Supervisor - Line Maintenance (DFW)

About the role

Oversees line maintenance operations and supervises line maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and coordinate SMS activities as directed, including:
  • Coordinate the development, implementation, maintenance, and integration of the SMS throughout Frontier.
  • Identify hazards and safety risk assessments including change management.
  • Ensure effectiveness of safety risk controls.
  • Promote safety.
  • Advise the accountable executive on the performance of the SMS and on any need for improvement.
• Accountable for achieving safety performance relative to job tasks.
• Manage risk acceptable level: green or lower as defined by Frontier’s company risk matrix.
• Take action to remove inoperative equipment from use, instruct proper tagging, and action repair or replacement.
• Monitor maintenance activities to ensure performance levels are sufficient to provide the highest possible standards of quality and safety.
• Determine work priorities on the shift.
• Supervise maintenance performed by Frontier maintenance personnel on company aircraft as well as contract aircraft.
• Provide timely and accurate information on aircraft status.
• Determine job standards, test personnel productivity, safety habits and workmanship.
• Review and evaluate maintenance performance and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Assist in formulation of departmental policy.
• Assist in creating and administer company and departmental budget and performance commitments.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly shelf life audits at maintenance stations, as applicable.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained at a level of safety that meets the National Bureau of Standards requirements and/or the manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct lost and found tool investigations and complete associated reports.
• Perform computer and administrative functions as assigned by manager.
• Identify possibilities for operational improvements and communicate them to management.
• Ensure adherence to airport and aircraft security regulations and report any violations and/or potential violations to management.
• Perform Shift Turnover as required per GMM 10.09.
• Audit completed aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents) generated by RON and line maintenance.
• Monitor the proper completion of aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, Engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents) during RON and line maintenance.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all assigned work documents and records.
• Make FMIS entries as required.
• Ensure that department personnel, including themselves, are properly trained, qualified, and current to perform assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager, Maintenance Control.
• Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation is authorized.

Qualifications

• FAA-certificated mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Requires 3 years previous line maintenance experience.
• Previous supervisory, lead or directing workforce experience (or previous leadership experience).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent working knowledge of company maintenance policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate in an effective, calm and professional manner at all times.
• Ability to lead and motivate maintenance personnel in a positive and professional manner.
• General computer and administrative skills.
• Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, and administrate workloads to subordinates.

Equipment Operated

All maintenance equipment and tooling.

Work Environment

• Varying work schedule – expected to work at least 1 week of graveyard shift per month.
• May require 40+ hours / week.
• Elevated noise levels.

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Positions Supervised

None

Pay

$90,094 - $119,583