Production Shop Supervisor

Air Methods

. Responsible for all activities associated with production within the United Rotorcraft Division, including machining of parts, assembly, wire harness fabrication, component wiring, composites, upholstery, paint, and aircraft maintenance .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeEnglewood • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing and production processes, with a strong emphasis on LEAN manufacturing principles and effective team supervision. Holds an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and possesses experience in aerospace and DoD programs.

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FAA Airframe And Powerplant CertificateLEAN Manufacturing ProcessesManufacturing And Production ProcessesSupervisory ExperienceAerospace And DoD Programs

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Hard Skills

MachiningAssemblyWire Harness FabricationComponent WiringCompositesUpholsteryAircraft MaintenanceBlueprint ReadingManufacturing ProcessesProduction Scheduling

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsSupervisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteMS ProjectEmail SystemsInternet Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Airframe And Powerplant Certificate

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDoD ProgramsFAA Repair StationBell HelicoptersAirbusMD Helicopters

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for all activities associated with production within the United Rotorcraft Division, including machining of parts, assembly, wire harness fabrication, component wiring, composites, upholstery, paint, and aircraft maintenance
Review manpower and capacity requirements
Define and coordinate department requirements based on workload and schedules
Coordinate and prioritize workflow based on schedule commitments
Emphasize schedule integrity and LEAN manufacturing processes
Initiate activities associated with personnel status changes
Ensure direct reports are adequately trained and capable of performing their duties
Ensure and maintain a safe work environment
Participate in weekly production and program status meetings
Provide estimates for proposals
Coordinate and communicate with Program Management, Quality, Engineering, and other departments
Directly supervise employees in paint, avionics, sheet metal, and aircraft maintenance
Interview, select, hire, train, plan, assign, direct, appraise, reward, and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems
Maintain regular scheduled attendance
Travel approximately 1% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five (5) years of trade, vocational school required
Demonstrated experience with manufacturing and production processes
FAA Repair Station supervisory experience desired
Experience relative to aerospace and DoD programs highly desired
Experience on Bell Helicopters, Airbus and MD Helicopters preferred
Basic knowledge of aircraft painting helpful, but not required
Good communication, analytical, and supervisory skills
Ability to read and exchange information using the e-mail and internet system
Ability to read blueprints and operate equipment relative to area of responsibility
Intermediate Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Knowledge in MS Project preferred
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required
Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled employees
Drug/alcohol testing in accordance with DOT/FAA requirements