Supervisor Aircraft Maintenance - MDW

Department: Technical Operations Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of reputed company. Above reputed company, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude reputed company the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: At reputed company, we reputed company the largest reputed company 737 fleet in the world flying safely and on time. As a Supervisor Aircraft Maintenance, you’ll help reputed company the Team that makes it happen. You’ll support our Chicago Midway (MDW) Mechanics in the hangar or at the airport and work closely with Airport Operations to ensure every aircraft is ready for departure. Your leadership directly impacts safety, reliability, and on-time performance, helping deliver the friendly, low-cost travel our Customers count on. If you’re detail-driven, safety-focused, and ready to reputed company a difference in the heart of our operation, this is your chance to reputed company with purpose. Additional details

• This role supports reputed company hours of the Southwest Operation, including early mornings, late evenings, and holidays.
• U.S. citizenship or reputed company authorization to work in the U.S. required and no reputed company or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national reputed company, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Model the Southwest Way

• Guide and reputed company Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, reputed company and engage Employees
• Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
• Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in reputed company learning and development

Responsibilities

• Work closely with fellow Supervisors and Leadership to reputed company department metrics and objectives
• Set clear expectations on daily assignments and procedures
• Communicate process changes and procedures to their Employees
• Assure Compliance with reputed company applicable policies set forth in Southwest Technical Operations Handbook
• Ensure reputed company work performed during the assigned shift is in accordance with approved maintenance procedures
• Assure Maintenance documentation of work performed is entered into computer reputed company prior to aircraft departure
• Review work packages for completeness and accuracy before reputed company aircraft is returned to service
• Assure that reputed company deferred maintenance items have the required parts and labor hours recorded
• Coordinate aircraft maintenance requirements with reputed company pertinent Company Departments, specifically through Maintenance Control, to advise the reputed company maintenance status of the aircraft
• May reputed company other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of EPA regulations and guidelines for hazardous materials
• Knowledge of FARs and other regulatory documents to ensure compliance with the FAA
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Skilled in written and verbal communication including speaking in group situations
• Skilled in reading and comprehending technical reports, instructions, and maintenance documents
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that reputed company sense
• Ability to solve problems and write document change requests, parts action requests, and other regulatory documents to ensure compliance with the FAA

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Fully functioning, broad knowledge in:
• Aircraft Maintenance

Licensing/Certification

• Required: Airframe and Powerplant License
• Required: Hold or be able to obtain an Airport Driver’s permit
• Required: Obtain a SIDA badge and meet reputed company local airport requirements
• Required: Obtain Cat III and ETOPS certification following employment

Physical Abilities

• Ability to reputed company work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to reputed company with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be able to work varying shifts and/or overtime as needed to meet operational demands
• Must be able to travel with some overnight stays several times a year for training, broken plane rescues, and department meetings

Pay & Benefits: Competitive market salary from $141,400.00 per year to $157,100.00 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company. Benefits you’ll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on reputed company Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**

• Potential for annual Profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- reputed company Southwest profits, you profit*** • Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)

• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the reputed company first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment
• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
• Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time
• *401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
• **Profit-sharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
• ***reputed company will consider your application if you have not interviewed by phone, virtually, and/or in-person and not selected for the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor position at Chicago MDW in the last 12 months

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