Maintenance Manager - FAR135 Airline

Ameriflight, LLC
Lansing, MI
Description

Ameriflight, LLC is the nation’s largest Part 135 cargo airline and the leading provider of scalable, outsourced aviation services for the regional express airfreight market. Our diverse portfolio enables major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators, and freight forwarders to adapt quickly to the demands of today’s fast-moving supply chain.

Operating a fleet of more than 120 aircraft—including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99—Ameriflight delivers reliable service from bases across the U.S.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Manager reports to the Director of Maintenance Operational Control and is accountable for the overall maintenance operation for his/her assigned base. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for:

  • Provide leadership and direction to ensure high standard of performance by the maintenance operation at his/her assigned base.
  • Direct the day-to-day maintenance operation at his/her assigned base. Provide technical direction and assume technical responsibility for maintenance work accomplished by technicians or by outside contract maintenance providers.
  • Ensure all training requirements are accomplished.
  • In coordination with the Director of Maintenance Operational Control, ensures maintenance staff level is adequate to support maintenance operation.
  • Assure the prompt requisitioning and economical use of maintenance materials, equipment, and facilities required for efficient execution of required work.
  • Ensure proper and timely communication with Maintenance Control to assure on-time performance, including making accurate estimates of maintenance delays.
  • Ensure proper and timely communication with Director of Maintenance Administration and other management personnel in all matters relating to the maintenance base.
  • Monitor/audit all log book items and documentation are complete and correct, including scanning and uploading documents to electronic record storage system .
  • Manage/utilize overtime only as required.
  • Promote positive employee relationship and effective lines of communication while enforcing company rules and regulations.
  • Ensure/enforce safety rules and regulations and develop a safety awareness culture.
  • Review and evaluate employee performance.
  • Other duties when assigned.

Benefits

We strive to provide our employees with a good work-life balance and are constantly working to improve our benefits

Competitive Salary

  • Opportunity for growth
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Company provided Life Insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Vacation (80 hours accrued first year)

Requirements

  • Must have a current FAA A&P certificate.
  • College degree or equivalent strongly desired.
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in aviation maintenance with minimum of 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
  • Hands-on maintenance experience with Beechcraft BE99, BE1900 or comparable Kingair experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in FAA Part 135 operation.
  • Familiarity with business skills related to aircraft maintenance operations, i.e. budgeting, cost control, labor allocation, parts/inventory management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft business suite, especially Excel, Outlook and Word.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment required DOT drug screening and other required background checks.
  • Must meet airport badging requirements, including TSA security background check.
  • Valid driver’s license and compliance with company insurance criteria required.
  • Must be able to travel for training and to repair aircraft in the field.

Physical Requirements

  • May be required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Work Environment

  • May work outdoors, in weather as necessary
  • May work near moving aircraft and machinery
  • May work in a potentially noisy work environment

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Posted 2026-03-03

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