Aircraft Maintenance Manager

About the role

GlobalX Air is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations for our Airbus A319/A320/A321 fleet within a fast-paced, high-tempo Part 121 charter and scheduled-service operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and supervise daily line and base maintenance activities for the A319/A320/A321 fleet, ensuring compliance with the approved maintenance program, MEL/CDL procedures, and AD/SB compliance schedules.
• Serve as the operational point of contact for Maintenance Control on aircraft-on-ground (AOG) events, driving root-cause troubleshooting and return-to-service decisions to minimize schedule disruption.
• Directly supervise, schedule, and evaluate maintenance teams; manage shift coverage across a 24/7 operation and coordinate contract/vendor labor as needed.
• Review and approve maintenance records, logbook entries, and non-routine discrepancies for accuracy, traceability, and compliance prior to aircraft release to service.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and the Director of Maintenance to address audit findings, internal/external inspection results, and corrective action plans, including FAA and customer audits.
• Cooker parts, tooling, and GSE availability with Materials/Supply Chain to prevent maintenance delays and AOG exposure.
• Enforce GOM, CAMP, and General Maintenance Manual (GMM) procedures, and hold staff accountable to “do-it-right-the-first-time” standards and departmental expectations.
• Support training, qualification, and OJT sign-off for maintenance personnel in accordance with the approved training program.
• Investigate maintenance errors, human factors events, and repeat discrepancies; document findings and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours maintenance and regulatory matters as required by operational tempo.
• Support lease-return and delivery-condition inspections, STC/Form 337 documentation review, and cabin configuration compliance as fleet needs require.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required; current and in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of Part 121/145 air carrier maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a lead, supervisory, or management capacity.
• Direct hands-on and supervisory experience with Airbus A319/A320/A321-family aircraft, including line, base, and non-routine maintenance.
• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 5, 43, 91, 117, 119, and 121, and demonstrated experience operating within an approved CAMP/GMM.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo, schedule-driven charter or scheduled-service environment.
• Strong record-keeping discipline and experience with maintenance tracking systems (e.g., CAMP, TRAX, CORRIDOR, or equivalent MRO/MIS software).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical write-ups, discrepancy reports, and shift turnover documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport-issued security badging (SIDA) and pass required background checks.
• Willingness to work variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and be available for on-call/AOG response.

Qualifications

• Prior Director of Maintenance (DOM), Assistant DOM, or Chief Inspector experience under 14 CFR119.67(c) or equivalent.
• Experience with Airbus ETOPS-supported operations and associated maintenance program requirements.
• Experience managing lease-return, delivery, or induction inspections, including STC compliance review and Form 337 traceability.
• Prior experience with FAA POI/PMI relationships and direct participation in FAA audits or inspections.
• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance Management, Aviation Technology, or a related field.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to work on an active flight line, in hangar environments, and around operating aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders/stands, work at heights, and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to noise, weather, fuel, and chemical/solvent environments typical of aircraft maintenance operations.
• Extended and irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call response consistent with a 24/7 airline operation.

Benefits

A fast-growing charter and scheduled-service carrier with a modern Airbus and Boeing fleet.
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, plus benefits package.
A performance-driven culture that rewards accountability, technical excellence, and direct, no-hedging communication.
Clear path for growth into senior maintenance leadership roles, including Director of Maintenance track.