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AAR Manager, Projects in ROCKFORD, Illinois

Title: Manager, Projects

Location: United States-Illinois-Rockford

Job Number: 15312

SUMMARY

Responsible to the Director of Maintenance for the overall operation of the individual customer aircraft projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in the preparation of project plans and schedules, including requirements, tasks, work assignments, resources, and the inclusion of project milestones and review points and reporting thereof.

  • Manage and direct their assigned project(s) efficiently to assure timely completion of the project on schedule while meeting the airworthiness and quality standards required by the repair station, FAA, and customer.

  • Ensure supporting departments are informed of project schedules, priorities, and needs.

  • Leading through influence or demonstrates collaboration capabilities in building customer relations.

  • Ensure all necessary resources (i.e. tooling, materials, and personnel) are available to create a smooth and efficient workflow.

  • Monitor project milestones to ensure proper man-hour accounting and that maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner.

  • Report to management on project progress, problems, and the need for changes.

  • Ensure that all work and documentation meet the standards of the governing agencies (i.e. FAA, EPA, OSHA), as well as the repair stations policies and procedures.

  • Fulfill administrative project reporting requirements.

  • All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Commitment to company values and ethics.

  • Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.

  • Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.

  • Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared.

  • Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.

  • Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities.

  • Leadership: demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.

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Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), required.

  • 8 years aviation maintenance experience with at least 2 in management.

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license, required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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