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Aero Controls, Inc. Director of Maintenance in Auburn, Washington
POSITION: Director of Maintenance
Status: Exempt
Location: Auburn, Washington
Department: Maintenance
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the repair and production of aircraft components for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 145 Repair Station's operational departments including the Transmission, Electronic, Component, Hydraulic, Structure and Machine Departments, otherwise known as "shops." This position works with internal company departments to ensure aircraft components meet FAA regulations, are airworthy, cost-effective and adhere to internal control policies. The position performs strategic and administrative functions by planning, directing and orchestrating subordinate departments and technician's day-to-day activities to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency in a cost-effective manner. This position reports to the Vice President for Maintenance Operations and has subordinate departments and employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise, coach and counsel all subordinate departmental personnel to ensure Company and departmental goals and objectives are attained.
- Procure, analyze and provide subordinate departments with materials, equipment and additional support as necessary to ensure operational productivity and efficiency.
- Ensure all shop equipment and tools are in proper serviceable working condition.
- Ensure all necessary work and records are properly executed by the responsible mechanic.
- Establish, enforce and analyze policies and procedures of all subordinate departments/employees to comply with the current regulations, Company policy, procedures and the Repair Station Manual.
- Oversee the initial and recurrent training programs of all shop managers and technicians.
- Maintain the repair station premises in a clean and orderly manner.
- Oversee the proper handling of all aviation parts and materials while in the repair/production process.
- Preserve all articles while in repair/production process through the shop and after work is completed.
- Review current capabilities and identifying areas of operational opportunities as directed by the Vice President for Maintenance Operations.
- Maintain and update the Company's marketing capability list.
- Collaborate with senior management and production teams to support the company's goals and objectives.
- Enforce and follow all policies and regulations.
- Back up department functions and perform other duties as necessary.
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REQUIRED ABILITY TO:
Focus and deliver results.
Problem-solve and achieve targeted results with minimal supervision.
Proficiently utilize MS Office.
Plan, organize and set clear expectations for team and monitor progress by mentoring when required to achieve goals.
Arrange competing priorities to meet goals and deadlines.
Demonstrate professional and excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
Build alliances, partnerships and collaborate with customers and co-workers in a tactful, professional and respectful manner. Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Resolve workplace differences and conflict to achieve goals and objectives in a professional manner.
Create an environment that supports new ideas, input and creative solutions when faced with challenges.
Listen to others attentively and retain/process information effectively.
Promote a professional culture that is trustwort