Director of Aviation Maintenance (Onsite)

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6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Maintenance leads and manages all aircraft maintenance activities for a Part 91 corporate flight department operating a fleet of six business jets and two helicopters. This role is responsible for ensuring aircraft safety, regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and cost-effective maintenance while supporting executive and corporate travel requirements.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience in aircraft maintenance, including leadership or management roles
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and corporate aviation best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

• Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Experience with both fixed and rotary wing fleets
• Experience supporting aircraft acquisition, acceptance, and entry-into-service processes
• Familiarity with maintenance tracking software such as CAMP

Responsibilities

• Ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of all aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance programs
• Plan, schedule, and oversee all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications
• Lead maintenance strategy for a mixed fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft
• Serve as the primary liaison with the FAA, OEMs, maintenance vendors, and MRO facilities
• Manage maintenance records, logbooks, and electronic tracking systems
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations, warranty claims, and maintenance programs
• Coordinate Aircraft-on Ground (AOG) events and recovery efforts
• Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget and long-term cost forecasts
• Lead, supervise, and mentor in-house maintenance staff, contracted maintenance personnel, and interns
• Support aircraft acquisitions, dispositions, inspections, and major modifications
• Manage the maintenance component of the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Conduct and support internal and external audits, inspections, and quality assurance reviews

Benefits

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees