A&P Line Station Manager

Job Description

About the Company STS Line Maintenance provides aircraft line maintenance support across an extensive rapid-response network in the United States and internationally. Its technicians support commercial and regional operators with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and other critical line maintenance services designed to keep aircraft operating safely and efficiently. STS Line Maintenance is an equal opportunity employer. Role Overview STS Line Maintenance is hiring an A&P Line Station Manager in Boise, Idaho, to lead day-to-day operations at its BOI line maintenance station. This is a working management position for an experienced aviation maintenance professional with strong leadership skills, extensive line maintenance experience and a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Licence. The Station Manager manages station operations while remaining actively involved in aircraft maintenance, and must maintain a strong focus on aircraft safety, maintenance quality, operational performance and effective communication with employees and air carrier partners. Key Responsibilities Manage daily operations at the Boise line maintenance station and perform line maintenance functions independently as required. Lead and support aircraft maintenance technicians, and train and assist them with all aspects of their positions. Create employee work schedules to meet air carrier requirements and manage staffing coverage without building unnecessary overtime into schedules. Input and approve aircraft work orders in the applicable computer system and ensure they comply with company and air carrier policies. Complete required quality, safety and maintenance documentation. Read and interpret company manuals, General Maintenance Manuals and Aircraft Maintenance Manuals. Maintain required aircraft qualifications through GENFAM completion and air carrier training. Support station maintenance and safety requirements and exercise sound judgment in aircraft maintenance and team leadership. Maintain effective communication with technicians, airline customers and other operational personnel, and manage time effectively while balancing leadership and hands-on maintenance responsibilities. Work rotating day and night shifts, and nights, weekends and holidays as operational needs require. Licences & Qualifications Required: current and valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Licence. Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to perform line maintenance functions without direct supervision. Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, problem-solving and organisational skills. Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to qualify on aircraft supported at the station through required GENFAM and air carrier training. Ability to input and approve aircraft work orders, create and manage employee work schedules, and complete required quality, safety and maintenance documentation. Must own and provide a minimum set of required hand tools. Valid driver's licence and clean motor vehicle record. Ability to complete required background screening and obtain all required airport and station badging. Preferred: experience with the KRONOS timekeeping system. Experience Minimum of five years of aircraft line maintenance experience. Minimum of three years of management experience. Compensation Annual salary ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 based on previous experience. Performance bonuses are also available. What We Offer Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off, health insurance and a 401(k). Part-time positions do not include benefits. Additional Information Physical requirements: ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs and work stands without assistance; frequently bend, kneel, crawl and stoop in confined spaces; lift up to 50 pounds without assistance; work in changing climate conditions; and work in environments with moderate noise levels.

Requirements

• Manage daily operations at the Boise line maintenance station and perform line maintenance functions independently as required.
• Lead and support aircraft maintenance technicians, and train and assist them with all aspects of their positions.
• Create employee work schedules to meet air carrier requirements and manage staffing coverage without building unnecessary overtime into schedules.
• Input and approve aircraft work orders in the applicable computer system and ensure they comply with company and air carrier policies.
• Complete required quality, safety and maintenance documentation.
• Read and interpret company manuals, General Maintenance Manuals and Aircraft Maintenance Manuals.
• Maintain required aircraft qualifications through GENFAM completion and air carrier training.
• Support station maintenance and safety requirements and exercise sound judgment in aircraft maintenance and team leadership.
• Maintain effective communication with technicians, airline customers and other operational personnel, and manage time effectively while balancing leadership and hands-on maintenance responsibilities.
• Work rotating day and night shifts, and nights, weekends and holidays as operational needs require.
• Required: current and valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Licence.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to perform line maintenance functions without direct supervision.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to qualify on aircraft supported at the station through required GENFAM and air carrier training.
• Ability to input and approve aircraft work orders, create and manage employee work schedules, and complete required quality, safety and maintenance documentation.
• Must own and provide a minimum set of required hand tools.
• Valid driver's licence and clean motor vehicle record.
• Ability to complete required background screening and obtain all required airport and station badging.
• Preferred: experience with the KRONOS timekeeping system.
• Minimum of five years of aircraft line maintenance experience.
• Minimum of three years of management experience.
• Part-time positions do not include benefits.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off, health insurance and a 401(k).