Vice President of Technical Services
About The Position
The Vice President of Technical Services is a senior leadership role responsible for strategic direction, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the organization’s technical departments. The role oversees the Part 145 Repair Station, Part 135 maintenance, and Part 91 operations, and directly leads Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance Planning & Scheduling. The VP ensures technical operations align with company goals, regulatory standards, and customer expectations, advancing safety, reliability, and service delivery. This role is 100% on-site at the corporate headquarters in Newport News, Virginia. The position leads maintenance and modification, quality, supply chain, and planning/scheduling functions; develops departmental strategies; and fosters a safety-first, compliance-focused, continuous-improvement culture. Responsibilities include maintaining Part 145 compliance and audit readiness, supporting maintenance for Part 135 and Part 91 aircraft, leading the Quality Management System and audits, directing procurement and inventory activities, and ensuring maintenance planning supports operational readiness and minimizes aircraft downtime. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification, and at least 10 years of progressive aviation MRO leadership experience, including oversight of Part 145 and Part 135 operations. Military experience will be considered. Travel may be required for audits, inspections, customer visits, or fleet support, and the position requires flexibility to manage emergencies or unscheduled maintenance. The role may occasionally require lifting or moving bulky items weighing more than 50 pounds. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check consistent with applicable laws and company policies. Some positions may require drug testing. Aery Aviation describes its job descriptions as summaries that may not reflect all duties and responsibilities. The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, though specific benefits are not listed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aerospace Engineering, Business, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification required.
- At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in aviation MRO, including oversight of FAA Part 145 and Part 135 operations.
- Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations, AS9100/ISO standards, and aviation quality systems.
- Proven experience managing cross-functional teams, including maintenance, quality, planning, and supply chain.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated success building efficient, compliant, and scalable technical operations.
- Broad and comprehensive knowledge of Engineering, Aircraft Modification, and FAA Certification/Supplemental Type Certification processes.
- Experience interfacing with and maintaining effective relationships with senior-level customer personnel.
- Willingness to travel for audits, inspections, customer visits, or fleet support as required.
- Flexibility to manage emergencies or unscheduled maintenance activities.
- Occasionally able to lift and/or move bulky items weighing more than 50 pounds.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check; some positions may require drug testing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ERP/MRO systems such as Quantum, Corridor, or CAMP.
- Six Sigma, Lean, or other process-improvement certification.
- Previous experience liaising with FAA inspectors and regulatory agencies.
- Experience supporting private and charter flight operations (Part 91 and Part 135).
- Military experience will be considered.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage technical service departments, including maintenance/modifications, quality, supply chain, and planning/scheduling.
- Develop and execute departmental strategies aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Foster a safety-first, compliance-focused, and continuous-improvement culture.
- Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 requirements, including personnel qualifications, tooling, manuals, training, and audit readiness.
- Oversee maintenance operations, work scopes, and return-to-service processes.
- Communicate with FAA Principal Inspectors, customers, and vendors.
- Collaborate with Flight Operations leadership to ensure timely and compliant maintenance for Part 135 and Part 91 aircraft.
- Support on-demand and scheduled maintenance activities with the operational control center.
- Lead the Quality Department and ensure compliance with FAA, AS9100, ISO, and other applicable regulatory and industry standards.
- Maintain and continuously improve the company’s Quality Management System.
- Manage internal and external audits, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
- Direct supply chain activities, including procurement, inventory management, vendor management, and logistics.
- Build vendor relationships and ensure availability of critical parts and materials.
- Monitor KPIs to optimize cost, performance, and turnaround time.
- Oversee maintenance planning and scheduling to support operational readiness and minimize aircraft downtime.
- Develop long-range plans aligning resource availability with maintenance demand.
- Monitor fleet maintenance status and forecast upcoming maintenance events.
- Travel as required for audits, inspections, customer visits, or fleet support, and manage emergencies or unscheduled maintenance activities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
