Shop Foreman

Job Opportunity:

Shop Foreman

Employee type:

Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Mesquite, TX (KHQZ)

Compensation:

DOE

Come grow with us! Forsite is hiring a Shop Foreman to run the hangar floor for our Maintenance Team at our Mesquite, TX (KHQZ) maintenance facility. This is a hands-on leadership role: you’ll supervise and develop our technicians, keep aircraft moving through the shop safely and on schedule, and own the records that show every aircraft is airworthy. Expect to spend roughly two-thirds of your time on the floor and one-third in the office; that balance may shift with operational needs as the role develops. You’ll report to the Director of Aviation and work day to day with the Director of Maintenance on shop operations, scheduling, and airworthiness.

Who We Are

Forsite brings aerial patrol, LiDAR and imagery capture, analytics, wildfire science, strategic planning, and professional forestry together under one roof. We serve energy infrastructure, utility, and land management clients across North America and abroad, and we’re still growing.

We take pride in a team culture where backing each other up is second nature. We’re a people-focused business that grows by delivering value to our clients, creating opportunities for our employees, and building solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social goals.

We work hard to keep a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. If you want a team that values collaboration and new ideas, and still has fun while doing work that matters, you’ll fit right in.

What You Will Do

Shop leadership:

- Run daily maintenance operations at the Mesquite facility and set the standard for quality, professionalism, and aircraft safety and reliability

- Raise availability and work quality for every aircraft that comes through KHQZ

- Push technicians to bring their best work every day, with reliability and safety first

- Coach senior technicians, and train and mentor newer technicians as they build their skills

- Hold the team to standard: inspect work, give direct feedback, and call for rework when it’s needed

- Build the KHQZ work schedule with the Director of Maintenance to cover routine, overtime, and emergency maintenance

- Make sure the shop has the tools, equipment, and trained, qualified people it needs

- Step in for the Director of Maintenance when they’re away

- Keep the Director of Aviation informed on shop performance, staffing, and priorities

Maintenance coordination and airworthiness:

- Work alongside the Director of Maintenance to schedule maintenance and vendor services, inspect completed work, review work orders and logbook entries, and apply company policies at KHQZ

- Make sure inspections, repairs, and component changes at KHQZ follow manufacturer or FAA-accepted procedures and company standards

- Keep company aircraft airworthy, working with other Forsite bases when airworthiness questions come up

- Maintain compliance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and the Federal Aviation Regulations that apply to the aircraft in your care

- With the Director of Maintenance, keep the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot current on each aircraft’s airworthiness status and expected downtime, so maintenance is scheduled and discrepancies are deferred or corrected on time

- Approve aircraft for return to service in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations

- Find ways to make Forsite’s maintenance program more efficient and cost-effective

Compliance, records and safety:

- Confirm each technician’s certification, qualifications, and competency before they work on an aircraft, and make sure they are supervised as the Federal Aviation Regulations require

- Make sure overhaul manuals, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, company manuals, and other required technical data are available to the team and used on every job

- Keep accurate work records and logbook entries, including the return-to-service entry in each aircraft’s permanent maintenance records

- Run the KHQZ tool control program so every tool is accounted for

- Review company manuals, recommend updates, and send update acknowledgments as required

- Take an active part in our Safety Management System (SMS), including occurrence and hazard reporting

- Take on other duties as assigned; this role is still taking shape, and its scope will grow over time

What You’ll Need

Forsite welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If you don’t meet every requirement but bring relevant skills, solid experience, and a good attitude, we still want to hear from you.

Must have:

- High school diploma or GED equivalent

- At least five (5) years of experience working under a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate

- Proven leadership experience and a track record of getting results through a team

- Ability to pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening

Technical knowledge and skills:

- Read, interpret, and apply aircraft, engine, propeller, accessory, and FAA documents related to aircraft maintenance

- Perform standard tasks correctly, such as safety wiring, corrosion control, fluid servicing, and use of multimeters

- Know and apply the Federal Aviation Regulations, including Parts 25, 43, and 65, as they relate to certification of aircraft and components, certification of airmen, and standard aviation maintenance practices

- Find and apply standard maintenance data, such as torque specs

- Document work performed and inspected thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations

Physical requirements and work environment:

- Ability to bend, lift, and stand for long periods to maintain aircraft and inspect technician work; propellers, cylinder assemblies, wheel assemblies, and other aircraft parts may weigh 50 lbs or more

- Work is performed in an aircraft hangar that is heated in winter but not air-conditioned in summer

- Travel of up to one week per month may be required

Who You Are

- A hands-on leader who is as comfortable on the hangar floor as in the office

- Safety-minded, holding yourself and your team to high standards of quality and compliance

- A coach and mentor who helps technicians at every experience level improve

- Comfortable saying “I don’t know yet” and going to find the answer

- Detail-oriented, especially with maintenance documentation and records

- Focused on results, especially aircraft availability and reliability

What We Provide

Here’s what you can expect from us:

- Competitive pay with regular performance reviews

- Paid time off and work-life flexibility

- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and optional life and disability insurance

100% employer-paid medical for employees, with the employer covering % of dependent coverage

- Company-contributed 401(k) plan

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Forsite is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We believe different perspectives make our team stronger. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll be glad to help.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only candidates selected for interviews.