Flight Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Flight Maintenance Manager oversees the aviation maintenance program, supervises and mentors a team of skilled mechanics, manages inspections and repairs, maintains FAA Part 145 Repair Station compliance, and ensures the aircraft are mission-ready.

Responsibilities

• Supervises other mechanics and manages the aviation maintenance program
• Performs skilled work of complex difficulty involving maintenance of Sheriff's Office aircraft, Flight Unit equipment, and other repair tasks
• Conducts periodic inspections to ensure safety and airworthiness of all aircraft
• Diagnoses and repairs both fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• Manages the repair of structural defects and installation of specialized equipment
• Estimates repair costs and orders parts and supplies
• Schedules and prioritizes work for staff
• Liaises with FAA and maintains the repair station manual
• Maintains records of flight time and complies with Federal Aviation Regulations

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience maintaining aircraft as a certificated mechanic, including experience in maintaining Airbus AS350 series
• Three (3) years of experience repairing aircraft in a certificated FAA repair station, including one (1) year in the capacity of approving aircraft for return to service
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Valid FAA Aircraft Mechanic License with both Airframe & Powerplant ratings
• Valid Inspection Authorization (IA) certification
• Personal mechanic's tools required in aircraft and airframe maintenance and repair
• Valid Florida driver’s license

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aircraft and airframe maintenance for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• Ability to conduct periodic inspections to ensure safety and airworthiness of all aircraft
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools to maintain and repair aircraft
• Skilled in diagnosing and repairing both fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• Time management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Supervisory skills
• Verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations to aircraft repair work
• Ability to diagnose and repair aircraft
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Paid leave
• Satisfaction of knowing work directly contributes to the safety and security of the community

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Four-day workweek consisting of four 10-hour shifts in a modern, climate-controlled aircraft hangar

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter. No phone calls please.