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JOB DESCRIPTION: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER / HAWAII

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORT TO: REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE (HAWAII)

SUPERVISES: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS

Surf Air Mobility/Southern Airways/Mokulele is seeking dependable, professional individuals to lead our Aircraft Maintenance department at our airport station in Hawaii. The Aircraft Maintenance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all daily activities related to aircraft maintenance.

The ideal candidate:

• Must provide leadership and direction to station staff

• Ensures the effective utilization of personnel and equipment

• Serves as the liaison to the Regional Director of Maintenance (Hawaii)

• Must be familiar with and able to enforce corporate and regulatory standards

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must be professional in appearance and manner, and set a good example for staff

• Must be experienced in diffusing stressful situations

• Must be detail-oriented

General duties include:

• Direct and assist assigned technicians as necessary to accomplish all maintenance functions, in accordance with company maintenance manuals, policies and procedures, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring maintenance management plans to improve uptime and minimize costs.

• Managing maintenance budgets and ensuring they are in line with legal and safety regulations

• Hiring, training, and evaluating assigned staff, and ensuring they meet performance and safety requirements.

• Communicating regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production

• Developing company policies and standard operating procedures

• Looking for new ways to improve productivity and cost management

• Perform On-The-Job technical training on aircraft maintenance practices, company policies, safety procedures and general information where required.

• Ensure proper and legible completion of all company forms for all work assigned and performed, and correct disposition processing upon completion.

• Maintain the work areas, buildings, and materials, which are utilized for aircraft maintenance, in a safe, clean, and operable condition.

• When required, sign for his/her own work and co-sign for the work of other technicians in the section; however, signing shall not relieve any other technicians in the group from the responsibility for the work they performed.

• Conserve and protect company funds, property, equipment and materials.

• Ensure assigned staff adhere to company published Policies and Procedures.

• Scheduling maintenance tasks, managing maintenance supervisors and technicians, and responding to maintenance emergencies.

• Has RII and Airworthiness Release Authority.

• Any other duties as requested by direct reports.

Basic Requirements:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a Part 121/135/145 operation

• Prior supervisory/management experience in an aviation maintenance environment

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Be proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Office and Google suite

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States

• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively

• Ability to work within a 24/7 operation, including holidays

• Ability to pass 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by company and/or airline regulations

• Available for occasional overnight travel

Physical requirements:

• Must be comfortable lifting/moving 50 lbs.

• Must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time.

• Must have sufficient vision and ability to perform duties safely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)

• Current passport

• Familiarity with aviation maintenance management software such as Flightdoc, TRAX, or other platforms

Benefits:

Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience.

Health & Wellness: Team members are eligible to sign up for medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance.

Retirement Plans: Team members can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.

Generous PTO

Employee Discounts: Team members can access the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including:

• Flight tickets at a significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)

• Discounts on hotels, resorts and cruises

• Car rentals at reduced rates

Surf Air Mobility is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin - and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, or disability.

At Surf Air Mobility, we are committed to building a more inclusive ecosystem that integrates women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups into the cleantech sector and aerospace industry. We strongly encourage applications from qualified applicants and members of underrepresented groups. Surf Air Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Surf Air Mobility is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Surf Air Mobility participates in E-Verify.