Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor I

About the Company

Clay Lacy Aviation has built a legacy of excellence in private aviation by combining innovation, safety and exceptional service. It looks for people who share its passion for aviation and commitment to doing the right thing, values curiosity and continuous learning, and treats teamwork as essential.

Role Overview

The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor I is responsible for efficiently executing the work scope and the maintenance, preventive maintenance and alterations performed under the authority of the Clay Lacy FAA Certificated Repair Station, and promotes Clay Lacy's vision, mission and values to build a positive team environment that raises safety, service and value for customers and employees.

• Location: Van Nuys, CA (KVNY)
• Shift: Friday to Monday, 4/10 schedule, 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Compensation: $57.15 – $68.00 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Sign-on bonus: $3,000

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Aircraft Controllers and Quality Assurance Inspector to execute the aircraft work scope efficiently, and communicate with customers as required
• Attend the customer debrief meeting for every assigned aircraft
• Assign maintenance technicians, QC and support shop technicians to the tasks in the work scope and monitor performance against plan
• Supervise daily activities so that all work is completed within schedule and estimated labour and material costs; monitor and control overtime
• Ensure qualified personnel are assigned to every task and that applicable technical data is used
• Contribute to annual performance evaluations, and monitor and document employee performance through the period
• Help the operations manager identify additional technical training needs
• Ensure maintenance paperwork and forms are completed as set out in the Clay Lacy Repair Station Manual
• Provide a comprehensive shift turnover
• Manage aircraft downtime and schedule to deliver a quality product on time
• Work with the assigned Controller or Aircraft Maintenance Manager on Work Order Squawk Form approval, and with the QA Inspector to achieve approval for return to service
• Ensure crews maintain good housekeeping and follow safety precautions; inspect equipment against company safety and OSHA standards
• Supervise a continuous safety programme covering support equipment, aircraft systems, housekeeping and hazardous materials
• Contribute to department goals, process improvement and strategies that improve customer service and the maintenance process
• Observe and administer company rules, safety policy and standard operating procedures

Requirements

• Strong customer relations and a team-oriented commitment to service, with the ability to inspire it in others
• Ability to prioritise and organise workflow and multi-task; excellent verbal and written communication
• Analytical and critical thinking skills; able to handle sensitive documents confidentially
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Thorough knowledge of the general aviation industry, aircraft makes and models, and ground support suppliers
• Strong understanding of safety training and risk management

Licences & Qualifications

• A&P Certificate (required)

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience

Additional Information

Job ID JR100361, full time, posted 2026-10-27. Clay Lacy Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants on request. Duties may change based on business needs; employment is at will unless otherwise agreed in writing.