REPAIR STATION MANAGER- JOB #1159
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation · Menominee, MI
REPAIR STATION MANAGER
Lead the Work. Strengthen the Process. Support Safe, Compliant Aircraft Maintenance.
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is seeking an experienced Repair Station Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our FAA Repair Station in Menominee, Michigan.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role focused on coordinating maintenance and repair activities, supporting technicians, managing schedules and priorities, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with FAA requirements, company procedures, and approved technical data.
The Repair Station Manager works closely with Engineering, Quality, Parts, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Flight Operations to resolve technical issues, coordinate resources, and keep maintenance and repair work progressing.
Location: Menominee, Michigan
Status: Full-Time, On-Site, Salary, Exempt
What You’ll Do
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Lead the daily activities of Repair Station maintenance and technical personnel.
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Coordinate aircraft and component maintenance, repair, inspection, and overhaul activities.
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Establish work priorities and manage schedules, staffing, equipment, and resources.
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Ensure Repair Station work is performed in accordance with FAA regulations, approved technical data, company procedures, and applicable quality requirements.
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Monitor work in process and identify schedule, technical, material, or resource concerns that could affect completion.
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Work closely with Engineering to obtain technical guidance, repair instructions, dispositions, and other required support.
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Coordinate with Quality on inspections, documentation, regulatory requirements, and return-to-service activities.
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Partner with Parts and Supply Chain to identify and address material requirements affecting Repair Station schedules.
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Coordinate with Flight Operations when maintenance activities require ground runs, functional checks, or flight activities.
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Review work packages, maintenance records, and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
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Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex aircraft and component maintenance issues.
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Develop employees through coaching, training, performance feedback, and clear expectations.
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Promote accountability, organization, safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout Repair Station operations.
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Communicate schedule, resource, and technical concerns to appropriate internal stakeholders and leadership.
What We’re Looking For
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Strong aviation maintenance, aircraft repair, or repair station experience.
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Previous leadership, supervisory, or lead technician experience preferred.
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Working knowledge of FAA maintenance requirements and Repair Station operations.
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Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance practices, technical documentation, and inspection requirements.
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Ability to organize multiple priorities and coordinate work across several departments.
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Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to lead technicians while remaining engaged in daily operations.
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Excellent internal communication and follow-through.
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Rotorcraft experience is strongly preferred.
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FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification is preferred.
Why Enstrom?
At Enstrom, you’ll work directly with the aircraft, components, technicians, engineers, and teams responsible for keeping our helicopters flying safely around the world.
This position offers an opportunity to influence how work is planned and executed, develop a strong maintenance team, improve Repair Station processes, and play an important role in Enstrom’s continued growth.
Compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, technical background, and leadership capabilities.
If you have a strong aviation maintenance background and enjoy leading people, solving technical problems, and improving operational performance, we’d like to hear from you.