Aircraft Maintenance:
Inspect and maintain company aircraft, engines, appliances and
components in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations Pt 43
and Pt 135
Schedule maintenance and inspections for company aircraft assuring
that all maintenance and inspections conducted (both in- house and
outside maintenance and/or inspections) comply with company
maintenance policies, relevant Federal Aviation Regulations, and
standard industry practices
Ensure aircraft are safely released for all flights
Work within the regulations and safety goals to release aircraft on
schedule
Maintain current Calibrated Tooling Inventory and Shelf-Life Limited
Inventory
Maintain company tooling and Ground Support Equipment
Record Keeping:
Maintain aircraft records to current FAA and company standards
Audit all company work orders, Purchase Orders, and Invoices
Maintain an effective maintenance control system
Monitor and audit contract agencies in their performance of
maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, and record keeping
in an approved manner.
FAA Liaison:
Initiate all forms and reports required by the FAA such as Service
Difficulty Reports and Mechanical Interruption Summary
Review, coordinate and resolve all planned major repairs or
modifications with contract agencies and Federal Aviation
Administration if necessary
Apply for any necessary Ferry Flight Permits with Seattle FSDO as
required
Maintain positive working relationship with local FAA PMIs
Department Management & Leadership:
Responsible for the hiring, oversight, training, and management of
team of mechanics reporting to the Director of Maintenance
Maintain current training records for all company maintenance
personnel
Provide positive leadership for department including regular
performance feedback and support for staff development
Conduct aircraft and maintenance department regular budget
reviews
Company Management:
Maintain effective liaison with the company President, General
Manager, the Director of Operations, the Chief Pilot, the Dispatch
and Sales managers and with other outside agencies in
accomplishing maintenance or inspections on company aircraft or
components
Maintain professional and effective communication and relationships
with aircraft owners and company departments
Conduct and participate in any required audits, and safety meetings
as applicable to maintenance operations
Promote a positive safety culture
Notify the Director of Safety of any instances of actual or potential
safety compromise
Customer Relations:
Maintain professional and effective communication and relationships
with aircraft owners
Maintain professional demeanor and dress as both owners and
charter customers will see all maintenance staff on site