Aircraft Maintenance Manager

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Aircraft Maintenance Manager assists in performing inspections on aircraft and is responsible for signing off on log books for all planes. This role manages the inspection process for approximately five locations in Iowa and Illinois in order to return the aircraft to service. This manager also performs maintenance, annual inspections and repairs and troubleshoots issues as needed. This position also oversees the process of reviewing and approving work of Aviation and Powerplant Mechanics (A&Ps) but will not have any direct reports.

This position is with Diversified Applications, Inc. (DAI). DAI is our aerial application business and operates under several different names throughout the U.S. as we continue to acquire small companies to actively expand this segment of our business. The goal of DAI is to become the leader of the agricultural aviation industry by continuously growing our fleet of fixed wing aircrafts and helicopters.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Ensures aircraft are maintained in conformity with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and manufacturer specifications.
• Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, service troubleshooting and part replacements.
• Inspects the work accomplished by Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics.
• Maintains all necessary records and logbooks, including certification that the aircraft is approved and returned to service in the aircraft's permanent maintenance records.
• Plans and prepares maintenance and / or repair estimates and determines the scope of work and employees required.
• Operates company vehicles.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment / mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.