Maintenance Task Database Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Task Database Manager

Reports to: Head of Planning and Engineering

Location: Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare

Atlantic Aviation Group

With over 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe’s leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise, and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open, and partnership-based customer relationships.

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance (AAG Defence Services), CAMO & Technical Services, Part 21 Design Services and EASA Part 147 Training which provides aviation training to airlines, MROs, and companies around the world.

AAG have an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated career focused and ambitious Maintenance Task Database Manager seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

Essential Job Function

As the Maintenance Task Database Manager you will be tasked with:

• Database Management: Oversee the creation, organisation, updating, and maintenance of the aircraft maintenance task database, ensuring all records are accurate and current.
• Task and Sub-Task Documentation: Ensure all maintenance tasks and sub-tasks, including service bulletins, work instructions, and maintenance records, are properly documented and categorised.
• Work Time Allocation: Accurately allocate work time at both the task and sub-task levels to task cards, maintaining precise records of time spent on each activity to support efficient scheduling and resource management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the database complies with all relevant aviation regulations and standards, including those from authorities such as the FAA and EASA.
• Data Integrity: Regularly audit the database to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of maintenance task and sub-task records and work time allocations.
• Technical Support: Assist maintenance personnel in accessing and interpreting task and sub-task information, providing guidance on database usage and best practices.
• System Optimization: Work with IT and other departments to optimise the functionality and user interface of the task database system, ensuring it meets the needs of the maintenance team.
• Training: Develop and deliver training programs for maintenance staff on adequately using the maintenance task database and accurate time allocation practices at both task and sub-task levels.
• Quality Control: Implement quality control measures to ensure the integrity and reliability of the data within the database, mainly focusing on work time records at the detailed task and sub-task levels.
• ERP: Collaborate with ERP provider to manage database software updates, resolve technical issues, and implement new features.
• Ensure the maintenance database team performs its duties according to the EPM, MOE, customer procedures, and other documents that may affect them.
• Responsible for audits, overseeing and participating in the timely closing of audit findings, and carrying out recommendations of Internal Occurrence Reports.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date information is presented at the daily meetings.
• Ensure KPIs are developed and implemented to support the team in meeting its targets and objectives.
• Ensure bottlenecks in processes are identified and rectified through Continuous Improvement
• Ensures that commercial awareness is employed, ensuring the best possible outcome for the business and customer
• Lead and, when required, participate in continuous improvement projects and initiatives as required and outlined by the Head of Planning & Engineering
• Take ownership of the function budget, with meticulous cost control
• Scheduling and communicating all daily duties and tasks to the Team members.
• Develop and implement action plans to address any issues impacting departmental performance.
• Develop and maintain a succession plan, including career development of team members. KPIS
• Set expectations on the behaviour and standards required by AAG of facilities team members.
• Exemplify company values in all interactions with fellow employees and customers.
• Excellent leadership to ensure the Team achieves optimum performance through ongoing support and coaching.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and supports Lean initiatives within the Engineering Department and the planning process
• Any other duties and responsibilities the Head of Planning & Engineering identifies as they relate to the function
• Manage competency assessments and review of the assigned team

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience on multiple Boeing and Airbus Types.
• Ideally, with solid leadership experience working in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with people leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA).
• Experienced using Airbus World and MyBoeingFleet software
• Strong IT Skills with experience using an ERP System
• Strong analytical skills to ensure precise work time allocation and efficient resource management at both task and sub-task levels
• Demonstrates and is passionate about delivering customer solutions. Aware of customer needs; makes decisions with customers in mind and builds strong customer relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Demonstrates proactivity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks with a high degree of attention to detail
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good sense of responsibility and initiative; experience in project management welcomed.
• An energetic, dedicated approach, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to deadlines, targets, and high work standards.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills
• A flexible working schedule will be required to support this role.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy
• Commitment to company values and ethics

Typical Working Conditions

• Primarily based in Shannon between H1 and H2; however, travel is a requirement of the role
• Atlantic Aviation Group provides PPE, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and additional hours may be required
• Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements

Closing date for applications: 21 / 10 / 24