Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance

Job Description

Role Overview The Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance plans, coordinates and directs aircraft maintenance at a hangar to produce a cost-effective, reliable maintenance operation in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations, and ensures the facility is maintained in compliance with company and OSHA regulations. Key Responsibilities Manage mechanics in the overall maintenance operation in compliance with 14 CFR, manufacturer specifications, the GMM, company policy and procedures and other methods accepted by the FAA and OSHA. Assist in and develop effective schedules to meet the demands of the operation, use manpower and schedules to complete maintenance effectively, keep informed of the status of work in progress and prioritise work. Ensure proper staffing levels are maintained. Develop innovative solutions to make aircraft maintenance processes more efficient and effective. Ensure the maintenance base has adequate materials, calibrated tooling and equipment, and maintain the base in good working condition. Evaluate the Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System process to ensure best maintenance practices are used. Ensure detailed accident or damage reports are completed when incidents occur and make recommendations to prevent recurrence. Recommend changes to the GMM to eliminate conflicts and enhance operational effectiveness. Support other locations' maintenance base operations, taking company-wide interests into account. Ensure OSHA and safety guidelines are followed and that all mechanics receive safety training. Manage timely and accurate information on aircraft status, including accurate communication with Maintenance Control. Coordinate with human resources on questions and issues relating to leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and the EAP. Oversee vendors (building maintenance, uniform, janitorial and similar) to ensure work and services are provided in a timely manner. Foster the company's core values and culture throughout the work environment. Screen, interview and make recommendations for hiring; coach and provide leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports; appraise performance, provide feedback, take corrective action and oversee training and development of staff. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or required. Licences & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence. Preferred: an associate's or bachelor's degree in business, management, aircraft maintenance or a related field. Preferred: RII and Run and Taxi qualifications on applicable aircraft. Must have and maintain a valid driver's licence and a clean driving record. Experience 8 years of A&P experience on similar aircraft, with at least three of those years in a supervisory or lead position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A stable employment history. Requirements Able to work both in a team setting and individually, and to prioritise multiple tasks in a stressful environment. Must be able to communicate in an effective, calm and professional manner at all times. Regulatory: able to pass an FAA-required 10-year work history review and criminal background and fingerprint checks, and willing to submit to and pass FAA and company mandated random drug and alcohol tests. Language skills: ability to read, analyse and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations; to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; and to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, associates and the general public. Reasoning and problem solving: ability to define problems and deal with a variety of variables where only limited standardisation exists, and to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Decision making: daily decisions on the use of resources, performance and budgets; unsound decisions could require additional expenditure of resources. Able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24-hour operations, and to travel up to 20% of the time including overnight stays. Additional Information Requisition Id: JR-007752. Team: Corporate. Location: Indianapolis. Contract type: full time. Posted 26 September 2026. Physical demands: able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms up to 20% of the time; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 20% of the time; lift up to 50 pounds at least 20% of the time; lift or move 75 pounds at least 10% of the time; and must be able to see to perform work and to see approaching vehicles, aircraft and machinery. Work environment: work near moving mechanical parts and with fumes or airborne particles over 50% of the time; work in high, precarious places up to 10% of the time; work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 10% of the time; work in outdoor weather conditions within an open air hangar up to 20% of the time; the work environment can be loud. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal opportunity employer, disability and veteran accommodations: all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

• Manage mechanics in the overall maintenance operation in compliance with 14 CFR, manufacturer specifications, the GMM, company policy and procedures and other methods accepted by the FAA and OSHA.
• Assist in and develop effective schedules to meet the demands of the operation, use manpower and schedules to complete maintenance effectively, keep informed of the status of work in progress and prioritise work.
• Ensure proper staffing levels are maintained.
• Develop innovative solutions to make aircraft maintenance processes more efficient and effective.
• Ensure the maintenance base has adequate materials, calibrated tooling and equipment, and maintain the base in good working condition.
• Evaluate the Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System process to ensure best maintenance practices are used.
• Ensure detailed accident or damage reports are completed when incidents occur and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Recommend changes to the GMM to eliminate conflicts and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Support other locations' maintenance base operations, taking company-wide interests into account.
• Ensure OSHA and safety guidelines are followed and that all mechanics receive safety training.
• Manage timely and accurate information on aircraft status, including accurate communication with Maintenance Control.
• Coordinate with human resources on questions and issues relating to leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and the EAP.
• Oversee vendors (building maintenance, uniform, janitorial and similar) to ensure work and services are provided in a timely manner.
• Foster the company's core values and culture throughout the work environment.
• Screen, interview and make recommendations for hiring; coach and provide leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports; appraise performance, provide feedback, take corrective action and oversee training and development of staff.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence.
• Preferred: an associate's or bachelor's degree in business, management, aircraft maintenance or a related field.
• Preferred: RII and Run and Taxi qualifications on applicable aircraft.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's licence and a clean driving record.
• 8 years of A&P experience on similar aircraft, with at least three of those years in a supervisory or lead position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A stable employment history.
• Able to work both in a team setting and individually, and to prioritise multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
• Must be able to communicate in an effective, calm and professional manner at all times.