Director Of Maintenance Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and 10 or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Aircraft avionics experience involving maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of avionics systems.
• At least 10 years of experience maintaining helicopters and/or managing maintenance operations for FAR Part 133/135 operators and/or FAR Part 145 Repair Stations.
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
• Strong leadership and motivation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with and support company leadership and directives.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of FAA regulations.
• Experience with a Safety Management System (SMS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels.
• Solution-oriented approach, initiative, and ability to create, implement, and improve policies and procedures.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Regular scheduled attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Six years’ experience as an aircraft maintenance manager or supervisor for aircraft operated under FAA Part 133/135, with experience in FAA AAIP, CAMP, and MEL programs.
• Five years of experience with Airbus Helicopter (formerly Eurocopter) aircraft and Turbomeca Arriel engines.
• Experience overseeing multiple aircraft and maintenance technicians.
• Experience in Part 145 operations and regulations.
• RAMCO Software experience.
• SharePoint experience.
• Inspector Authorization (IA) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership oversight of the company maintenance operation and final authority to release airframes, engines, rotors, appliances, and component parts to service.
• Ensure maintenance and inspection personnel are adequately trained and qualified, and oversee maintenance management training requirements and scheduled training plans.
• Support company goals and initiatives, promote continuous quality management, and ensure employees follow company policies and procedures.
• Maintain direct communication with the local FAA FSDO Primary Maintenance Inspector and liaise with OEM Field Service Representatives to resolve airworthiness matters.
• Perform duties required by the company’s FAA-approved General Operations Manual and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Maintain company maintenance manuals and documentation in compliance with current FAA regulations.
• Ensure all company aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition and oversee aircraft document control.
• Plan, schedule, and forecast maintenance activities and manage the comprehensive maintenance department budget.
• Ensure inspection aids, special tools, and equipment are available and serviceable; manage tool control and calibration programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of required inspection records, reports, and forms.
• Ensure incoming parts and supplies receive receiving inspection to determine airworthiness before approval for installation.
• Ensure vendors and agencies supplying products, services, or materials related to aircraft airworthiness maintain acceptable standards.
• Track required inspections, time-between-overhaul items, and life-limited components; ensure receiving inspection requirements are met for new and continued-serviced parts.
• Participate in recruiting mechanics and maintenance management staff, and oversee mechanic apprentices under the company apprenticeship program.
• Conduct weekly meetings with maintenance management staff.
• Provide weekly leadership updates on aircraft availability, delays, out-of-service aircraft, and monthly budget tracking.
• Ensure aircraft records, maintenance data, and flight data are maintained in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies; conduct required records, base, and systems audits.
• Screen and monitor aircraft and engine maintenance logs and records for compliance with regulations, manufacturer maintenance programs, and Airworthiness Directives.
• Directly supervise Maintenance department employees, including interviewing, selecting, hiring, training, assigning work, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus is mentioned in the compensation description; the posting refers applicants to the company benefits page for information on benefits but does not list specific benefit offerings.