Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager

STS Aviation Services is hiring Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager in Melbourne, Florida .Educational Background/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GEDAirframe or Powerplant License5 years' experience in aircraft heavy maintenance or modification5 years' supervisory or lead experience in heavy maintenance or modificationsWorking knowledge of FAA regulations pertaining to FAR Part 145 repair station operationsGeneral Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)Excellent verbal, written, computer, and presentation skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organizations.Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, database software such as AvPro, or similar, email and other web-based applicationsPreferred SkillsAssociates or Bachelor's degree in business management or related technical fieldProject Management certificationTwo (2) years previous project management experience at a FAR 145 repair stationWorking knowledge of process improvement methodology and application i.e. (Six Sigma. Lean Principles)Nature of WorkOffice environmentWill work with the production team on aircraft to evaluate status of program to make sure all program goals are met, and to provide guidance if changes are required.Possibility of travel to meet customers' project needs, or to evaluate offsite project production.Desired CharacteristicsPossess verbal, written presentation, problem solving and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade and/or facilitate discussions with all levels of employees, management & customersProven planning and organizational skills to process, coordinate, prioritize and track workload requirements in a multi-project environmentExcellent working knowledge of all aspects of maintenance to include mechanical, structural and avionics systemsBe self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a teamClassificationNon-Exempt Hourly - Full Time RegularGeneral ResponsibilitiesProvide planning, administrative, budgetary, and reporting of assigned Modification or Heavy Maintenance lines.Also, provides support to avionics, fuel, composite and paint.Ensure work is performed safely within budgeted time and while remaining in regulatory compliance and meeting customer and company guidelines.Performs and recommends management actions related to hiring, scheduling, employee development, coaching, mentoring.Being the liaison point of contact between STS and the customer.Any other duties delegated by the DOM, or VP of Operations.#J-18808-Ljbffr