Date Posted: Friday, June 25, 2010

Application Due Date: Friday, July 23, 2010

Business Unit/Function: Business Aviation - SPI / OMA

Job Number: 594-10

Position Overview:

The  Manager, Production  is responsible for all operations in the Avionics Department.  Supervises Crew Chiefs, Avionics Technicians, Avionics Installers, and other Avionics Department personnel in the repair, installation, and integration of avionics systems in customer aircraft to ensure that high quality work is performed, jobs are completed on budget and within the allotted man-hours, and customer commitment dates are kept.  Complies with all applicable Federal Aviation regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs), and Local Work Instructions.  Is considered Directly in Charge of Maintenance as defined in 14 CFR Part 145.  Plans and coordinates work assignments with other departments and shops to ensure that work proceeds steadily to meet predetermined delivery dates.  Ensures that safe work practices are followed.  Keeps customers informed of the status of service work on their aircraft.  Maintains a professional work environment, as customers are on-site at the facilities.

Job Duties

·         Supervises Crew Chiefs, Avionics Technicians, Avionics Installers, and all other Avionics Department personnel.  Sets goals and expectations for employees.  Evaluates assigned personnel; makes hiring decisions; recommends salary and other status changes; and rewards, recognizes, and disciplines employees in accordance with company policies and procedures.  Holds assigned personnel accountable for the quality of maintenance work performed.

·         Plans, directs, and coordinates activities within the Avionics Department and plans activities in conjunction with other departments.  Assigns Crew Chiefs and crews to their respective jobs.  Manages overall work-in-progress and makes necessary adjustments to personnel and resources.  Ensures customer commitment dates are met.

·         Provides technical advice and assistance to staff and customers regarding avionics sales, installations, and repair.  Maintains open communication with customers to answer questions.  Keeps Director of Operations informed of problems and work status so that communications with customers are timely and complete.

·         Complies with all applicable Federal Aviation regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs), and Local Work Instructions.  Ensures that maintenance is accomplished in accordance with technical data acceptable to the FAA.  Is considered directly in charge of maintenance as defined in 14 CFR Part 145.

·         Ensures employees have proper training, including technical training, EH&S, and business practices.  Ensures that personnel have proper training records for assigned work.  Trains and assists assigned personnel in proper work procedures and practices.

·         Develops communication strategy that provides employees with feedback on their performance, the status of the job they are working on, overall company information (financials and goals), and communication between departments.  Promotes a positive and proactive working environment.

·         Provides tools and test equipment necessary to perform installations and repairs.  Procures special tooling that is not available through the tool room.  Ensure all shop equipment is in proper working order, and that periodic checks and calibrations are made, as required.

·         Monitors hours charged to jobs to assure that costs are controlled.  Reviews employee time records on a daily basis to verify accuracy of time charged to work orders.

·         Ensures maintenance activity is properly documented on Work Orders and associated quality documentation.  Advises Quality Leader when changes to quality system and associated documentation are required.  Maintains technical data allocated to the Avionics Department.

·         Ensures that articles receive proper handling, preservation, and storage during the maintenance process, and that non-conforming articles are properly identified and segregated from serviceable articles.

·         Ensures personnel complete work transfer documentation between work shifts to ensure continuity of work.

·         Maintains contacts at the management level of all major avionics equipment manufacturers in order to resolve supply problems and to keep abreast of new developments in the avionics area.

·         Supports and adheres to safety, environmental, and general housekeeping policies. Is proactive in the area of safety; promotes safe work habits, monitors the work environment for safety hazards, and takes steps to address/remove hazards.  Ensures safety policies are implemented and that safety is part of every worker’s daily practice.  Conducts shop safety meetings.  Ensures cleanliness of the Avionics work areas.

·         Performs other duties as required by the department.

·         Duties may be delegated, as necessary.  However, the Manager Production  is responsible for the accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

·         Valid Airframe and Power plant license or Repairman’s certificate required.  Must be appropriately certificated in accordance with 14 CFR Part 145.

·         Must have state-of-the-art avionics training.

·         5 years experience as an Avionics Installer or Technician.

·         5 years of manager experience.

·         Knowledge of FAA regulations and requirements, and Standard Aero Repair Station & Quality Control Manual (RSQCM).

·         Excellent technical aptitude and the ability to communicate technical information to customers, employees, avionics equipment manufacturers, and regulatory authorities.

·         Excellent customer service skills, verbal and written communication skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to motivate individuals, set and evaluate performance goals, and promote a sense of teamwork.

·         Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

·         Proficiency in MSWord, Excel, Outlook and RPA.

·         Incumbent must be even tempered, calm, creative and resourceful to deal with constant varying demands, pressures and situations.  

Inquire

Please send us a copy of your resume, along with a cover letter stating the position you are interested in. StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Email: Careers.Houston@StandardAero.com