Flight Maintenance Manager

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Flight Maintenance Manager is responsible for the operation and supervision of the Certified Repair Station and Flight Maintenance Department. This position ensures that the University’s aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition. This position is also responsible for the investigation to determine cause of discrepancies found in the quality of workmanship, procedures, materials, and any abnormal deficiencies found in aircraft maintained by the repair station.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides adequate training, equipment, materials, and competent personnel pertinent to the operations of the repair station

• Determines the need for initial and recurrent training of personnel consistent with the work to be performed

• Maintains and keeps a current file of required regulatory data

• Maintains and keep current the required technical data on all aircraft, engines, propellers, and appliances for the maintenance performed or to be performed; includes manufacturer's maintenance and overhaul manuals, service bulletins, parts specification, related FAA approved data, and any other technical data used by the repair station

• Maintains and revises the repair station manuals, personnel rosters, and employment summaries

• Makes application for changes to the repair stations operation specifications

• Contracts maintenance functions to non-certificated facilities

• Submits reports in a format acceptable to the FAA within 96 hours after discovery of any serious failure, malfunction, or defect of an article

• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Leadership and team management skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Planning and organization skills

• Interpersonal skills; ability to interact with students

• Detail-oriented

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Flight Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in Airframe & Power-plant (A&P) Mechanics

• Seven years of experience in mechanical repair shop

• Previous supervisory and/or management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in business administration, management or aviation

Salary/Benefits:

$82,240-102,800 (salary commensurate with experience) plus benefits including vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program, and wellness program.

Function

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.