What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Fleet Technical Manager position at Flexjet?
The Lead FTM (Fleet Technical Manager) will be based out of our Corporate Offices in Richmond Heights, Ohio
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technical expertise and recommendations to various support groups of the control center when requested.
- Monitor coordination of maintenance activities for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance as well as follow-up procedures for delays and cancellations.
- Drive continuous improvement in aircraft availability, dispatch reliability, operating costs, and owner satisfaction with the Flexjet TWG process.
- Work in cross-functional environment to develop immediate and cost-effective solutions to operational problems.
- Monitors coordinators in troubleshooting complex aircraft maintenance issues
- Monitor the inspection program and service bulletins issued by OEMs.
- Has proficient knowledge of the active participation in the SMS.
- Consistently improves the Dispatch Availability of their fleet.
- Responsible for overseeing the training of the engine and Fleet managers.
- Lead Fleet Technical Manager will be the central point of communications within the Fleet Technical Working Group and the Support Committee (SC).
- The Lead Fleet Technical Manager will assign projects that come into the (FTWG) and be the final decision if a project is in dispute.
- The Lead Fleet Technical Manager will assume the role of a Fleet Technical Manager in their absence or delegate the responsibility to another Fleet Technical Manager as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
- Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs.
- Ability to effectively manage the team members and TWG process.
- Successful candidate will be highly motivated individual and a self-starter who works effectively under pressure and within time constraints.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
- Must be willing to work flexible schedules
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required.
- Bachelors degree in related field is desired; and/or 12 years of experience in an aviation environment.
- Must have working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Proficient in FAA 135 GMM and OEM manufactures inspection programs.
- Must be proficient in multiple specific fleet and engine types with Factory OEM training.
- Has working relationship with other Flexjet departments.
- Quality Assurance
- Procurement
- MOCC and Planning
- Engineering
