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Manager Maintenance - BWI

Southwest Airlines
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
109 West Melrose Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 21, 2025
Department: Technical Operations Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: All of Southwest's People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Manager Maintenance supports our Purpose by leading a production workforce on the Technical Operations (Tech Ops) Team consisting of Supervisors and A&P Mechanics located in Baltimore, MD to ensure an on-time operation and compliance of Southwest Airlines aircraft with established policies and procedures. This role promotes a workplace environment focused on Safety, compliance, and Culture. The Manager Maintenance is adaptable and a skilled communicator who looks forward to developing the People of Southwest Airlines. Additional details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Baltimore, MD hangar during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Model the Southwest Way Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop and engage Employees Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development Responsibilities Provide direct support to Front Line Leadership and Employees, including monitoring trends in shift flow plans, Production productivity, and plan execution Assure all work performed is compliant to our program and is in accordance with approved maintenance procedures Advise on current and proposed maintenance capabilities Coordinate with Maintenance Operations in planning the appropriate workload to provide maximum utilization for SWA aircraft Assist the Director or Senior Manager Maintenance in establishing adequate safety and maintenance policies and procedures related to maintenance production Monitor productivity and manpower requirements, and coordinates needs with the Director or Senior Manager Maintenance Approval of payroll for all hours worked by assigned workgroups Approval of Travel and Expenses of assigned workgroups Management of assigned Budget Assess and approve the need for overtime, coordinating this need with the Senior Manager Maintenance or Director Monitor sick leaves and leaves of absence of all assigned personnel and take appropriate action, if needed May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, Leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of People and resources Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions Skilled in reading and comprehending technical reports, instructions, and maintenance documents Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems Skilled in written and verbal communication and the ability to speak in a group situations Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, however it does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem Ability to work in a stressful environment with multiple tasking and time-constraints Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s) Fully functioning, broad knowledge in: Airline Maintenance Leadership Licensing/Certification Required: Airframe and Powerplant License Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job Must be able to lift and move items of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis Other Qualifications Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines Must be a U.S. citizen or have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established Guidelines Ability and willingness to travel extensively for long periods of time Must be willing to work rotating shifts, holidays, and extended hours Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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