Manager Aviation Maintenance Global Aerospace Logistics

Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) is currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced candidate for job position of a Manager Aviation Maintenance. This vacancy was recently posted by the company’s career page and is openly accepting applications from all eligible aspirants.

Purpose of Manager Aviation Maintenance

• Reports directly to & carries out directives from Operations Manager on all related maintenance programs and operations.
• Manages all maintenance planning, administrative and resource management activities.
• Responsible for the overall day to day functions of the maintenance department functions.

Duties of Manager Aviation Maintenance

• Manages aircraft maintenance personnel by establishing a schedule and controlling work hours and overtime. Must ensure that all aircraft inspection procedures, maintenance practices, standards, and records comply with all OEM, Regulatory Authorities (FAA,EASA Etc), TAMMS-A, and the company regulations.
• Responsible for oversight, guidance, and counseling of all section managers must ensure that all Team Leads are conducting productive and positive oversight of their sections.
• Ensures all primary and recurrent training programs of all maintenance personnel is maintain. Assure that personnel are trained on new model aircraft before being assigned to duties on those aircraft.
• Ensuring that all aircraft are being maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, technical manuals, airworthiness directives, and good maintenance practices.
• Responsible for the direction of all activities to include comprehensive phase inspections, modifications, repair of aircraft structure, engines and accessories in absence of Manager.
• Assist Production Control in the scheduling of aircraft maintenance considering such factors as work flow, location of equipment facilities, tools, supplies & job requirements.
• Maintain a close liaison with Production Control and Maintenance Team Leads to provide current status of aircraft & forecast down times.
• Determine maintenance personnel requirements based on present & projected workloads.
• May delegate authority and functions to other personnel but must retain responsibility for all assigned personnel.
• Must ensure that all personnel have the tools, equipment and training in order to support the mission requirements. Must ensure a healthy work environment and must be able to lead by example.
• Assist Program Manager and Operations Manager with other duties assigned.

Qualification & Experienced 

• High school diploma.
• FAA Airframe and powerplant certificate or industry equivalent.
• Graduation from military or commercial aircraft maintenance school or course required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in aviation maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supervisory role.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Must have strong knowledge of FAA, EASA, etc and/or equivalent Army maintenance practices including The Army Maintenance Management System for Aviation (TAMMS- A), Aeronautical Equipment Maintenance Management Procedures and ATP Aviation Maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of production and quality control preferred.
• Good knowledge of aviation logistics and asset management preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge in the use of common tools, special tools, test equipment and aviation ground support equipment used in performing maintenance on the relevant aircraft.
• Valid UAE driving license.

Admin Officer Global Aerospace Logistics