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Shift Supervisor - Part 145 Maintenance

9/30/2025

The Shift Supervisor oversees all maintenance performed during their assigned shift and is responsible for managing and advising on all maintenance activities. This role requires maintaining a positive relationship with employees, vendors, and clients while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

Salary

125000 - 165000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Headquartered on California’s Central Coast since its founding in 1998, ACI Jet is a recognized leader in private aviation services. Led by founder and avid aviator William “Bill” Borgsmiller, ACI Jet’s aviation ecosystem includes aircraft ground support services and fuel, maintenance and inspections, full-service aircraft management, and private jet charter services. ACI Jet ensures its clients mission success through the implementation of the latest aviation safety technologies and a leadership team comprised of Aviators Doing Aviation™, aviation enthusiasts who know aviation from the inside out. More information can be found by visiting us online at www.acijet.com or on social media @flyacijet.
About the Role

Description

Summary


The Shift Supervisor oversees all maintenance performed during their assigned shift at the San Luis Obispo (KSBP) location. This position is responsible for performing, assisting, managing, and advising on all maintenance activities on their assigned shift. These activities must be done while maintaining a positive and productive relationship with ACI Jet’s employees, vendors, and clients by personally performing these duties or through subordinate staff members.


Reports To

The Shift Supervisor reports directly to the Repair Station Manager.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned as required by management):

  • Reports regularly to the Repair Station Manager.
  • Completing tasks assigned to himself/herself in accordance with the procedures set forth in ACI Jet’s Repair Station and Quality Control Manual.
  • Responsible for the supervision and direct oversight of the MRO facility and employees.
  • Responsible for assigning scheduled maintenance tasks, work order processing, department expenditures, training, duty times, and ensuring each MRO Technician is following established policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate ongoing maintenance between assigned projects to ensure efficient use of equipment, hangar space, and manpower.
  • Maintains a minimum amount of billable hours as specified by the Repair Station Manager
  • Comply with all FARs, Operations Specifications, Company Policies, and Company Procedures.
  • Ensuring that the appropriate technical data is available during the performance of maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration activities.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry developments, emerging technologies, relevant manufacturer news/updates, and provide insights to help inform strategic decisions.
  • Ensures stocked consumables are kept in a manner consistent with ACI Jet’s RSQCM.
  • Ensures the shop premises, vehicles, equipment, and work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Ensure that all maintenance or alteration processes are appropriately completed and documented as required by the RSQCM and in accordance with the applicable FARs.
  • Responsible for assigning scheduled maintenance tasks, monitoring and reconciling technician duty times, and ensuring each MRO technician is following established policies and procedures. 
  • Responsible for reconciling required department expenditures. 
  • Responsible for work order processing, as required. 
  • Responsible for technician training, continued education, and development. 
  • Maintains a close, productive, and beneficial relationship with ACI Jet managers, colleagues, manufacturer’s representatives, vendors, and the FAA.
  • Ensures the safety and quality of all assigned duties and responsibilities by actively and positively participating in ACI Jet’s SQMS program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Required

  • A passion for aviation.
  • Four years of experience as an aircraft maintenance manager, supervisor, or lead A&P technician.
  • Multiple corporate aircraft type experience (including Citation, Global, Challenger, etc.).
  • Actual work experience must include troubleshooting, the use of specialized tools, ground support equipment, and the use of aircraft maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, technical reports, and forms.
  • Experience managing or supervising two or more maintenance technicians.
  • Professional appearance.
  • Troubleshooting skills and an ability to problem-solve.
  • Critical time management and logistical problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality of work.
  • On-call and after-hours support is required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have a valid A&P license.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a self-starter, able to work with little to no guidance.
  • Must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and have the ability to multitask.
  • Must be computer proficient (MS Office, G-Suite, aviation maintenance software).
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, kneel, squat, and stand for extended periods.
  • Must have your own tools and toolbox.
  • Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English at an advanced level.
  • Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Highly Desirable 

  • Formal Cessna Citation or Bombardier factory training
  • 6+ years of experience working at a Part 145 MRO

Other

This position is a DOT Safety Sensitive position, which requires participation in a random drug testing pool.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

ACI Jet is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship; contact HR for details. 


Pay

$125,000.00 - $165,000.00 | DOE

Key Skills
A&P LicenseAircraft MaintenanceTroubleshootingTime ManagementLogistical Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailSafety FocusTeamworkSelf-StarterCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsComputer ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsMultitaskingTechnical Data ManagementTraining and Development
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