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Company/Organization: Ventura Air Services
Position: Management
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 4/19/2021 7:09:28 PM
Description:
If you are a seasoned aircraft mechanic and are looking for a new challenge where you'll have the opportunity to troubleshoot and utilize your maintenance expertise to develop a newly created role, there might be a great future for you at Ventura Air Services. Ventura Air Services is in a unique position in 2020, not only have we remained fully operational, we are in a growth mode, spooling up a new fleet of Challenger 604's and Citation Excels. As a newly created role, the Manager of Maintenance Control and Planning will be the newest addition to our extremely multi-talented team of aircraft mechanics. This position will have the authority to establish, implement or modify the Maintenance Control process. This role is best suited for someone who craves constantly taking on new challenges, who excels at problem-solving, and thrives when managing multiple projects simultaneously. Every day is a little bit different as the Manager of Maintenance Planning and Control supports our fleet both on and offsite. Supervisor experience, ability to multitask and prioritize and a strong maintenance background are key factors for success for the Manager of Maintenance Control and Planning at Ventura Air Services.
Ventura is a rapidly growing Long Island-based aircraft maintenance/avionics shop and charter company in business since 1955. At Ventura Air Services, we're truly proud of our amazing culture and the people who make that culture possible. We're a family business that truly values each and every employee as a member of the family. Our dedication and hard work are truly reflected in our core values that we hire for, manage to, and live by each day.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Maintains close liaison with the Operations Department to provide current maintenance status of aircraft, forecast down time for scheduled maintenance and mechanical irregularities
- Evaluate reported aircraft discrepancies and develop appropriate recovery plan (AOG)
- Conducts maintenance planning and coordinates scheduled maintenance requirements between maintenance and operations
- Plans and coordinates the application of inspection methods, including NDT methods and procedures to ensure the safe, reliable performance of the Company's aircraft
- Convey high level of technical support to flight crews and MX vendors in person and via telephone
- Administer and control use of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) to ensure flight safety and regulatory compliance
- Responsible for releasing aircraft for RTS in accordance w/ company and FAA guidelines
- Identify and evaluate opportunities to perform maintenance (Clear MELs or preventative mx) when operational schedules permit
- Determine and supply required manuals and tasks for aircraft repair to vendors
- Take necessary actions for reporting aircraft data, aircraft engine data, and other required reports
Requirements:
- Experience reviewing aircraft work packages to ensure compliance with all applicable FARs and General Maintenance Manual procedures
- Experience coordinating administrative processes for aircraft ferry permit authorization
- Determine and supply required manuals and tasks for aircraft repair to vendors
- Experience coordinating engine and APU forecasts, movements, spares allocation, and equipment shipping
- Ability to plan and schedule aircraft through all phases of assigned maintenance
- Seasoned A P mechanic with 10+ years of diversified experience
- Ability to communicate effectively through face to face, telephone and email interactions
- Ability to delegate when appropriate and necessary
- Calm, focused ability to troubleshoot and ask probing questions
- Ability to navigate a variety of technological platforms simultaneously
- Proven ability to exercise considerable independent judgment in solving unusual work problems
- Adhere to and embrace the core values of Ventura Air Services (Support One Another, Fun, Speak Up, Care Deeply, Do Your Best, Constant Never-Ending Improvement
- Ability to work without restriction in the United States is required
Benefits:- 401K with company match
- Medical, Dental Vision Benefits including company Contribution
- HSA Account (Savings of 30-40% on Medical Bills)
- Accessibility to all levels of management
- Pay commensurate with experience. Please specify your requirements when applying.
We genuinely look forward to reviewing your qualifications and discussing the role in more detail with qualified applicants.
