Director of Maintenance Ops

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

12d

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, finance management, OEM coordination, and sourcing at Alliance Fort Worth and regional operations under ACE. The role reports directly to the Vice President of ATAC ACE and supports aircraft maintenance operations across ACE-designated Areas of Responsibility. The MO coordinates with ACE regional Directors of Operations, Maintenance Managers, the ACE Director of Flight Operations, the ATAC Director of Safety, headquarters maintenance leadership, and other functional leaders. The position also coordinates maintenance staffing, training, equipment, and logistics to meet customer requirements. Travel is 20–40%, and the role 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 and activities under ACE.
Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, corporate, and company safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate with the Director of Safety, ACE Safety Manager, and ACE Ground Safety Manager on operating-location maintenance activities.
Coordinate technical data and OEM/third-party MRO support.
Coordinate subcontractor support for operating locations.
Oversee operating-location maintenance General Operating Procedures (GOPs) and training.
Coordinate operating-location budgeting 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.
Liaise with headquarters maintenance leadership regarding 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 the accuracy of aircraft management and scheduling.
Continuously evaluate operating-location maintenance staffing requirements.
Assist operating locations with corrective actions related to maintenance audits, as appropriate.
Network with industry and government organizations regarding future maintenance operations.