Director of Maintenance (DEA Program) Ft. Worth, Texas

V2X Current Openings•Ft. Worth, TX

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About The Position

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization. Responsible for all aircraft and component maintenance performed at the Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) Repair Station in Fort Worth, Texas. Delegates appropriate levels of authority as necessary to ensure achievement of all contractual requirements on time and within budget. Inform and discuss aircraft and component maintenance issues at Part 145 Certified Repair Station (CRS) with the Aircraft Maintenance Manager, quality control department and maintenance staff, and customer representatives. Ensures compliance with procedures and practices required to maintain FAA Repair Station Certificate and support the company quality management system. Supports production meetings with maintenance staff and DEA Aviation Division (OA) management. Ensures maintenance actions performed at the CRS are in accordance with specific guidance presented in aircraft, component and system maintenance manuals, the Repair Station Quality Manual (RSQM), and other technical publications. Supports efforts to compile and analyze aircraft fleet maintenance data that benefits the customer and supports the OA Safety Management System (SMS) Program. Directs Repair Station maintenance activities to minimize aircraft maintenance related delays, problems, or issues. Take steps to prevent or correct disruptions caused by personnel shortages, failure of machinery, tools, materials or schedule changes. Ensures Repair Station maintenance department personnel comply with all regulatory, contractural, and company requirements, and training/ethics programs. Responsible for the on-going development, review, and revision of procedures and instructions pertinent to aircraft maintenance operations at the Repair Station. Recommends Program level policies, procedures, and/or contract modifications to help improve program efficiencies. Works with the Chief Inspector and Quality Control Manager as necessary to resolve any conflicts, discrepancies, or omissions related to technical guidance. Establishes performance objectives or goals for the CRS and assesses progress towards achievement. Explores opportunities for improvement and effects changes to optimize CRS operations. Hires, develops goals and objectives, monitors and evaluates performance, and writes performance reviews for direct reports. Coordinates with the Off-Site Supervisor to provide qualified mechanics and technicians in support of operations, training, and aircraft maintenance and/or acceptance performed outside of the AOC. Ensures Repair Station maintenance personnel are properly trained, certified, and comply with approved procedures, methods and practices for each CRS maintenance activity. Ensure all Repair Station shop equipment and tools are serviceable and properly used. Ensures the AOC hangar and adjoining ramp areas are kept in a clean, FOD free, orderly manner and proper waste management is practiced. Ensures Repair Station maintenance personnel observe all safety precautions and properly utilize approved personal protective equipment. Establishes a non-hazardous maintenance work environment at the Repair Station that is conducive to the safety and wellbeing of all employees. Performs other duties as assigned. Incumbent performs other job-related tasks as assigned and required; any duties/tasks included in the employee's performance evaluation elements are essential to that employee's position within the job classification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree plus 6 years extensive experience in aircraft and power plant maintenance and repair with equivalent technical or military training. A minimum of 5 years as a Maintenance Supervisor at the level of responsibility for making airworthiness decisions is preferred OR associate’s degree plus 10 years extensive experience in aircraft and power plant maintenance and repair with equivalent technical or military training. A minimum of 5 years as a Maintenance Supervisor at the level of responsibility for making airworthiness decisions is preferred OR High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 14 years extensive experience in aircraft and power plant maintenance and repair with equivalent technical or military training. A minimum of 5 years as a Maintenance Supervisor at the level of responsibility for making airworthiness decisions is preferred.
Valid Airframe & Power plant certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Experience in a similar position within the last twelve (12) months; shall possess a working knowledge of applicable FAA Regulations (FAR), specifically FAR Part 91 and 145, and their application to OA aircraft.
Experience with and in-depth knowledge of a variety of fixed wings (e.g., ATR 42, Beech 350, C-206/C-210) and rotary-wing (e.g., Bell 407 and 412, MD 500) aircraft.
Experience in aircraft maintenance to include task qualification, certification requirements, quality control procedures and logistics planning.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective team building and conflict resolution skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office applications and ability to use various computerized database and software programs to develop production schedules, maintain data, and produce reports for aircraft fleet maintenance management purposes.
Ability to develop and write documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
Ability to analyze problems and make independent decisions in accordance with approved policies and procedures to resolve them.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Possess or obtain a clearance from the Department of Justice.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Possess or obtain a valid US Passport and obtain vaccinations required for international travel.
Ability to work assigned shift or schedule, including a two-hour recall response time outside of normal duty hours.
Ability to travel as required to support program and customer’s mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aircraft and component maintenance performed at the Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) Repair Station in Fort Worth, Texas.
Delegates appropriate levels of authority as necessary to ensure achievement of all contractual requirements on time and within budget.
Inform and discuss aircraft and component maintenance issues at Part 145 Certified Repair Station (CRS) with the Aircraft Maintenance Manager, quality control department and maintenance staff, and customer representatives.
Ensures compliance with procedures and practices required to maintain FAA Repair Station Certificate and support the company quality management system.
Supports production meetings with maintenance staff and DEA Aviation Division (OA) management.
Ensures maintenance actions performed at the CRS are in accordance with specific guidance presented in aircraft, component and system maintenance manuals, the Repair Station Quality Manual (RSQM), and other technical publications.
Supports efforts to compile and analyze aircraft fleet maintenance data that benefits the customer and supports the OA Safety Management System (SMS) Program.
Directs Repair Station maintenance activities to minimize aircraft maintenance related delays, problems, or issues.
Take steps to prevent or correct disruptions caused by personnel shortages, failure of machinery, tools, materials or schedule changes.
Ensures Repair Station maintenance department personnel comply with all regulatory, contractural, and company requirements, and training/ethics programs.
Responsible for the on-going development, review, and revision of procedures and instructions pertinent to aircraft maintenance operations at the Repair Station.
Recommends Program level policies, procedures, and/or contract modifications to help improve program efficiencies.
Works with the Chief Inspector and Quality Control Manager as necessary to resolve any conflicts, discrepancies, or omissions related to technical guidance.
Establishes performance objectives or goals for the CRS and assesses progress towards achievement.
Explores opportunities for improvement and effects changes to optimize CRS operations.
Hires, develops goals and objectives, monitors and evaluates performance, and writes performance reviews for direct reports.
Coordinates with the Off-Site Supervisor to provide qualified mechanics and technicians in support of operations, training, and aircraft maintenance and/or acceptance performed outside of the AOC.
Ensures Repair Station maintenance personnel are properly trained, certified, and comply with approved procedures, methods and practices for each CRS maintenance activity.
Ensure all Repair Station shop equipment and tools are serviceable and properly used.
Ensures the AOC hangar and adjoining ramp areas are kept in a clean, FOD free, orderly manner and proper waste management is practiced.
Ensures Repair Station maintenance personnel observe all safety precautions and properly utilize approved personal protective equipment.
Establishes a non-hazardous maintenance work environment at the Repair Station that is conducive to the safety and wellbeing of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.