SHIFT MANAGER

JOB CODE:  5204

DEPARTMENT NAME:  Maintenance

REPORTS TO:  Regional Maintenance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Shift Manager is responsible for assigning and coordinating work assignments with Team Leaders. Assumes responsibility for all MX functions on his/her shift and or station.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

-         Laying out & assuming control of quality & quantity of work assignments

-         Ensures all work is performed in accordance with the GMM and FAR’s in a safe and reliable manner

-         Ensures that work is performed in accordance with company manuals, manufacturer’s manuals & FAA requirements

-         Coordinate work & jobs in progress with oncoming mechanics during shift change

-         Ensure that paperwork, tags, etc., are properly filled out & signed including tags for parts removal from aircraft

-         Maintain work areas in a clean & orderly manner

-         Give on-the-job training instructions & information on job procedures, safety & good work practices

-         Works closely with Flight Control to keep the airline operating efficiently & in a safe, reliable manner by offering alterations to flight cancellations due to maintenance problems

-         Coordinates closely with Maintenance Controller for stations having on Call maintenance to ensure

-         availability of parts, personnel & tools to return aircraft to service

-         Initiates & monitors shift turnover sheets

-          Communicates with Maintenance Management and Maintenance Control on a daily basis via web and conference calls

-         Communicates all facts requiring management action

-         Keep the Manager of Maintenance advised of problems that could result in work delays

-         Keeps Regional Manager advised of any AOG or problem situations that could result in work delays

-         Coordinate with Quality to expedite required maintenance functions

-         Take necessary action to ensure that maintenance personnel in their group are qualified to accomplish the duties assigned to them

-         Efficiently utilize manpower, making possible adjustments in methods & perfection of procedures to provide continuous improvement in efficiency & increase of production of his or her group

-         Endeavor to increase their own knowledge by studying of technical material & study guides provided for that purpose

-         Ascertain that all labor & materials used by their group are allocated to the proper job documents

-         Directs and controls all shift turnovers in cooperation with the Team Leaders

-         Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISES:  Team Leaders/Mechanics

INTERACTIONS:  

Maintenance Control/Maintenance Planning/Quality/Flight Operations/Material Services/Maintenance managers

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

-         Must pass a five (5) year background check and pre-employment drug screen

-         Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986

EDUCATION:  High School diploma or equivalent; College degree preferred; A&P license.

EXPERIENCE:  5 - 10 years in supervisory role aviation maintenance

KNOWLEDGE:  Troubleshooting skills/Systems/Avionics/Powerplant/Windows applications

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Outdoor/office environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS: 

Lift 50 lbs/fit in tight spaces/able to bend & lift objects above their head.  Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (High Visibility clothing, Ear protection, safety glasses) when required

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

Allegiant Travel Company commits to making a reasonable accommodation to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified veterans, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the conduct of its business.  In determining the extent of its obligation, Allegiant Travel Company will consider business necessity and financial costs and expenses, among other factors.