Job Description

Job Description

The Aviation Shop Manager oversees aircraft maintenance, repair, and hangar operations to ensure the safe and proper functioning of customer aircraft while maintaining compliance with FAA regulations and Part 145 standards. This role performs inspections, repairs, and modifications; assigns and sequences maintenance tasks; monitors workflow, productivity, and staffing; maintains documentation and repair logs; supports administrative functions; and ensures operational goals are achieved while upholding safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

• Job Details
• Facility Type: Part 145 Repair Station
• Aircraft Worked: Corporate/Business
• Job Duration: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Open at 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tools: Required
• Pay Rate: $90,000 – $100,000 annually during probationary period, increasing to $115,000 annually

• Education & Job Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on heavy maintenance experience on business jets or turbine aircraft, with Falcon aircraft experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to pass DOT-required pre-employment drug screen and participate in DOT-mandated random drug and alcohol testing.

• Professional Attributes
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Professionalism and pride in workmanship.
• Proficiency with technology and computer systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Preferred Skills
• Prior military experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of jet avionics experience outside of educational experience.
• Familiarity with Dassault Falcon aircraft models, including Falcon 50, Falcon 900, Falcon 2000, Falcon 7X, and Falcon 8X.

• Job Duties & Functions
• Perform all work activities in accordance with FAA regulations, safety standards, protocols, and procedures.
• Inspect aircraft and aircraft components including landing gear, hydraulic systems, tires, and structural elements for damage, defects, corrosion, or wear.
• Recommend replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection findings.
• Report issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel.
• Install, remove, or modify aircraft structures, systems, or components in accordance with technical publications and engineering data.
• Repair worn, defective, or damaged parts and components using appropriate tools and testing equipment.
• Inspect completed work to certify adherence to required standards and procedures.
• Interpret discrepancies and maintenance logs to determine corrective actions including repair, deferral, or replacement.
• Research, read, and interpret technical manuals to perform inspections, installations, and repairs.
• Review maintenance records to confirm required service checks, repairs, and overhauls were completed.
• Maintain accurate repair logs documenting preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Use computer systems to document, access, and communicate maintenance information.
• Oversee day-to-day hangar and shop activities.
• Assign, sequence, and staff maintenance tasks.
• Monitor workflow, productivity, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate shift coverage, overtime requirements, and manpower balancing.
• Ensure housekeeping, tool control, and foreign object debris prevention practices.
• Track labor hours, attendance, and productivity metrics.
• Assist with performance reviews and disciplinary actions as required.
• Ensure training and authorization requirements remain current.
• Support cost control initiatives and efficient use of resources.
• Stop work when safety or regulatory compliance is at risk.
• Maintain an organized and compliant shop environment.
• Meet operational goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.

• Physical Requirements & Environment
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and climb ladders as required.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Comfortable working in a hangar environment with noise, temperature changes, and exposure to aircraft fluids.

• TeamGlobal Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), and more!
• TG Rewards Program
• Employee Referral Program

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