Director of Maintenance Ops
About The Position
The Director of Maintenance Operations (MO) at ATAC’s Adversary Center of Excellence (ACE) oversees aircraft maintenance support, policies, inspection schedules, staffing, and financial coordination for Alliance Fort Worth and ACE regional operations. The role reports directly to the Vice President of ATAC ACE and coordinates with regional Directors of Operations, Maintenance Managers, the ACE Director of Flight Operations, the ATAC Director of Safety, headquarters maintenance leaders, and other functional leaders. The MO coordinates maintenance staffing, training, equipment, and logistics to support customer requirements across ACE-designated Areas of Responsibility. Travel is 20–40%, and the position may be based at any ATAC operating location.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of aviation management experience.
- Previous formal Department of Defense pilot training experience.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Must maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
- Previous supervisory or management experience.
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize and write procedures in a logical, methodical manner.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance-related support for operations under ACE.
- Ensure adherence to applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures, and coordinate with the Director of Safety, ACE Safety Manager, and ACE Ground Safety Manager on operating-location maintenance activities.
- Coordinate technical data and OEM or third-party maintenance, repair, and overhaul support, as well as subcontractor support for operating locations.
- Oversee operating-location maintenance General Operating Procedures (GOPs) and training.
- Coordinate operating-location budget oversight with the ACE Director of Maintenance and Finance team, including material-support expense accounting and input on employee compensation.
- Evaluate and submit evaluations for assigned maintenance personnel.
- Coordinate with headquarters maintenance leadership on company maintenance policies and procedures, including GOPs, maintenance manuals, and training.
- Oversee quality-assurance operational risk management for operating-location maintenance activities and personnel actions, including OTI and QA Flash submissions.
- Oversee aircraft management and scheduling accuracy.
- Continuously evaluate maintenance staffing requirements for operating locations.
- Assist operating locations with corrective actions following maintenance audits, as appropriate.
- Build industry and government networks to support future maintenance operations.
- Coordinate maintenance staffing, training, equipment, and logistics across operating locations.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- Education assistance
- Career development and training opportunities
- Wellness program, including fitness reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company funding
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
