Position Summary:
The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor is directly responsible for the overall supervision, training, and support of assigned aircraft maintenance personnel. Works closely with the Manager/Sr Manager Maintenance to achieve goals of the department and meet or exceed performance metrics of the Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Command Center for all operational issues
- Sets clear expectations on daily assignments and procedures
- Updates various daily reports within the required systems
- Responsible for New Hire Evaluation and Feedback
- Monitors productivity and labor hour requirements on the assigned shift, and provides adequate labor hour coverage for the oncoming shift
- Effectively communicates process changes and procedures to their Employees
- Responsible for ensuring proper delay coding for delayed aircraft
- Comply with Station weekly Line and Hangar audits
- Oversee aircraft locations at the terminal and hangar maintenance facility and coordinates with Station Command Center for Flight requirements
- Works closely with fellow Supervisors and Leadership to achieve Department metrics and objectives
- Monitors Training Reporting System or Programs for mandatory training to ensure Compliance
- Reviews work packages for completeness and accuracy before all aircraft is returned to service
- Approves required payroll documents
- Assures all work performed during the assigned shift is in accordance with approved Maintenance procedures
- Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers
- Complies with SWA Safety and EPA practices, and maintains a safe work environment
- Complies with TSA security requirements to ensure facilities and aircraft are secure
- Oversee aircraft taxi/repositioning operations on the field
- Assigns Mechanics for down-line trips as required by MX Control
- Assures that all RII items are properly documented
- Assures Compliance with all applicable polices set forth in Southwest Technical Operations Handbook
- Assures that all deferred maintenance items have the required parts and labor hours recorded
- Monitors the progress of each aircraft and takes necessary action to assure on-time departures
- Assures facility and maintenance equipment is maintained in a safe and operational manner
- Monitors sick leave and takes the appropriate action when required
- Evaluates the need for required overtime and schedules it accordingly
- Coordinates aircraft maintenance requirements with all pertinent Company Departments, specifically through Maintenance Control, to advise the current maintenance status of the aircraft
- Reviews with Lead Mechanics the assigned work packages and adjusts them as required
- Assures Maintenance documentation of work performed is entered into computer base prior to aircraft departure
Required Education & Experience:
- Must be able to establish good working relationships and maintain a positive attitude with assigned personnel
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to effectively prioritize work assignments
- Required: 5 Years – Aircraft Maintenance
- Ability to read and comprehend technical reports, instructions, and maintenance documents
- Must have good decision making skills and confidence to effectively direct the work of the individuals on the Team. Excellent problem-solving skills are a must
- Ability to access restricted areas requiring climbing, crawling, and kneeling
- Required: A&P Mechanic Certificate
- Preferred : 3 Years – Supervisory experience
- Preferred: Associate’s Degree – Technical degree a plus
- Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Must hold or be able to obtain an Airport Driver’s permit
- Must have strong written and verbal skills and the ability to speak in a group situation
- Must be results oriented, and self-motivated
- Knowledge of EPA regulations and guidelines for hazardous materials a plus
- Must be able to work within tight time constraints
- Must be able to obtain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements
- Must be able to work in a face paced environment with competing priorities