of all maintenance employees prior to work assignment through evaluation of previous experience or review of training records

· The DOM must be certificated under 14 CFR Part 65

· Manage the onsite TEAMS group and all technicians and projects located at the Launch IAB facility.

· Manage the project budget for all projects at the site, and any off site AOG or special project that utilized technicians from IAB to complete.

· Training, assisting and supervising maintenance personnel in accordance with the LAUNCH RSM and customer procedures

· Ensuring that all necessary maintenance entries on maintenance forms and work orders used by the Repair Station are properly executed by the responsible mechanics

· Assuring that all maintenance is accomplished in accordance with current maintenance manuals; manufacturers’ data and / or other FAA approved data

· Monitor and maintain attendance records of assigned crew

· Audit and approve weekly work records of assigned work group

· Ensure accountability to conduct themselves within the guidelines of company policies, work rules and regulatory regulation.

· Has Override authority of the Maintenance Departments when there is a disagreement with a Maintenance Technician

· Completing the Self Audit Questionnaire, LAUNCH Form R-145 for articles to be added to the Capabilities List and submit to the Director of Quality / Chief Inspector for review

· Monitor performance and complete proficiency appraisals of assigned work group

· Evaluate vacation requests against scheduling/manpower requirements and respond as needed

· Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the Compony Safety Manual

· Manage operations in the most effective manner, eliminating waste, and improving productivity

· Provide coaching, counseling and guidance to assigned work group

· Attend meetings as needed to discuss critical path areas, planned work, critical parts, and overall aircraft status

Education and Experience:

Must hold a mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings. Have 5 years experience in a position responsible for returning airplanes to service. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language. Must have 5 years experience overseeing light/heavy maintenance visits within an MRO/Airline environment.

Skills and Abilities:

Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the Compony Safety Manual. Manage operations in the most effective manner, eliminating waste, and improving productivity. Provide coaching, counseling, and guidance to assigned work group. Attend meetings as needed to discuss critical path areas, planned work, critical parts, and overall aircraft status. Develop strong relationship with leadership and increase size of Launch TEAMS projects at the location.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift fifty pounds. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, twist, kneel. Crouch and stand for prolonged periods of time as well as walk extended distances. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and service stands.

Qualifications

· Must hold a mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings.

· Have five-years experience in a position responsible for returning transport category airplanes to service.

· Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

· Must be able to lift fifty pounds.

· Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, twist, kneel.

· Crouch and stand for prolonged periods of time as well as walk extended distances.

· Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and service stands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outdoor work

Ability to Relocate:

• Wichita, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person