Aircraft maintenance director vs section chief

Differences between aircraft maintenance director and section chief duties and responsibilities

Aircraft maintenance director example responsibilities.

• Conceptualize and implement TPM strategies covering operations, quality assurance, and maintenance essential to achieve company goals and increase OEE.
• Research and generate FAA field approvals and STC's for FAA approval for all avionics install projects.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with local and national FAA inspectors.
• Direct and organize all aircraft maintenance activities including logistics, programs, and facilities management.
• Provide oversight and assistance to American and Japanese contractors performing upgrades to airfield safety and control systems.
• Perform facility tool and system PMs according to manufacturing and internal specifications.

Section chief example responsibilities.

• Manage sortie production on 17 USAF E-8C aircraft worth $6.2 billion.
• Manage HAZMAT accumulation storage points and documentation.
• Manage training time effectively ensuring employees have every opportunity to learn necessary skills to succeed in a combat environment.
• Assist in planning, implementing and administering educational training that enhance performance in combat operations for soldiers to accomplish every mission.
• Provide leadership and knowledge of federal shipping and logistics regulations by managing adherence to all policies and procedures from higher headquarters.
• Complete HAZMAT transport course and establish on-site certifying capability.
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