Director of Maintenance

Akima, LLC • Shiloh, IL

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Akima Logistics Services is seeking a highly experienced Director of Maintenance for its C-21 Contractor Logistics Support contract at Scott AFB, Illinois. The Director leads the maintenance program, overseeing strategy, personnel, execution, and performance to support fleet readiness, regulatory compliance, customer requirements, and mission operations. The position oversees aircraft maintenance planning and execution, maintenance documentation and reporting, safety, quality, workforce development, stakeholder coordination, and maintenance-related budget inputs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in aircraft maintenance management, aviation management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience; a minimum of 10 years of progressive aircraft maintenance leadership may be considered in place of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior-level aircraft maintenance management role, such as Maintenance Manager, Superintendent, or Deputy Director; military aviation or Part 145/Part 135 experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in fleet management, maintenance planning, sortie generation, and aircraft readiness metrics.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance information systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex operations, and coordinate with customers and stakeholders in a high-tempo aviation environment.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AQMS AS9100/9110 or ISO 9001:2015 standards is highly desirable.
• Experience participating in or leading quality audits is preferred.
• Experience in a military aviation or Part 145/Part 135 environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the aircraft maintenance program in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and organizational objectives, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Own Performance Work Statement deliverables, including performance metrics and maintenance schedules, and provide accurate, transparent reporting to leadership and the customer.
• Set priorities and provide strategic oversight for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, operational support aircraft, and training aircraft.
• Ensure required maintenance actions, technical data entries, and logbooks are completed to support daily missions and long-range operational needs.
• Lead daily, weekly, and long-range maintenance planning aligned with maintenance capacity, aircraft availability, and operational requirements.
• Evaluate fleet health, workload distribution, and resource requirements; adjust aircraft utilization schedules to maintain mission readiness.
• Make maintenance repair prioritization decisions and authorize on-the-spot adjustments for unscheduled maintenance or emerging mission requirements.
• Oversee flightline and hangar maintenance, including safe operations, tool control, use of technical data, and regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Monitor maintenance progress and estimated completion times, adjust work to support mission schedules, and coordinate manpower, task assignments, and resolution of personnel shortages with maintenance supervision.
• Review maintenance actions, processes, and documentation for quality, compliance, and adherence to Air Force, FAA, and company standards.
• Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and technical publications; authorize or deny cannibalization actions and coordinate them with PS&D and the site COR office.
• Ensure aircraft status is accurately maintained in Air Force and automated reporting systems; coordinate with PS&D and expediters to maintain real-time accuracy.
• Oversee fleet configuration management, maintenance documentation standards, and technical data currency.
• Collaborate with Quality and Logistics leadership on Quality Management System requirements, process improvements, audits, and corrective actions; ensure workforce participation and compliance.
• Develop, mentor, and provide technical guidance to maintenance supervisors, leads, and technicians.
• Lead safety initiatives, risk assessments, and mishap prevention programs, ensuring adherence to OSHA, Air Force, and company safety standards.
• Coordinate maintenance issues, strategic planning, and program performance with senior leadership, customer representatives, and external stakeholders.
• Manage maintenance budget inputs, including manpower forecasting, tool and equipment requirements, consumables planning, and long-term sustainment strategies.
• Perform additional duties as required to support program objectives and organizational success.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.
• Competitive pay.
• Growth opportunities.
• Retirement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director