Airworthiness Manager - DTN

Job Description:

Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking an Airworthiness Manager to join the Part 135 Maintenance Department at Metro Aviation, Inc. Headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality traditional aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that we will:

Allow our customers to safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
Allow our employees to exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
Ensure the financial stability of the corporation.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture. We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Airworthiness Manager is responsible for providing direct supervision, planning, management, oversight, and responsibility for the Airworthiness and Records Departments.

Essential Functions

Manage and oversee the development of and revisions to the company Approved Aircraft Inspection Program (AAIP), Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) Program, Aircraft Conformity Process, and inspection requirements based on instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Supplemental Type Certificates or other approved data for inclusion in the company AAIP, Master Inspections Lists, Configuration Control Documents, Weight and Balance Charts, Equipment Lists, Aircraft Conformity Book and Site Binder
Monitor new and recurring FAA Airworthiness Directives and manufacturer’s Service Bulletins; interpret and disseminate complex technical data for proper corrective actions by Aviation Maintenance Technicians
Coordinate Company manual revision approvals through the Director of Maintenance Part 135, while working closely with FAA Airworthiness Inspectors
Assist in the performance of 14 CFR Part 135 conformity inspections of Company aircraft
Ensure compliance with FARs, maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins/service letters
Guarantee that all Company aircraft/maintenance records are collected, reviewed, documented, and stored as required by the Metro Aviation, Inc. General Operations Manual and in accordance with FAA regulations
Manage and assist in Aircraft Acceptance Inspections, Type Certificate Data Sheet Conformity Inspections, Supplemental Type Certificate Conformity Inspections, FAA Form 337 Conformity Inspections, and physical inventory of the aircraft
Revise the Aircraft Status Report to reflect changes stemming from Airworthiness Directives, Manufacturer’s Bulletins, revisions, or other applicable data
Create, update, correct, and accurately maintain Maintenance Requirement in the company technical records database
Communicate and correct time, cycle, calendar, DMR, Aircraft Logbook, parts tags or other aircraft records documentation errors discovered
Establish a filing system for component historical records not presently installed on fleet aircraft
Manage and oversee of all Company publications
Ensure aircraft records documentation include but not limited to:
o Aircraft historical records
o Component historical records
o Aircraft logbooks
o FAA Form 337s
o ICAs
o Parts tags
o Inspection checklists
o FAA Form 8130-3s
o Status Sheet Change Forms and all other associated aircraft records documentation
o Control and track the removal and return of any aircraft records from the Records Office
o AD, ASB and SB compliance tracking
Supervisory responsibility and accountability for Airworthiness Department personnel including; determining workload, delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, workplace procedures and functions
Participate in corrective action in coordination with the Director of Maintenance Part 135 in accordance with all policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

Supervised Positions

Manager of Aircraft Documentation
Airworthiness Specialist

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)

Strong knowledge of 14 CFR regulations applicable to the maintenance of aircraft operated on a part 135 Air Carrier Certificate
Strong knowledge of managing aircraft records, AAIP’s, MEL’s, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Weight and Balance, Equipment Lists and Major Alteration/Repair processes and data
Prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines
High attention to detail
High critical thinking to use logic and reasoning to identify, research, and resolve issues
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products

Education & Experience

Valid FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic Certificate, Inspection Authorization a plus
Must possess a minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience with a Part 135 air carrier preferably in a quality assurance role

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer

Work Environment

Temperature-controlled office
Exposure to outdoor shops with potential extreme cold and hot temperatures and loud noises

Work Status, Schedule, & Travel

Full-time
Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
On-call
Minimal Travel maybe required

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Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.

Job Ident #: 530

Company Details

Metro Aviation, Inc.

P.O. Box 7008
Shreveport, Louisiana 71137 USA
www.metroaviation.com/

Few companies can provide the many services, dedication, stability, and excellence that Metro Aviation offers when it comes to completing and operating aircraft. The company completes 30+ aircraft per year and currently operates 160+ aircraft for 40+...

Benefits:
Metro Aviation offers an exceptional benefit package inclusive of: 100% Company paid Medical/Dental premiums, Vision, Prescription Drug Plan, Basic Life & AD&D and Short Term Disability. 50% Company paid Long Term Disability premiums. Sick days and PTO are also provided. 7 Paid holidays, an Employee Development program consisting of college tuition reimbursement for qualified courses and a company sponsored 401K with a 75% match on up to 7% of an employee’s gross earnings.

Supported Manufacturers:
Bell, Airbus, Pilatus, Beechcraft, Cessna Citation, Lear

Supported Models:
B407 - EC130B4 - AS350B2 - AS350B3 - BK117B1 - BK117B - BK117C1 - EC135 Series - EC135 w/Helionix - EC145 Series - PC12-45 - PC12-47E - B200 - C560+ - CE525 - LR75 - EC130B4 - EC155B1 Corporate Aircraft: BE90, CE550

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Job Info

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Metro Aviation, Inc.

P.O. Box 7008
Shreveport, Louisiana 71137 USA
www.metroaviation.com/