Base Manager

at  Panasonic Corporation

Overview: JOB SUMMARY Responsibilities: JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible to perform management, planning, organizing and control of all Maintenance Services (MS) operation and administration at the Line Station location. Primary contact and focal for all Maintenance issues at the line station location. Represent Panasonic Maintenance Services at high level customer meetings, including but not limited to meetings regarding service levels, contractual disputes, and new service issues; coordinate these activities with involved internal customers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES.Description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree strongly desired.
• Valid A&P, EASA, CASA or appropriate licensing specific to region
• 5 years of previous Airlines “line maintenance” experience, 2 of which should be in Electronic/Avionics line or work shop environment.
• 4-Years in a front line supervisory position with 2+ years of direct responsibility for four or more subordinates.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
• Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s).
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
• Manages, perhaps through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Good computer skills including three years experience on actual application of MS Windows, Word, Excel, and email.
• MS Project experience is a plus.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of electronics and troubleshooting (preferably acquired through commercial aviation, military experience or technical school education combined with one or two years of related industry experience) or technical ability and experience to learn and trouble-shoot computer networking systems.
• Good understanding of financial controls and budgets.
• Ability to work well with others in small groups and with difficult people.
• Ability to interface easily with senior level management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both in writing and verbally to all levels of the organization as well as external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations at high level meetings.
• Ability to manage a 24/7 operation.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must pass extensive security, and background checks.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to meet the requirements of the airport authority for access and vehicle operation on their premises.

• Responsible to perform management, planning, organizing and control of all Maintenance Services (MS) operation and administration at the Line Station location. Primary contact and focal for all Maintenance issues at the line station location. Represent Panasonic Maintenance Services at high level customer meetings, including but not limited to meetings regarding service levels, contractual disputes, and new service issues; coordinate these activities with involved internal customers