What the position is:

The Base Manager is directly supervising and coordinating Line Maintenance functions in the respective maintenance base and reports to the Director of Base Maintenance.

Essential functions:

• Management of personnel, programs, policies, and procedures of the maintenance organization to ensure compliance with 14 CFR, airworthiness of aircraft, and a safe work environment
• Oversee Airworthiness Release and Aircraft Flight/Maintenance Log entry process and recording requirements
• Communicate with Maintenance Control / Planning and update the status on work in progress
• Maintenance programs process
• Ensure appropriate manuals, service bulletins and Airworthiness Directive (ADs) are available to support the assigned work
• Ensure sufficient materials/tooling is available to support aircraft maintenance and alteration requirements
• Oversee the parts and material control process, as well as tool calibration
• Prepare detailed reports on accidents, equipment damage or damage to facilities to the Director of Maintenance and appropriate departments and make recommendations to prevent their reoccurrence
• Monitor compliance with On the Job Training (OJT) for assigned personnel
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of maintenance personnel per CommutAir employee performance criteria, and provide feedback and guidance to achieve performance improvements
• Monitor duty time requirements and limitations process
• Update Computer systems with revised information as required
• Comply with and update General Maintenance Manual (GMM) maintenance policies, procedures, content, and revisions
• Ensure facility and equipment is in safe and proper working condition
• Other assigned duties by the Director of Maintenance and VP of Maintenance

General requirements & qualifications:

• Must hold a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate and required company authorizations
• Demonstrated technical knowledge required to perform the duties of this position
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience as a certificated mechanic
• Demonstrated positive attitude toward productivity, safety, and quality of maintenance
• Hold a valid state-issued drivers license and government-issued passport with a driving record in good standing
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Computer skills in MS Office and airline operations software