Aircraft Maintenance Manager – Airframe and Powerplant

Job overview

The Aircraft Maintenance Manager – Airframe and Powerplant role is onsite in West Chicago, IL, with travel up to 20% of the time, including overnight stays. The posting states compensation totaling $110,000–$125,000, dependent on experience, and relocation assistance. The role supports a regional airline’s aircraft maintenance operations at a line station. The manager directs maintenance work and staff to provide reliable, cost-effective operations while meeting company policies, procedures, and regulations. The role also oversees staffing, schedules, vendors, training, and facility compliance in support of the airline’s 24-hour operations.

What you'll do

• Manage mechanics and overall maintenance operations
• develop schedules
• monitor work in progress and prioritize tasks
• ensure appropriate staffing
• improve maintenance processes
• maintain a well-equipped maintenance base
• evaluate Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System processes
• report and recommend improvements
• coordinate employee matters with human resources
• oversee vendors
• screen, interview, and recommend hires
• lead, supervise, appraise, and train staff
• perform special projects as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aircraft maintenance manager

airframe and powerplant

west chicago il

total aerospace services

full-time

faa a&p license

maintenance operations

staff leadership

24-hour operations

travel up to 20%

$110k–$125k

relocation assistance

medical benefits

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental and medical benefits, 401(k), paid time off, monthly sick pay, and relocation assistance.

Why this role

Requires an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license, six years of A&P experience, and at least two years in a supervisory or lead position; travel up to 20% including overnight stays; schedule flexibility for nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for 24-hour operations.

About the employer

Total Aerospace Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. Sector: 48.