Maintenance Manager - Gulfstream 600 (Van Nuys, CA)

Jet Aviation•Van Nuys, CA

About The Position

Jet Aviation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead aircraft maintenance for a Gulfstream 600 based in Van Nuys, California. The role oversees maintenance activities to support aircraft airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and maintenance quality. The Maintenance Manager plans and coordinates scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, oversees inspections, repairs, and modifications, and coordinates with OEMs, regulatory bodies, clients, vendors, and internal teams. The position also monitors maintenance performed at remote locations, manages maintenance records and computerized tracking programs, and handles contracts, manuals, budgets, quotes, invoices, and payments. The role requires a variable schedule to accommodate flight missions and extensive worldwide travel without restrictions. Work takes place in settings ranging from heavy maintenance areas to upscale customer spaces, with exposure to aircraft activity, noise, vibration, fuel fumes, and changing weather and hangar temperatures.

Requirements

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) certificate.
Five years of aviation maintenance experience.
Three years of practical corporate aircraft experience.
Thorough knowledge of maintenance planning and management oversight of inspections, repairs, and modifications.
Ability to work a variable schedule to meet flight mission profiles.
Willingness to travel extensively worldwide without restrictions.
Two years of college or equivalent technical training.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and collaborative approach.
Strong organizational and communication skills and understanding of the aviation industry.
Proactive, self-motivated approach and ability to address technical and practical challenges and manage intricate instructions.

Nice To Haves

Inspection Authorization (IA) certification.
Computer savviness and operational knowledge of Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to company manuals and regulatory standards, maintain technical proficiency through training, and represent Jet Aviation as an industry ambassador.
Take on special projects and responsibilities as needed.
Plan and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Monitor maintenance performed at remote locations.
Manage computerized maintenance tracking programs.
Evaluate directives and bulletins for applicability.
Procure and compare maintenance quotes for supervisor review.
Perform and oversee aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure aircraft readiness and airworthiness compliance.
Maintain accurate aircraft logbooks and records.
Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to meet maintenance requirements.
Manage contracts, manuals, and budgets, and ensure accuracy in invoices and payments.