Shop Manager

Location : Aguadilla, PR

Job Type : Direct

Hours : Full Time

Required Years of Experience : � MRO experience of 8 years (heavy maintenance) is also desirable.

Required Education : � Technical university degree or relevant job experience or B1 or B2 license or equivalent

Travel : No

Relocation : No

Job Industry : Airline - Aviation

Job Description :

Has the authority and responsibility for supervising persons that perform the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration tasks of the repair stations back shops assigned to him/her. Is responsible to assure that the workshop processes control, evaluation of the shop expenses, finances, and development of the operations to meet the needs of the company and to ensure that the shops operation is following all requirements of 14 CFR and manufacturer's recommendations. To comply with all applicable 14 CFR requirements and manufacturer’s recommendations, the Workshop Manager has delegated responsibility for providing adequate training, equipment, material, and competent personnel, pertinent to maintenance operations of his/her workshop(s).

He/she may establish standards to improve and/or assist in the operation of the repair station. The position can be assigned in charge of all back shops or combining any of those into several areas. Currently two areas are designed and assigned: Interior and Paint Shops on one hand as well as Structures, and Composite on the other.

Required Qualifications :

· Ensure there are enough personnel with the training or knowledge and experience to perform the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations.

· Assuring that the maintenance and repair of all articles and components is properly accomplished within the authority of the repair station.

· Assisting, supervising, and directing workshop personnel in the performance of their duties so that work is accomplished on schedule and in accordance with applicable 14 CFR requirements and Repair Station Procedures.

· Train, assist, and supervise workshop personnel in proper work procedures and practices.

· Ensure training (e.g., On-the-Job Training) of workshop personnel in the proper work practices and procedures, including observation of safety precautions during the performance of their duties.

· Establishing procedures to determine the need for original and recurrent training for all personnel under his supervision consistent with the work to be performed.

· Assuring the appropriate maintenance entries on maintenance forms and Job Cards used by the workshops are properly executed daily by the responsible technicians.

· Assure that workshop personnel record the work performed on Job Cards and supplementary forms as required.

· Ensure that proper entries are made into maintenance logs and work orders IAW 14 CFR part 43 and Operator/Air Carrier manuals.

· Assuring that each workshop employee has received training in the hazard communication standard, and the handling of chemical waste if appropriate to the employee’s job function.

· Ensure workshop personnel have the appropriate equipment, tools, and maintenance data for performing assigned tasks.

· Ensure maintenance operations are performed in the appropriate sequence (as determined by the applicable maintenance data), that inspections are requested in an orderly and timely manner, and that maintenance activities are performed according to the appropriate maintenance data and customer requirements.

· Verify that the work is performed in accordance with the applicable technical data.

· Oversee the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations is authorized to perform.

· Oversee the work performed by any individuals unfamiliar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to perform that work.

· Ensure equipment in need of calibration is delivered to the tool crib.

· Ensure that maintenance equipment and tools are maintained in good working order.

· Assure that workshop personnel are properly trained and practice proper handling of parts during the accomplishment of maintenance to maintain adequate preservation of parts during the maintenance process.

· Reassure awareness of the risks of exposure to toxic substances, such as chromium, and follow established safety procedures to minimize exposure, taking necessary precautions to protect themselves and others.

· Reassure awareness of the risks of exposure to toxic substances and follow established safety procedures to minimize exposure, taking necessary precautions to protect themselves and others.

· See that unairworthy parts are segregated and quarantined in such a way as to prevent their reuse as serviceable parts.

· Ensure that all test equipment or tools used to make airworthiness determinations are labeled and current in accordance with this manual before use.

· Establishing standards to assure that adequate safety precautions are observed.

· Work with Department Managers on production issues, including quality, facilities, equipment, and processes.

· Thoroughly familiar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to perform the assigned maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration tasks (See, 14 CFR §§ 145.153(a), (b)).

· Thoroughly familiar with the applicable regulations, RSQCM manual, Repair Station Training Program, and the IQ MOVE processes used for ensuring work is performed properly.