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Senior Manager Major Maintenance

Atlas Air
$96,500-$130,500
vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Miami
5600 Northwest 36th Street (Show on map)
Jul 01, 2026
Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us! At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we're built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we're driven by purpose. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here. Position Summary: The Sr. Manager, Major Maintenance reports to the Director Heavy Maintenance, and has direct oversight of the assigned Major Maintenance activities including direct supervision of Maintenance Field Representatives to ensure the highest degree of Compliance, Reliability and Technical Support that support the company's economical, initiatives and metrics are met. Major Job Accountabilities: Lead Direct Reports in Preparing and Prioritizing Major Maintenance activities as requested by the Maintenance Planning department. Prepare, recommend and manage annual fiscal operating and capital budgets for the department. Review in detail, Maintenance performance data and analyze the information to determine appropriate maintenance actions were applied. Lead Direct Reports, Contractors and Vendors to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner. Be a departmental leader in the development and/or obtaining approved data, acceptable data, and Alternate Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) for repairs, alterations, and modifications. Update technical source documents as applicable to insure accuracy. Lead and support the team with integration of new and previously operated aircraft. Liaise with manufacturers; maintenance representatives, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities; regulatory personnel; and other outside agencies. Participate in industry working groups, industry steering committees, industry meetings, and conferences. Review work of consultant, contract Maintenance. Evaluate Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs), and other notifications of in-service issues. Ability to author and implement Standard Operating Procedures and Product improvement initiatives. Work with original equipment manufacturers on emerging issues to help ensure safety and airworthiness, but also minimize the economic impact. Organize, develop and provide all necessary Major Maintenance documentation required to complete aircraft powerplant modifications and repairs within the allocated time schedule while meeting planned budgetary goals. Establish component repair and build specifications to enhance dispatch reliability in accordance with budgetary and regulatory requirements. Provide technical support to Technical Operations, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, and other Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings personnel. Analyze and arrive at the root causes of scheduled maintenance issues, recommending problem-solving solutions. Train, develop and coach, assign duties and work schedules, and supervise the activities of all Field Representatives. Recommend, develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the department's goals. Provide current written policies addressing improvement in Reliability and Performance that support Maintenance Department goals. Review the Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Program, and initiate maintenance program changes and changes to maintenance documents. Qualifications: B.S. Degree (ME or AE) or equivalent experience. Must hold a valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings. 15 years Aircraft Major Maintenance experience including 7-9 years in applied maintenance setting. Familiarity with aircraft engine systems and components. Skills: Financial analysis skills required. Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Strong technical skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to identify cost effective maintenance solutions. Ability to interface with manufacturers and regulatory agencies. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law document by clicking "EEO Is The Law" . To view our Pay Transparency Statement, please click here: Pay Transparency Statement Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package. Pay Range $96,500 — $130,500 USD AtAtlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.