Technical Service Manager (1st Shift)

Technical Service Manager (1st Shift)

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

What you will be doing as a Technical Service Manager:

In this role, you can expect to be the main point of contact for all aircraft maintenance, ensuring smooth hangar operations and supporting the maintenance manager. You'll work in a team environment providing crucial updates to the Customer Service Manager to help maintain positive relationships with customers. As a supervisor, you'll lead a team of technicians within the service center. Your responsibilities may include:

• Lean Manufacturing: Implement lean processes aiming to reduce waste and improve productivity (focusing on the 5S method) and coordinating Area Team Development events
• Quality Assurance: Ensure work meets established policies, procedures, and quality standards to help maintain customer safety and satisfaction
• Safety & Efficiency: Oversee safety protocols, quality control, schedule adherence, and overall efficiency at the Service Center, ensuring a safe and productive environment
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze shop performance metrics (LUE, Billing Efficiency, Productivity, schedule adherence) with the Maintenance Manager to identify trends and implement corrective actions
• Team Supervision: Assign and realign team tasks, provide coaching, conduct evaluations, manage disciplinary actions, and collaborate with team members regarding working conditions and ergonomic opportunities
• Customer Follow-Up: Resolve post-delivery issues, address Maintenance Visit Performance Evaluation concerns, and ensure all open issues involving parts or return maintenance are resolved promptly

Qualifications

What you need to be successful:

• A&P License is required
• Experience required: Seven (7) years of aircraft maintenance experience OR 5 years aircraft maintenance experience and bachelors degree in aviation or related field
• A Repairman Certificate/EASA License is preferred
• Experience in aircraft maintenance, service center or customer service is helpful
• The ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport if applicable is required

Why join us?

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. 401K company match additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation, education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester, flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications, fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning, free financial consultations and guidance. Explore more benefits here.

Note on Compensation

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company and Job Details

• Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
• Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
• Job Function: Flight Operations
• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
• Job Type: Standard
• Shift: First Shift
• Relocation: Available
• Job Posting: 03/11/2026, 5:44:48 PM
• Job Number: 339638