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Regional Maintenance Manager
Base Location: Charlote, NC HQ
| Full-time Salary Exempt
About us:
The Inland Group of Companies (IDS, Quantem Aviation Services, and Inland Technologies Canada) is a trusted aviation partner operating at over 50+ airports across Canada and the United States. We deliver aircraft de-icing, fueling, environmental management, ground handling, and other specialized aviation support services.
Safety is our highest priority. Every employee has the authority and responsibility to stop working when unsafe conditions exist.
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What is in it for you:
· Insurance - health, dental, and life
· 401(k) retirement plan with company match
· Employee Assistance Program
· Employee discounts
· Competitive wages
· Advancement opportunities
· On the job training
· myFlexPay
Position Overview:
The Regional Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing the maintenance program across the Inland Group of Companies. Providing leadership and guidance in the administration of the maintenance program and ensuring compliance at each specific station. This position can support all lines of business but is primarily focused on Quantem Aviation Services for the planning, management and execution of maintenance activities with the objective of enhancing profitability, productivity and efficiency, meeting schedules and safety standards, and achieving corporate satisfaction objectives while providing personal leadership to create positive and productive relationships with all internal and external parties to maximize performance and results. The candidate to fill this role will need to be residing in or open to relocating within the Eastern time zone (preferably Charlotte, NC.) and have a reasonable commute to any major airport for quick travel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):
- Foster an environment where maintenance, operations and corporate staff work together for the success of the maintenance department and the company;
- Use engineering judgement in developing preventative / predictive maintenance programs, developing KPIs, and analyzing trends;
- Ensure the maintenance department is focused on achieving optimal equipment time-in-service, conduct regular equipment checks, maintain essential and up-to-date recordkeeping, and demonstrate capability of utilizing maintenance equipment to maximum potential;
- Responsible for staffing, training, and development of employees including performance management, team leadership, succession planning, conducting interviews, and employee relations;
- Mentor, coach and lead maintenance personnel and other assigned staff for further growth and development. Direct and manage assigned aspects of the maintenance department with ability to identify
- Assure that your assigned locations are kept clean and safe through safety compliant methods as prescribed within safety and security procedures and programs. Audit and maintain that your stations' activities are conducted to guarantee the highest level of employee and equipment safety for protection of assets, sustaining regulatory compliance and support company mission, values and purpose;
- Communicate frequently with the local Operations Managers on any maintenance issues and trends, equipment failures, and/or employee issues. Review and make recommendations for preventing further occurrences. Report on the maintenance operations of the station. Also inform and provide any necessary documentation to the Director of Maintenance on all equipment failures, parts, and facility issues and new manufacturer/regulatory policies;
- Assist Director of Maintenance and station General Managers in managing project tasks assigned to multiple locations, including follow up with teams to outline progress on assigned tasks, providing regular updates to Director of Maintenance on any concerns or new information, and being an active participant for the successful completion of team projects;
- Responsible for staying current on the maintenance record keeping and data program. This includes reading service bulletins, preparing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, managing inventory, follow-through on warranty claims and calibration of tools;
- Participate in and exchange ideas in meetings and conference calls with the station general manager and maintenance personnel. Keep the Director of Maintenance informed of new developments;
- Provide direct technical support when issues cannot be effectively managed at a local level;
- Effectively manage or delegate oversight of maintenance inventory at multiple locations, to include ordering and allocating necessary parts, tooling, and equipment in anticipation of needs, while ensuring minimum stocking levels are defined and being met;
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering Is preferred but not required;
- Industry Certifications are preferred (CEM, CAFM and ASE)
- 5 - 8+ years of maintenance management, technical or field engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- A broad range of mechanical experience, including but not limited to: Maintenance of deice trucks, GSE equipment, service vehicles, tractor/trailer, industrial processing equipment, industrial pumps and hoses, storage facilities, fuels, fluids, while observing facility requirements and safety/regulatory requirements;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to listen to others and value opinions, interpret information, promote and execute ideas, prepare reports and presentations, lead groups, and provide foundation of open communication;
- Intermediate computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel);
- Must be a team player with the ability to lead teams in meeting goals, identify areas of strength within each team, build and maintain work teams and relationships, and follow through, ensuring that deadlines are met, and success/failures are identified following each task assignment;
- Effective time management and organizational skills with ability to manipulate multiple projects and meet conflicting deadlines in a timely manner;
- Ability to remain calm and perform under pressure within fixed time constraints;
- A valid driver’s license is required for this position.
- Successful completion of the airport badging or background check process required for this location.
- Ability to acquire a valid US passport and maintain eligibility for international travel is preferred; (Possible future Summit in Turo, NS)
Work Environment:
- May be physically strenuous, prolonged periods of time standing with exposure to prevalent weather, dust, dirt, fuel, fumes, noise (may be excessive at times), safe but potentially unpleasant odors, varying temperatures, and humidity.
Physical Demands:
- It is expected that the candidate be physically fit and able to perform all operational requirements;
- Position involves standing or sitting for extended periods of time as well as bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing, using hands to control tools and feel objects, reaching with hands and arms;
- Ability to lift, push, and pull objects up to 75 pounds occasionally;
- Wearing of personal protective equipment when required and full mobility allowing for freedom of movement in high-risk environment;
- Must be able to speak clearly and hear efficiently;
- Must have the ability to climb 15-foot heights for work;
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus;
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 25%+
The Inland Group of Companies offers a variety of opportunities to work in the field of aviation. Whether its deicing aircraft, protecting the environment, or keeping passengers and cargo moving, your future can take off with the Inland Group.
