Aircraft Maintenance, Shop Manager

About the role

The Piston Shop Manager leads the day-to-day operation of the Piston Shop, ensuring every project moves through on schedule, on budget, and in full compliance with FAA regulations. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will guide a team of A&P mechanics, keep work orders and customer communication on track, and remove the barriers that slow a shop down. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of aircraft maintenance processes, and the ability to hold a team accountable while keeping the shop productive and safe.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide A&P mechanics; direct the Piston Shop's day-to-day work activity.
• Schedule shop work and manage technician assignments to match workload and priorities.
• Manage projects to ensure schedule attainment and adherence to budget.
• Identify and break down barriers causing schedule delays.
• Aid in troubleshooting, answer technical questions, and help find solutions to keep maintenance projects and technicians on task.
• Direct team members to stay on task and complete work in the most efficient manner.
• Review and approve completed work orders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant FAA regulations.
• Communicate company goals and project expectations clearly to employees.
• Handle conflict among employees and drive accountability to company metrics.
• Communicate with customers regarding scheduling, maintenance status, squawk approval, and invoicing.
• Communicate cross-functionally with shipping, receiving, parts, HR, and other company leadership as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of piston aircraft maintenance experience.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) required.
• Must be able to relocate to North Platte, NE 69101 prior to starting work.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Relocation assistance