Aircraft Maintenance Shop Manager

Aircraft Maintenance Shop Manager

Position Overview

Join an upbeat, team-oriented general aviation facility as a Shop Manager. This role provides day-to-day floor leadership for a team of A&P technicians while performing hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across a diverse aircraft fleet - ranging from classic radial engines and piston singles to modern light twins and light jets.

Key Responsibilities

• Shop Leadership: Manage day-to-day operations and supervise A&P technicians, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality craftsmanship.

• Maintenance & Repair: Perform and oversee inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of general aviation aircraft.

• Compliance & Quality: Maintain current working knowledge of FAA regulations, safety standards, and shop best practices.

• Project Coordination: Prioritize tasks, assign workloads, and coordinate with interdepartmental teams to meet completion deadlines.

• Technical Oversight: Solve complex mechanical and system issues efficiently to keep projects moving on schedule.

Required Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.

• 2–5+ years minimum experience in Piston General Aviation maintenance.

• Valid U.S. work authorization and valid Driver’s License.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Basic office computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.

• Experience with Pratt & Whitney PT6 engines.

• Light jet maintenance experience.

• Avionics systems troubleshooting and installation experience.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Proven leadership, time management, and decision-making capabilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both shop and outdoor conditions.

• Flexibility to work occasional overtime or weekends when required by project schedules.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday.

• Pay & Relocation: Top-tier salary structure with relocation assistance available.

• Flight Perks: Access to discounted company aircraft to learn to fly or advance your pilot ratings.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.

• Time Off: Paid holidays and paid vacation allowance.