Assistant Director of Maintenance

Survival Flight•Batesville, AR

66d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Maintenance (ADOM) reports to and works closely with the Director of Maintenance . The ADOM is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, compliance, and execution of aircraft maintenance for the organization's helicopter EMS fleet. This role ensures airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, cost control, and high operational readiness across all aircraft maintenance operations. The ADOM provides strategic direction to the maintenance team and works collaboratively with Flight Operations, Safety, Quality, and Medical Leadership to support safe and timely air medical transport.

Requirements

A&P Certificate
IA preferred.
High school Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive rotor-wing aircraft maintenance experience, preferably in EMS or Part 135 operations.
Three to Five years of managerial experience.
Demonstrated experience managing maintenance teams and multiple aircraft /locations.
Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 135, OEM requirements, and helicopter maintenance best practices.
Experience with Bell 206L4 Helicopters
Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
Proven ability to lead in a high-reliability, time-sensitive environment.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Must be able to take the initiative and follow up on all matters regarding the aircraft
Must have effective communication skills to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in highly stressful situations.
Intermediate computer skills including but not limited to; MS Office, Internet Explorer, and email
Ability to travel between bases/sectors as needed with little notice
Available after hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous EMS experience.
Inspection Authorization Certification
At least Three years of experience working for an EMS helicopter program.

Responsibilities

Supporting the Director of Maintenance with the day to day operations of the maintenance department
Provide leadership and oversight of all helicopter and fixedwing maintenance operations company-wide
Ensure full compliance with FAA regulations, GOM maintenance manuals, company GMM, CAMTS, OSHA, and all applicable state/federal standards.
Develop, implement, and enforce maintenance policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Maintain aircraft airworthiness, ensuring scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is performed safely and efficiently.
Manage vendor relationships, parts procurement, tooling, facilities, and external MROs.
Oversee maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, and documentation in accordance with federal and internal requirements.
Direct, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance personnel including leads, technicians, and inspectors.
Maintain close coordination with Flight Operations and Dispatch to minimize aircraft downtime.
Drive safety culture, participate in SMS activities, and lead incident/irregularity investigations related to maintenance.
Forecast and manage maintenance budget including labor, parts, tooling, and capital improvement plans.
Prepare reports and participate in executive reviews, audits, and compliance inspections.
Serve as the primary FAA maintenance contact and ensure responsiveness to regulatory inquiries, audits, and inspections.
Other duties as assigned