Director of Maintenance, Teams - Wichita, KS, US

LAUNCH is the premier source for technical workforce solutions and is transforming how aviation, manufacturing, and ground transportation companies build and expand their workforces. Beyond providing contingent labor solutions, LAUNCH TEAMS, operating under our Part 145 Repair St ...

Job description

LAUNCH is the premier source for technical workforce solutions and is transforming how aviation, manufacturing, and ground transportation companies build and expand their workforces. Beyond providing contingent labor solutions, LAUNCH TEAMS, operating under our Part 145 Repair Station Certificate, combines accomplished leadership with expert technicians for project-based solutions to execute your maintenance and modification programs. Our commitment to strong alliances has helped us develop a pipeline of mechanics for today and the future of aviation maintenance.

We are LAUNCH, supporting teams and clients in 400+ locations worldwide.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

LAUNCH is seeking to hire a FAA 145 Repair Station Director of Maintenance in Wichita, Kansas to support the aircraft modification and reliability program. As an essential maintenance provider for Tier 1 airlines, the Director of Maintenance will be responsible for overseeing the quality, engagement, and overall work being done by our team on-site.

The Director of Maintenance will assess the qualifications of all maintenance employees before assigning work, reviewing training records and previous experience. They should be certified under 14 CFR Part 65 and will be responsible for training, assisting and supervising maintenance personnel according to LAUNCH RSM and customer procedures. They will ensure that all maintenance entries on maintenance forms and work orders used by the Repair Station are properly executed by the responsible mechanics. Furthermore, they will ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with current maintenance manuals, manufacturers' data, and/or other FAA-approved data.

The Director of Maintenance will monitor and maintain the attendance records of the assigned crew and audit and approve weekly work records for the assigned work group. They will ensure accountability for the team to conduct themselves within the guidelines of company policies, work rules, and regulatory regulations. They will have the override authority of the Maintenance Departments if there is a disagreement with a Maintenance Technician.

Additionally, the Director of Maintenance will complete the Self Audit Questionnaire, LAUNCH Form R-145 for articles to be added to the Capabilities List and submit it to the VP of Quality. They will monitor the performance and complete proficiency appraisals of the assigned workgroup and evaluate vacation requests against scheduling/manpower requirements and respond as needed.

Responsibilities:

• The DOM will determine the qualifications of all maintenance employees prior to work assignment through evaluation of previous experience or review of training records
• The DOM must be certificated under 14 CFR Part 65
• Training, assisting and supervising maintenance personnel in accordance with the LAUNCH RSM and customer procedures
• Ensuring that all necessary maintenance entries on maintenance forms and work orders used by the Repair Station are properly executed by the responsible mechanics
• Assuring that all maintenance is accomplished in accordance with current maintenance manuals; manufacturers' data and / or other FAA approved data
• Monitor and maintain attendance records of assigned crew
• Audit and approve weekly work records of assigned work group
• Ensure accountability to conduct themselves within the guidelines of company policies, work rules and regulatory regulation.
• Has Override authority of the Maintenance Departments when there is a disagreement with a Maintenance Technician
• Completing the Self Audit Questionnaire, LAUNCH Form R-145 for articles to be added to the Capabilities List and submit to the Director of Quality / Chief Inspector for review
• Monitor performance and complete proficiency appraisals of assigned work group
• Evaluate vacation requests against scheduling/manpower requirements and respond as needed
• Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the Compony Safety Manual
• Manage operations in the most effective manner, eliminating waste, and improving productivity
• Provide coaching, counseling and guidance to assigned work group
• Attend meetings as needed to discuss critical path areas, planned work, critical parts, and overall aircraft status
• Develop strong relationship with NIAR/WERX leadership and increase size of Launch TEAMS projects at the location.

Education and Experience:

Must hold a mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings. Have 5 years experience in a position responsible for returning airplanes to service. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language. Must have 5 years experience overseeing light/heavy maintenance visits within an MRO/Airline environment.

Skills and Abilities:

Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the Compony Safety Manual. Manage operations in the most effective manner, eliminating waste, and improving productivity. Provide coaching, counseling, and guidance to assigned work group. Attend meetings as needed to discuss critical path areas, planned work, critical parts, and overall aircraft status. Develop strong relationship with NIAR/WERX leadership and increase size of Launch TEAMS projects at the location.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift fifty pounds. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, twist, kneel. Crouch and stand for prolonged periods of time as well as walk extended distances. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and service stands.

Qualifications

• Must hold a mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings.
• Have at least eight-years' experience in a position responsible for returning transport category airplanes to service.
• Must be able to lift fifty pounds; lift, bend, stoop, twist, kneel; crouch and stand for prolonged periods of time as well as walk extended distances; climb stairs, ladders, and service stands.