Director of Maintenance

Ascent Aviation Services • Marana, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career-minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals. Take your career to new heights as our Director of Maintenance (DOM) and help chart the course for operational excellence across the maintenance hangars and repair stations. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Maintenance is responsible for ensuring every aircraft and component service operation meets FAA-accepted RSM/QCM standards, global aviation regulations, and uncompromising safety protocols. With full command over maintenance operations, you’ll drive policy, navigate budget planning, and guide innovation across facilities, workforce development, training, and capital investments. As a key advisor to executive leadership, you’ll align fleet readiness and technical capabilities with the company’s flight path for growth. This role is your runway to elevate performance, inspire technical crews, and uphold a hangar-wide culture of safety, precision, and operational integrity - keeping every mission cleared for takeoff. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead high-performance teams, elevate maintenance standards, and reinforce a culture grounded in Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results. With the launch of our 777 program and two new hangars, Ascent is experiencing rapid growth. This position is instrumental in achieving our goals and fulfilling our mission of becoming the most trusted aerospace solutions provider in North America.

Requirements

• Proven leadership and management skills within aviation maintenance or aerospace operations.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities, including experience generating forecasts, managing inventory, and interpreting technical data.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and strong mathematical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and comprehend complex technical and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed, target-oriented mindset with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Comfortable with business travel and participation in industry conferences or trade events.
• Aerospace background preferred, with experience in engineering, maintenance, or fabrication projects, ideally involving landing gear or similar complex systems.
• Minimum of at least 10 years of maintenance experience, including at least 5 years in aviation management or a related leadership discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid FAA Airframe or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced education or technical training preferred.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership over all maintenance operations, ensuring full compliance with FAA regulations, technical data, and company policies across all assigned business units.
• Champions a high-performance culture aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and core values, promoting collaboration, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Oversees Maintenance Control, Line Stations, and Technical Support teams, ensuring operational excellence and consistent service delivery.
• Builds and maintains strong customer relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for maintenance-related performance and satisfaction.
• Ensures the availability of skilled labor, tooling, equipment, and support services to meet current and future operational demands.
• Drives workforce readiness by ensuring all technical personnel maintain required training, certifications, and regulatory qualifications.
• Collaborates with executive leadership and department heads to establish priorities, streamline workflows, and resolve complex operational issues.
• Develops and executes long and short-term maintenance strategies, plans, and schedules to meet customer commitments in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Leads budget planning and financial oversight for maintenance departments, authorizing expenditures and managing fiscal performance.
• Provides mentorship and performance management for subordinate leaders, delivering coaching, development, and corrective action as needed.
• Serves as the principal FAA liaison for all maintenance operations, ensuring regulatory integrity and audit readiness.
• Ensures aircraft, engine, and component maintenance operations, ensuring regulatory integrity and audit readiness.
• Ensures aircraft, engine, and component maintenance adheres to all regulatory standards, manuals, service bulletins, and quality requirements.
• Advises senior leadership on policy enhancements, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Acts with full authority within corporate guidelines, implementing innovative methods to achieve organizational goals and elevate maintenance standards.

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO - Eligible for 3 Weeks in your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Company-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED