Location: North Platte, NE 69101 Reports To: Zach Thompson Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: DOE (Depends on Experience) Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday. Possible on-call for AOG (Aircraft on Ground) support after hours. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Piston Shop Manager leads the day-to-day operation of the Piston Shop, ensuring every project moves through on schedule, on budget, and in full compliance with FAA regulations. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will guide a team of A&P mechanics, keep work orders and customer communication on track, and remove the barriers that slow a shop down. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of aircraft maintenance processes, and the ability to hold a team accountable while keeping the shop productive and safe. If you take ownership of outcomes, communicate clearly across departments, and know how to keep a maintenance operation moving, we want to hear from you. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Shop Leadership & Scheduling • Lead and guide A&P mechanics; direct the Piston Shop's day-to-day work activity. • Schedule shop work and manage technician assignments to match workload and priorities. • Manage projects to ensure schedule attainment and adherence to budget. • Identify and break down barriers causing schedule delays. • Aid in troubleshooting, answer technical questions, and help find solutions to keep maintenance projects and technicians on task. • Direct team members to stay on task and complete work in the most efficient manner. Quality, Compliance & Accountability • Review and approve completed work orders. • Ensure compliance with all relevant FAA regulations. • Communicate company goals and project expectations clearly to employees. • Handle conflict among employees and drive accountability to company metrics. Customer & Cross-Functional Communication • Communicate with customers regarding scheduling, maintenance status, squawk approval, and invoicing. • Communicate cross-functionally with shipping, receiving, parts, HR, and other company leadership as required. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Required • Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience. • Minimum 3 years of management experience. • Minimum 3 years of piston aircraft maintenance experience. • Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required. • Inspection Authorization (IA) required. • Must be able to relocate to North Platte, NE 69101 prior to starting work. BENEFITS • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Short-term disability • Relocation assistance DISCLAIMER This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Trego-Dugan Aviation reserves the right to amend and change this description to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.