Manager, Aircraft Maintenance

On April 28, 2021, Avelo took flight as America’s first new airline in nearly 15 years – ushering in a new era of affordable, convenient, and reliable air travel. Founded and led by airline industry veteran, Andrew Levy, along with a team of world-class airline executives, we endeavored to build a different and better kind of airline with one mission in mind: “To inspire travel” and we’ve done so with industry-leading reliability and a caring Soul of Service. If you are looking for the opportunity to join a new and exciting airline that offers the chance to make your mark on aviation history, keep reading!

Purpose: We are seeking a Manager, Aircraft Maintenance who wants to join our team as we build a culture of passionate commitment to execution, simplicity, and customer loyalty at Avelo Airlines. You will play a key role in creating an airline our Crewmembers are proud of because we deliver a great customer experience with execution our customers know they can count on. This is a great opportunity if you are a highly capable leader who wants to make a difference!

Responsibilities:

1. Develop daily routines which ensure that the operation is fully prepared for any contingency:

• Administer forward thinking plans to anticipate potential challenges.
• Understand every aspect of the maintenance program and execute safely and efficiently.
• Create simple, effective, and compliant processes within the base to ensure a cohesive operation.

2. Keep communications between Line Operation and Maintenance Control accurate, concise, and timely. 

3. Keep station managers and superiors informed of operational challenges.

4. Manage materials processes:

• Ensure parts are requisitioned accurately and correctly.
• Maintain clean and orderly parts room.
• Process (incoming and outgoing) parts correctly.
• Identify stock level deficiencies and alert the Materials group.

5. Foster a Safety and Compliance culture:

• Maintain transparency, accountability and develop corrective actions which bring value to the operation.
• Promote Safety, Simplicity and Efficiency always.

6. Be cognizant of the overall condition of the base of operation across all operational departments:

• Maintain constant preparedness using forethought by looking out no less than 3 months at a time, and inform Maintenance Control, Planning, and superiors of any shortcomings.
• Interact professionally with the FAA during station visits.

7. Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) Program:

• Support safety promotion, quality, and safety culture For SMS related issues. 
• Reports to the Safety Committee or the Director of Safety.
• Report safety-related issues to Leadership thru the Safety Reporting system.

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) required, college degree preferred.
• Must possess 4 years of Line or Heavy maintenance experience with a Part 121 Air Carrier.
• 2 years of leadership experience in a Line Maintenance or Shop environment.
• Must reside in close proximity to the base.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be willing and able to complete a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must have the authority to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. for a distance of 10 feet 
• Must be able to work outside in inclement weather
• Must be flexible to work any shift, including weekends, holidays etc.
• Possible travel for training, HQ visits or outstation support

X-FACTORS:

• Valid passport preferred
• Boeing 737 Systems Fam courses preferred

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

Avelo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.