Job Description

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully developed. Benefits may include medical coverage, paid holidays, state mandated sick leave, and assignment related compensation. We continuously evaluate our benefits and policies to meet current and future requirements.

Position: Supervisor

Location: Goodyear, AZ

International Candidates: International candidates are eligible to apply.

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor to oversee aircraft maintenance operations in Goodyear, AZ. This position is responsible for supervising maintenance personnel, establishing work priorities, supporting project schedules, maintaining safety and quality standards, and helping ensure aircraft projects are completed on time and within established budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, significant aircraft maintenance experience, and demonstrated leadership ability in an MRO or production maintenance environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned maintenance personnel and coordinate daily work assignments and priorities
• Establish shift priorities and prepare work assignments to support efficient transition between incoming and outgoing crews
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, training, and completion of assigned maintenance activities
• Coordinate with Project Management and Planning to establish schedules, priorities, manpower requirements, and project goals
• Monitor aircraft project progress, labor utilization, parts requirements, and budget performance
• Conduct periodic in process audits to verify maintenance quality and compliance
• Ensure mechanics are using current and correct technical reference data when performing maintenance tasks
• Coordinate with Quality and Inspection personnel during aircraft inspections and project delivery
• Participate in aircraft investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities
• Maintain detailed communication with Leads regarding aircraft status, work progress, discrepancies, and shift turnover
• Promote compliance with FAA requirements, company procedures, safety requirements, confined space procedures, and lockout tagout practices
• Ensure required technical training is provided to maintenance personnel as needed

Competencies

• Leadership: Directs maintenance personnel and maintains accountability for assigned work
• Planning: Organizes manpower, work priorities, schedules, and aircraft maintenance activities effectively
• Technical Knowledge: Applies aircraft maintenance requirements, FAA regulations, and approved technical data
• Problem Solving: Resolves operational, technical, scheduling, and personnel issues effectively
• Communication: Communicates clearly with technicians, Leads, Project Managers, Quality personnel, and other departments
• Safety and Quality: Promotes safe practices and ensures maintenance meets applicable quality and airworthiness requirements

Summary of Education, Experience and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive aircraft maintenance experience or previous production supervisory experience required
• Aviation or business degree, or equivalent aviation experience, preferred
• Previous experience supervising aircraft maintenance personnel strongly preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices and FAA requirements
• Ability to lead, organize, and prioritize maintenance teams and assigned workloads
• Ability to interpret aircraft drawings, blueprints, manuals, and technical documentation
• Ability to monitor project schedules, labor hours, parts usage, and budget performance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, preferred
• Ability to work effectively with Project Management, Planning, Quality, and maintenance personnel
• Strong organizational, decision making, and conflict resolution skills

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work is performed in an active aircraft MRO environment and may involve continual noise and exposure to aircraft maintenance operations.

The position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing steps, ladders, or service stands, reaching overhead, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAL AeroStaff Contract Employee Benefits

Eligible GAL AeroStaff contract employees may receive:

• Medical benefits after 90 days of employment
• Three paid holidays per year after 90 days of employment: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
• State mandated sick leave, where applicable
• Travel pay, when applicable to the assignment
• Per diem split, when applicable to the assignment
• Access to a 401(k) plan

Any employer 401(k) contribution or match is discretionary and is not guaranteed. GAL AeroStaff does not provide company wide vacation or sick leave beyond applicable state mandated requirements.