Maintenance Manager - DCA Airport

Company: ERMC Aviation Services
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 13, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager (Site Manager) to lead our team located at the DCA airport. The focus of a successful Manager is to lead a productive maintenance team, minimize equipment downtime, and manage projects based on a 24/7 customer-focused operation.The successful candidate will be the subject matter expert in maintenance, maintenance planning/scheduling, safety, training, etc. Experience in baggage handling equipment systems/applications, automation, OR engineering experience is a plus. The ideal candidate should demonstrate self-initiative, with the capacity to handle several intricate projects and tasks concurrently. Additionally, they must possess the skills to build relationships and exert influence across all levels of the organization. Furthermore, the candidate should be proficient in overseeing the acceptance of maintenance for a segment of large-scale, complex projects. Lastly, they should excel in providing technical leadership and mentoring to a maintenance team comprising a minimum of 20 employees.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced knowledge of airport operations and maintenance.
• Advanced administrative, communication and leadership skills and abilities, including verbal and written communication, judgment, organizational development, coaching, and counseling.
• 5+ years experience in Maintenance Management (Airport Industry experience highly desired).
• Develop Maintenance Department business plans and provide guidance and direction for the successful implementation of those plans.
• Develop and implement Reliability plans that decreased downtime at the site.
• Drive Maintenance Best Practices:
  • Foster innovation.
  • Document processes.
  • Improve work methods.
  • Standardize procedures.
  • Ensure a safe work environment and enforce safe practices.
  • Provide training.
  • Budget Oversight and Capital Planning:
  • Oversee budget development and execution.
  • Plan for capital expenditures.
  • Monitor and enforce maintenance processes and procedures.
  • Promote safe work practices.
  • Monitor training across the site.
  • Supervision and scheduling of all Operator resources in all aspects of the responsibilities and staffing levels
  • Responsible for all communications and coordinating with Airport to include the ongoing assessment of the services and staffing requirements.
  • Lead and set direction for Technicians to complete needed maintenance
  • Improve capability and capacity of maintenance and personnel.
  • Manage the personal development of all employees.
  • Plan and manage resources to ensure the cost effective execution of maintenance.
  • Manage and lead employee performance to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other departments to solve problems as needed and set plans for meeting goals.
  • Process administrative work that supports the process.
  • Ensure a safe work environment for employees and ensure that safe work practices are utilized. Provide accurate and timely reports of maintenance issues at the site. Maintain records of repairs, time spent, part usage and other information for historical data.
    Requirements:

    • Thorough knowledge of the aviation industry operation.
    • 1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
    • Possesses an excellent working knowledge of the processes within Airport facilities.
    • Must be flexible in shift work and able to work weekends.
    • PLC (Programmable Logic Control) experienced preferred.
    • Previous experience in aviation baggage handling and conveyor systems operation.
    • Education and/or training in mechanical, electrical or engineering.
    • Must be an analytical problem solver and have a strong background in troubleshooting machinery, both mechanical and electrical.
    • Technical training in mechanical, electrical or electronic discipline.
    • Good PC skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is strongly preferred.
    • Ability to work cross-functional lines and achieve beneficial change
    • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
    • Must possess a Government ID and social security card.
    • Must have or be able to attain reliable transportation.
    • Able to work in extreme conditions, such as hot and cold weather, as well as small spaces
    • Able to receive appropriate security clearances after satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
    • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
    • Must be able to work extended hours depending on operational needs.
      Benefits:ERMC Aviation offers a full range of benefit offerings for full time employees including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, company paid life insurance, supplementary life insurances, voluntary benefits (such as accident, cancer, hospitalization), option to receive paycheck 2+ days early, discounts on hotels, rental vehicles, cruises, discounted tuition with a participating college, and a college education savings plan. Additionally, as a member of the Unifi Service family of companies, ERMC employees are eligible for steeply discounted flight benefits with Delta Airlines.Part-Time employees are eligible to participate in 401-k with company match, company paid insurance, optional early pay, and Delta flight benefits. Licenses & CertificationsRequired

      • Driving LicensePreferred
        • SIDA Badge Customs
        • OSHA 30 CertificationBehaviorsPreferred
          • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
          • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
          • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
          • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsPreferred
            • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
            • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
            • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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