Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

About the Company CommuteAir is a regional airline that places community, mentorship, training and growth at the centre of its culture, aiming to make a successful aviation career a reality for its people. CommuteAir is a dedicated United Airlines partner operating over 1,600 weekly flights and connecting communities to the world via United's Global Network. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it operates a large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft from two crew hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, with maintenance bases in Houston, Washington Dulles, Albany (NY) and Knoxville (TN), and has grown significantly over the past 35 years. The airline takes a data-driven approach to employee training and development and offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programmes and personal flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for Team Members and their families. Role Overview The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising, coordinating and ensuring completion of all scheduled and line maintenance activities, as well as supervising, coordinating and performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities during their shift. Key Responsibilities Oversee all areas of either line or heavy maintenance, directing activities for the maintenance of company owned, leased and operated aircraft, support equipment and facilities. Supervise the implementation of long- and short-range planning for line or heavy maintenance planning, programmes, objectives and policies. Implement procedures to maintain high standards so that aircraft conform to all FAA, CommuteAir Maintenance Programme and manufacturers' quality standards. Manage to headcount requirements determined by the Line or Heavy Maintenance Manager, and assist that manager with the annual maintenance operations budget for the location. Identify, develop, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost, rework and scrap at the location. Supervise and monitor maintenance at the location to keep the Maintenance Operations annual plan on target, and act as liaison between internal and external department leaders to communicate decisions. Train, develop and evaluate employees; take timely corrective action within company policy to address performance deficiencies; ensure compliance with all current federal, state, local and company labour requirements. Coordinate the implementation of facility projects, for example hangar and shop layouts, installation of capital equipment and major repairs. Coordinate the implementation of programmes essential to operational sustainability and consistency, for example safety, cost reduction, security, 5S, training and employee involvement. Actively survey work progress using Self Audit Form CA-118 SUP Self-Audit, using it daily as an aid and sending it weekly to the Base Manager and to Quality Assurance/CASS for further evaluation. Perform other duties as assigned. Authority Perform any maintenance action for which the post-holder has been trained, qualified or authorised. Approve parts requests for non-stocked parts. May remove any aircraft from service when an unairworthy condition exists. May return company aircraft and equipment to service under the privileges of their certificate and company authorisations. This individual may not delegate authorities to other maintenance personnel. Licences & Qualifications Current Airframe and Powerplant certificate and required company authorisations. Valid state-issued driver's licence and government-issued passport. Experience At least one year of experience as a Certificated Mechanic or Repairman. Demonstrated leadership ability and the technical knowledge required to perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of the appropriate Maintenance Policies and Procedures. Requirements Positive attitude toward productivity, safety and quality of maintenance. Organised, with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities regularly. Ability to read, speak and understand English. Legally authorised to work in the USA. Must have own set of tools. What We Offer Salaried pay type; education level: certification. Comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programmes and personal flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for you and your family. Additional Information Physical requirements & working conditions: heavy work, exerting up to 70 lbs of force frequently and up to 20 lbs regularly. Safely drive tugs, trucks and hangar equipment and taxi aircraft while remaining alert to moving vehicles and aircraft; lift, push, pull and manoeuvre up to 50 lbs regularly; bend, stoop, crawl, crouch and kneel frequently, often in confined spaces; stand and walk for extended periods; hear instructions in loud environments and detect fine differences in sound; wear personal protective equipment when necessary. Visual acuity for inspection, close assembly and clerical/administrative work. Depending on work location, exposure to inside and outside conditions including extreme heat (above 100 degrees for more than an hour) or extreme cold (below 32 degrees), high noise levels requiring PPE, vibration, proximity to moving parts and electrical current, ladder work, chemicals and power equipment, fumes, odours, dusts, mists, gases and poorly ventilated areas, and air or skin exposure to oils and other fluids. A respirator may be required at times. All physical requirements may be performed with or without accommodation. Job family: Maintenance. Posted 29 July 2026. Requisition reference (Dayforce jobReqId): 606; posting id 5084. Additional Information CommuteAir uses artificial intelligence and automated tools to support parts of its application review and recruiting process, including identifying relevant qualifications and managing candidate communications. All screening, evaluation and hiring decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers; no AI system independently determines candidate eligibility. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process may contact the recruiting team. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout hiring and employment in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The list of duties reflects the general expectations of the role and is not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Oversee all areas of either line or heavy maintenance, directing activities for the maintenance of company owned, leased and operated aircraft, support equipment and facilities.
• Supervise the implementation of long- and short-range planning for line or heavy maintenance planning, programmes, objectives and policies.
• Implement procedures to maintain high standards so that aircraft conform to all FAA, CommuteAir Maintenance Programme and manufacturers' quality standards.
• Manage to headcount requirements determined by the Line or Heavy Maintenance Manager, and assist that manager with the annual maintenance operations budget for the location.
• Identify, develop, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost, rework and scrap at the location.
• Supervise and monitor maintenance at the location to keep the Maintenance Operations annual plan on target, and act as liaison between internal and external department leaders to communicate decisions.
• Train, develop and evaluate employees; take timely corrective action within company policy to address performance deficiencies; ensure compliance with all current federal, state, local and company labour requirements.
• Coordinate the implementation of facility projects, for example hangar and shop layouts, installation of capital equipment and major repairs.
• Coordinate the implementation of programmes essential to operational sustainability and consistency, for example safety, cost reduction, security, 5S, training and employee involvement.
• Actively survey work progress using Self Audit Form CA-118 SUP Self-Audit, using it daily as an aid and sending it weekly to the Base Manager and to Quality Assurance/CASS for further evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform any maintenance action for which the post-holder has been trained, qualified or authorised.
• Approve parts requests for non-stocked parts.
• May remove any aircraft from service when an unairworthy condition exists.
• May return company aircraft and equipment to service under the privileges of their certificate and company authorisations.
• This individual may not delegate authorities to other maintenance personnel.
• Current Airframe and Powerplant certificate and required company authorisations.
• Valid state-issued driver's licence and government-issued passport.
• At least one year of experience as a Certificated Mechanic or Repairman.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and the technical knowledge required to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of the appropriate Maintenance Policies and Procedures.
• Positive attitude toward productivity, safety and quality of maintenance.
• Organised, with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities regularly.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English.
• Legally authorised to work in the USA.