Line Maintenance Manager

Job overview

Line Maintenance Manager is an onsite, full-time role in Chicago, IL. Compensation is $110,000–$125,000 per year, and relocation assistance is provided. The role supports an Indianapolis-based regional airline operating aircraft across a multi-city network; the listing identifies Chicago as the job location. The manager directs line-station aircraft maintenance to deliver reliable, cost-effective operations that comply with company procedures and aviation and workplace regulations. The role leads mechanics, staffing, schedules, equipment readiness, safety, and maintenance reporting while supporting maintenance operations at other locations. Travel of up to 20% is required, including overnight stays.

What you'll do

• Manage mechanics and maintenance operations in compliance with 14 CFR, manufacturer specifications, company procedures, FAA-accepted methods, and OSHA requirements
• develop schedules and maintain staffing
• prioritize work in progress
• ensure materials, calibrated tools, and equipment are available
• maintain the base
• evaluate maintenance surveillance processes
• complete incident reports and recommend prevention measures
• communicate aircraft status with Maintenance Control
• oversee vendors
• hire, coach, train, and evaluate staff
• support other maintenance locations
• travel up to 20%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

line maintenance manager

full-time

chicago il

aircraft maintenance

regional airline

faa airframe and powerplant

a&p experience

maintenance leadership

14 cfr compliance

osha safety

relocation assistance

travel up to 20%

$110,000–$125,000 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental, medical, 401(k), paid time off, and sick pay are listed
• relocation assistance is provided.

Why this role

Requires an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and six years of A&P experience on similar aircraft, including at least two years in a supervisory or lead role.

About the employer

Total Aerospace Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation. Sector: 48.