Weekend Shift Supervisor - DAS Aviation - 1612

About the role

The Weekend Shift Supervisor reports directly to the Repair Station Manager and is responsible for managing weekend shift production operations and providing direct oversight to shop personnel. The successful candidate will coordinate daily operational workflows throughout the shift, ensuring high productivity, maintaining stringent safety standards, and fostering a consistently positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the weekend shift operations for the following specialized departments: Structures, Paint, Nacelle, and Composite Bond.
• Executing pre-planned repair operations for active work orders, establishing clear workflow priorities, and sequencing tasks for component maintenance within assigned departments.
• Managing operational schedules and coordinating shop floor activities to guarantee that production processes and final product quality meet or exceed customer expectations and delivery deadlines.
• Coordinating with supporting departments to implement efficient operational methods and continuous process improvements.
• Developing personnel within your area of responsibility to successfully achieve departmental performance and production goals.
• Conducting performance evaluations for personnel within your assigned departments.
• Providing technical guidance, performance mentorship, and problem-solving support to shop floor personnel.
• Maintaining all work areas, shop equipment, and tools in a clean, safe, and fully serviceable condition.
• Assuring that periodic checks and calibrations are systematically performed on special tools and test equipment, and verifying that accurate, up-to-date records of these calibrations are maintained.
• Ensuring that all required production and maintenance entries on Repair Station work orders are properly and accurately executed by the responsible mechanics.
• Verifying that all personnel consistently perform at or above established company and regulatory quality standards.
• Ensuring that personnel strictly observe all relevant safety precautions and protocols for the functions they perform.
• Supervising the proper handling, protection, and preservation of all components and parts throughout the entire repair and post-completion lifecycle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (college-level coursework or a technical degree in a related field is a plus).
• Valid Driver's License.
• 3–5 years of professional aircraft or component maintenance experience.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and fluently speak English.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Hands-on experience with both sheet metal and composite structural repairs.
• Proven problem-solving capability and the ability to effectively multi-task under operational pressures.
• Proficiency in typing and professional electronic communication, including writing clear, concise emails and text documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills with a dependable, organized work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hangar environment.

Additional requirements

• Attend work consistently as scheduled, including required overtime and weekend shifts.
• Notify your supervisor well in advance of your shift start time if you are unable to report to work.
• Possess reliable daily transportation to ensure punctual arrival.
• Strictly adhere to all company policies and safety regulations during the performance of your duties.
• Proactively maintain a safe working environment and report any unsafe conditions immediately to the Facilities Maintenance Manager.
• Read, understand, and carefully follow all safety labels on chemical materials, as well as operational manuals for powered equipment.
• Report all workplace accidents or incidents immediately to the Facilities Maintenance Manager.

Physical and working conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the shop floor.
• Routine and repetitive physical motion involving arms, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to operate personal computers running Apple and Microsoft products, with specific proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work on elevated platforms (up to 40 feet in the air) while utilizing required fall-protection safety gear.
• Comprehensive understanding and precise implementation of aviation regulations, internal quality manuals, and operational guidelines.
• Critical thinking and advanced technical troubleshooting capabilities for sheet metal and composite repairs.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with colleagues in a professional, respectful manner.
• Strong project coordination and task-prioritization capabilities.
• Proven team management and leadership skills.
• The majority of work will be accomplished in a dynamic aircraft maintenance shop (hangar) floor environment, with secondary tasks completed in a standard office setting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and matching 401(k)
• Immediate paid time off (PTO) accrual starting on day one
• Weekly pay cycles