Modification Supervisor (COE)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026.
Description
INTRODUCTION
The Modification Supervisor is responsible for directing, monitoring, and controlling all structural and composite work associated with aircraft undergoing repair or modification within the Repair Station. This role oversees the Modification Lines and serves as the primary liaison with customers regarding modification projects. The Modification Supervisor coordinates closely with the A&P Leads and Avionics Leads assigned to the modification lines to ensure production timelines, quality standards, and project objectives are met. The Modification Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained to support the varying workloads associated with each project within the Repair Station.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the Repair Station Manual, customer maintenance policies, manufacturer manuals, applicable technical data, Federal Aviation Regulations, and all applicable state and local regulations.
2. Supervise and coordinate modification line activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with production schedules.
3. Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment by enforcing good housekeeping practices and ensuring proper control, tagging, and storage of parts, tools, equipment, and shop supplies.
4. Promote and enforce safety awareness by identifying, correcting, and reporting unsafe conditions, hazardous practices, or defective equipment to the Production Manager.
5. Coordinate and prioritize work between shifts, ensuring proper shift turnover and effective communication of work in progress to incoming technicians.
6. Serve as a liaison between Production, Quality, and customers to ensure accurate communication regarding project status, inspection requirements, airworthiness concerns, and production schedules.
7. Ensure adequate staffing and supervision of modification lines by scheduling personnel, assigning Lead Technicians, and adjusting manpower to meet workload and project requirements.
8. Monitor and manage labor hours and project budgets, providing daily staffing and labor reports while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.
9. Coordinate with Stores, Quality, and other departments to ensure required parts, materials, tooling, and inspection resources are available to support production timelines.
10. Assist the Production Manager with employee performance management, evaluations, budget planning, and other operational responsibilities necessary to support Repair Station objectives.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school or equivalent, A&P Certifications with three years of practical experience in the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials and tools generally used in the work for which the Repair Station is rated. Must have two years supervisory experience and be appropriately certificated under FAR Part 65. Must have working knowledge of the FARs, ADs, methods, techniques and practices contained in the applicable manufacturer’s maintenance and alteration documents and/or date acceptable to or approved by the FAA. Must have exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, be computer literate and posses a driver’s license and insurable record through Empire’s policy. Must adhere to the Company’s FAA/DOT required Drug and Alcohol Program.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position may require up to 25% travel.
- Work may be performed in a hangar environment and outdoors in varying seasonal and environmental conditions.
- Will be exposed to noise and hazards associated with aircraft maintenance.
- Requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping for extended periods of time.
- May be required to lift up to 80 pounds, plus ladder/lift usage.
- Requires manual dexterity, speaking, seeing and hearing to conduct business.
- Empire Airlines is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.
PAY & BENEFITS
- Starting pay for this position is $32.00 to $47.00 dependent upon experience and qualifications.
- Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Travel Benefits, and more!