Chief Of Maintenance- Aviation

About the role

The Chief of Maintenance at Hallmark is responsible for directing all inspection activities, coordinating, scheduling, supervising all maintenance work, and assisting the Chief Pilot in the operation of the flight department. This role ensures that corporate aircraft are airworthy, maintains compliance with all applicable regulations, and communicates maintenance activities to flight department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the overall maintenance program for the flight department ensuring the aircraft is maintained in the highest possible state of airworthiness and cleanliness.
• When the aircraft is at home station, ensure the completion of all servicing and maintenance requirements, trouble shooting and repairs.
• When the aircraft is away from home station, provide assistance in trouble shooting discrepancies, schedule maintenance work, and expedite parts and deliveries.
• Establish and carry out an approved maintenance inspection program for the aircraft as recommended by the aircraft manufacturer and approved by the FAA.
• Establish and maintain aircraft records in accordance with applicable FAA directives and manufacturer approved maintenance programs.
• Maintain a current library of maintenance regulations, manufacturer’s inspection program documents, aircraft and engine manuals, and references for accessories, equipment and components.
• Support and participate with the internal SMS safety program.
• Oversee and monitor budget for maintenance area.
• Supervise and monitor the work of all temporary or contract maintenance and aircraft cleaning personnel.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years’ aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience in a COM/DOM (Chief of Maintenance/Director of Maintenance) or Lead role.
• A valid, active A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college education preferred.
• IA (Inspection Authorization) certification preferred.
• Experience repairing and maintaining Hawker aircraft 900XP.
• Ability to work autonomously with little supervision.

Benefits

Final compensation varies based on several factors. This is an on-site role at MKC, where our private hangar is located. Hallmark is committed to recognizing and rewarding performance. Employees are eligible for annual merit-based increases, aligned with individual and company performance. In alignment with our culture of care, Hallmark offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, paid time off, 401K with company match, and profit-sharing.