Maintenance Manager - Agusta AW139

Job Description

About the Company Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form, growing from one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to more than 4,500 employees across some 50 locations worldwide. Its services span aircraft management, aircraft sales, charter, completions, government services, FBO, fixed and rotary wing maintenance, and staffing. Role Overview As Maintenance Manager with Jet Aviation you will oversee all aspects of aircraft maintenance, ensuring peak airworthiness, safety and regulatory compliance across a premium fleet. You will manage scheduled inspections and coordinate with OEMs and regulatory bodies, driving operational reliability and upholding the highest standards of maintenance quality. The position demands a proactive, detail-oriented professional with deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills and a commitment to supporting seamless flight operations for a discerning clientele. Key Responsibilities Leadership and compliance: ensure adherence to company manuals and regulatory standards, maintain technical proficiency through training and represent Jet Aviation as a trusted industry ambassador; take on special projects and responsibilities as needed. Administration: plan and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, monitor remote location maintenance, manage computerised tracking programmes and evaluate directives and bulletins for applicability; procure and compare maintenance quotes for supervisor review. Safety and aircraft maintenance: perform and oversee maintenance, inspections and repairs to ensure aircraft readiness and compliance with airworthiness standards; maintain accurate logbooks and records while monitoring remote maintenance activities. Client and vendor coordination: collaborate with clients, vendors and internal teams to meet maintenance requirements; manage contracts, manuals and budgets while ensuring accuracy in invoices and payments. Licences & Qualifications Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate required. Inspection Authorization (IA) certification desired. Two years of college or equivalent technical training. Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record. Experience Five years of aviation maintenance experience, including three years of practical corporate aircraft experience. Thorough knowledge of maintenance planning and management oversight of inspections, repairs and modifications. Ability to work a variable schedule to meet flight mission profiles. Willingness to travel extensively worldwide with no restrictions. Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach. Quality-driven mindset; computer literacy and operational knowledge of Microsoft products. Proactive, self-motivated management approach, able to address technical and practical challenges and manage intricate instructions. What We Offer Health, dental and vision insurance. Matching 401(k), health savings and flexible spending accounts. Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance. Employee assistance programmes and health and wellness awards. Generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and employee discounts. The final salary will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, geographic location and other relevant considerations. Additional Information Physical requirements: tasks requiring regular use of hands, standing, walking and sitting, with occasional climbing, kneeling or crouching; frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, including overhead lifting; sharp vision across various ranges and depths. Work environment: a variety of environments from heavy maintenance areas to upscale customer spaces, including occasional high noise levels, vibration and exposure to fuel fumes, changing weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes in hangar settings. Equal opportunity employer / individuals with disabilities / protected veterans. Job category: flight services. Career level: technicians / crew. Work arrangement: onsite. Requisition ID: 5455

Requirements

• Leadership and compliance: ensure adherence to company manuals and regulatory standards, maintain technical proficiency through training and represent Jet Aviation as a trusted industry ambassador; take on special projects and responsibilities as needed.
• Administration: plan and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, monitor remote location maintenance, manage computerised tracking programmes and evaluate directives and bulletins for applicability; procure and compare maintenance quotes for supervisor review.
• Safety and aircraft maintenance: perform and oversee maintenance, inspections and repairs to ensure aircraft readiness and compliance with airworthiness standards; maintain accurate logbooks and records while monitoring remote maintenance activities.
• Client and vendor coordination: collaborate with clients, vendors and internal teams to meet maintenance requirements; manage contracts, manuals and budgets while ensuring accuracy in invoices and payments.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) certification desired.
• Two years of college or equivalent technical training.
• Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record.
• Five years of aviation maintenance experience, including three years of practical corporate aircraft experience.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance planning and management oversight of inspections, repairs and modifications.
• Ability to work a variable schedule to meet flight mission profiles.
• Willingness to travel extensively worldwide with no restrictions.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach.
• Quality-driven mindset; computer literacy and operational knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Proactive, self-motivated management approach, able to address technical and practical challenges and manage intricate instructions.
• Matching 401(k), health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance programmes and health and wellness awards.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and employee discounts.
• The final salary will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, geographic location and other relevant considerations.