A&P Supervisor

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers, including assigning duties for maximum utilization of manpower, analyzing and resolving work problems, and maintaining effective communication to promote teamwork and cooperation.
• Ensures employees receive proper orientation and training, provides on-the-job instruction as necessary, and documents training in employee records.
• Counsels employees and makes recommendations to management regarding hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Interprets company policies, enforces safety regulations, ensures proper use of equipment, and upholds quality standards.
• Ensures that all work performed complies with applicable technical data, FAA regulations, and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.
• Ensures that required paperwork is properly completed, signed, and compliant with regulations and procedures.
• Secures customer approval for original and revised estimates to accomplish maintenance on aircraft and components.
• Evaluates schedules, estimates work-hour requirements, and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Reviews non-preplanned documents to identify tooling requirements and provides timely estimates for maintenance within scope of responsibility.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Supervises the dismantling of aircraft and ensures that valid job numbers, part numbers, and serial numbers are documented on all aircraft parts/components removed from aircraft in work.
• Directs activities to protect employees from harm, ensures all work is performed safely, and maintains safe working conditions.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
• Solid communication skills, including reading, writing, and following/verbal written instructions in English.
• Ability to supervise multiple projects and apply technical data effectively.
• Skilled in problem-solving, adapting to changing priorities, and remaining calm in emergencies.
• Basic knowledge of supervisory techniques and human behavior.
• Ability to operate a standard-shift vehicle and applicable equipment safely.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Requirements: FAA Airframe & Powerplant License, Five years of aviation maintenance experience with leadership responsibilities, Current and valid Driver’s License, High school diploma or equivalent.
• PREFERRED: Two years of education in Aviation Management or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Occasional crawling, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Equipment Operated: Protective equipment required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, apron, gloves, safety harness, breathing equipment.