Associate Manager - Production Control

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve.  Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘aina and introducing our islands to the world!

Position Summary

The Associate Manager –  Production Control oversees daily Production Controllers to ensure compliance with Hawaiian Airlines maintenance program and General Maintenance Manual. Responsible for assisting Manager-Production Control to ensure efficient work flow and manpower utilization during heavy maintenance events and activities of the Hawaiian Airlines Technical Services.  Works closely and communicates with Maintenace Planners, Maintenance Control, Engineering, Maintenace Programs, Records, Supply Chain, Line and Base Maintenance, vendors and other internal and external departments. Responsible for the administrative, training, and disciplinary needs of contract employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Production Controllers and collaborates with the team to develop the skills and knowledge required for successful execution and workflow of maintenance events of the Hawaiian Airlines Technical Services
• Review Daily Status reports for accuracy
• Review all calendar dates for events scheduled for HNL Base Maintenance and HATS aircraft for accuracy
• Update and distribute daily reports that outline section/area effectiveness and status of ongoing Base Maintenance checks
• Collaborates with Manager – Production Control, Manager - HMV Maintenance Planning and Base Maintenance Leadership on all incoming Base Maintenance and HATS work scopes for clarity and accuracy
• Responsible for overseeing coordination of all special requirements for Base Maintenance and MRO aircraft coming into the hangar
• Responsible for coordinating training for Production Controllers and establishing qualification standards
• Attend HNL Base Maintenance and HATS pre-induction 90/60/30-day meeting.
• Review and assist in execution of all work scopes assigned to HNL Base Maintenance and HATS during all phases by conducting periodical task card audits to confirm all work assigned has been accomplished
• Must be able to chair and/or help facilitate Production meetings with different working support groups
• Ensures all TRAX man-hour recordation requirements are met for all checks.
• Will be on-call after hours as necessary
• Collaborate with HNL Base Maintenance to develop and monitor the timelines to flow check and align workload with available manpower
• Able to access and have knowledge in the use of maintenance manuals and IPC's
• Establish standards with implementation of TRAX
• Mentors subordinates to achieve department and section goals and objectives.
• Manages new hires training, recurring training, and the performance progression.
• Manages administrative duties, disciplinary action, attendance control, annual evaluations, and initial trial period processes for staff
• Accomplish additional task as assigned by the Manager – Production Control, Senior Manager – Maintenance Planning, or Director - Maintenance Planning & Heavy Maintenance

***DOT regulations, 14 CFR part 120 identifies this position as performing safety-sensitive functions. You will be required to undergo DOT pre-employment drug testing to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP (Phencyclidine) and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into this position

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of Aviation Maintenance experience
• 1 years managing direct reports
• Must be able to obtain an SIDA badge
• A Valid driver’s license and US passport

**Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opioids, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position.  Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

*** In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country of citizenship and birthplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant License
• Boeing 717 & 787, A321 and A330 experience preferred
• Strong analytical and operational business skills
• Leadership ability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a FAR part 121 operation
• Previous IAM management experience
• Experience with building and maintaining a budget
•  Strong computer skills with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat etc. preferred

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaii's largest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaii and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.
Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaii. The carrier was named Hawaii's best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook  (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.

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