Aviation Part 121 Maintenance Supervisor

Kalitta Charters II provides narrow-body air-freight service across the Americas. Since 2003, we have built our operation around safe, reliable service for time-critical logistics. Join a team where your leadership, technical judgment, and commitment to quality directly support aircraft readiness and customer success.

Position Summary

The Aviation Maintenance Supervisor leads day-to-day aircraft maintenance at the CVG station, helping ensure the fleet remains airworthy, compliant, and ready for service. This hands-on leadership role directs Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) and support personnel, coordinates scheduled and unscheduled work and champions a safety-first culture. The successful candidate will combine sound technical judgment with clear communication, team development, and disciplined execution.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and direct maintenance crews performing aircraft inspections, repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting.
• Support compliance with applicable FAA regulations, Kalitta Charters II policies and procedures, and manufacturer maintenance requirements.
• Prioritize and monitor work assignments to support the timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Review, sign, and approve maintenance records within the scope of your authorization, including logbook entries, work cards, and non-routine task cards.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control, Flight Operations, Planning, Materials, and Quality Control to maintain workflow and minimize aircraft downtime.
• Confirm that required tools, equipment, and materials are available, serviceable, and calibrated as applicable.
• Conduct shift briefings, assign work, communicate priorities, and monitor progress and performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coach, train, and develop maintenance personnel to strengthen technical capability and leadership readiness.
• Investigate, document, and report irregularities, incidents, and discrepancies in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of personnel time, maintenance activity, and aircraft status.
• Help maintain a safe, orderly working environment for maintenance and stores personnel.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support safe and efficient operations.

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary established pay scale including yearly increases
• Employer Provided:
  • Short Term
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Basic Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Travel Assistance Program
  • Fidelity 401K with starting at match
• Employee Elective:
  • BCBS – Medical 500 PPO and 1000 PPO options, Dental PPO, Prescription starting after 60 days
  • EyeMed - Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Hospital Indemnity for Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Met Law Coverage
  • Nationwide Voluntary Pet Insurance