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Surf Air Mobility · 15 hours ago

Hawaii Aircraft Maintenance Manager

Kailua-Kona, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Surf Air Mobility is seeking a Hawaii Aircraft Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance department at Southern Airways. This role involves overseeing all maintenance-related activities, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards while maintaining high safety standards.

Airlines/Aviation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Direct and assist assigned Mechanics 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 maintenance workers, 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 cut costs

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 operative condition

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

Conserve and protect Southern Airways funds, property, equipment and materials

Conserve and protect company funds, property, equipment and materials

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

Qualification

FAA AirframePowerplant license5 years industry experienceSupervisory experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyGoogle Suites proficiencyStress managementDetail orientedCommunication skills

Required

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

Minimum 5 years of industry experience in a part 121/135/145 operation

Prior supervisory/management experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Be proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Office and Google Suites

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

Basic math abilities

Able to work within a 24/7 operation, including holidays and weekends

Must pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by the company and/or airline regulations

Available for occasional overnight travel

Authorized to work in the U.S. per the immigration Act of 1986

Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs

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 the ability to safely perform assigned duties

Benefits

Health & Wellness: After 30 days of employment on the 1st of the next month, you 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: Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.

Generous PTO: After completion of your probationary period, employees earn 1 day of PTO per month, plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Employee Discounts: After completion of your probationary period, you 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 significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)

• Discounts on hotels and resorts

• Car rentals at reduced rates

Discounted cruises