TalentoHC has been engaged by a global airline with 30,000 employees seeking a Base Line Maintenance Manager to oversee and manage aircraft maintenance activities at one of its key operational hubs. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for ensuring the highest levels of safety, compliance, and efficiency in base maintenance operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, plan, and coordinate all base maintenance operations to ensure aircraft are serviced, repaired, and returned to service on time and in full compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Supervise and mentor a team of maintenance supervisors, technicians, and support personnel.
- Oversee long-term maintenance projects, heavy checks, structural repairs, and engineering modifications at the base.
- Develop and maintain processes to ensure full adherence to FAA and other international aviation regulatory bodies.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as aircraft availability, on-time delivery, cost control, and technician productivity.
- Partner with engineering, planning, supply chain, and quality assurance teams to optimize scheduling and resource utilization.
- Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across maintenance operations.
- Manage base budgets, staffing levels, tooling, and training requirements in alignment with operational needs.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors related to base maintenance.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required.
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in aircraft maintenance, including at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing base or heavy maintenance operations.
- Strong understanding of aircraft systems, MRO processes, and aviation regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience managing large teams in a union and non-union environment.
- Ability to lead under pressure in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational setting.
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About Talento: Talento Human Capital Management provides talent and organizational solutions enabling businesses to evolve beyond tactical human resources management. Our footprint spans across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
