Director, Aviation Maintenance
About The Position
The Director, Aviation Maintenance, is responsible for strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and financial management of McDonald’s aviation maintenance function. The role ensures the continued airworthiness, safety, reliability, and availability of the corporate aircraft fleet while leading maintenance personnel, facilities, vendors, and maintenance programs. The Director partners with Executive Leadership, Flight Operations, Safety, and Administration to develop and execute maintenance strategies that support operational excellence, fleet readiness, regulatory compliance, risk management, and long-term business objectives. The position reports to the Senior Director, Aviation and has direct reports that include Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Coordinators, and other assigned personnel. Occasional domestic and international travel is required to support maintenance operations, inspections, aircraft acquisitions, and fleet-related activities.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive aircraft maintenance experience.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in corporate, business, or commercial aviation maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, maintenance program management, budgeting, and vendor management.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Extensive knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation maintenance best practices.
- Strong leadership, strategic planning, financial, and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead teams, manage resources, and drive operational excellence.
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aviation maintenance activities in support of corporate flight operations.
- Develop and execute long-term maintenance, fleet support, and lifecycle strategies.
- Provide strategic guidance on fleet planning, aircraft acquisitions, facility investments, and capital projects.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Ensure fleet airworthiness, reliability, and operational readiness.
- Direct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities and maintenance planning.
- Coordinate aircraft availability with Flight Operations to maximize dispatch reliability.
- Provide leadership during AOG and other critical operational events.
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, international requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
- Lead regulatory audits, inspections, quality assurance initiatives, and SMS programs.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, manufacturers, and industry partners.
- Develop and manage maintenance operating and capital budgets.
- Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and maintenance expenditures.
- Direct hangar operations, facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and support equipment programs.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost performance.
- Lead staffing, succession planning, training, and employee development initiatives.
- Establish performance expectations and support professional growth within the maintenance organization.
- Build organizational capability to support current and future fleet requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance.
- Eligibility for stock or other equity grants under McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.
- Sabbatical program.
- Tuition assistance.
- Flexible work arrangements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
