Director-Maintenance - Air Operations

About the role

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for planning and ensuring that all aviation maintenance is conducted in a safe and cost-effective manner, in compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). The Director of Maintenance is the point of contact with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for all aviation maintenance-related activities. The Director of Maintenance is expected to follow the Mayo Clinic Culture of Safety by modeling 5 safety behaviors: pay attention to detail, communicate clearly, have a questioning and receptive attitude, hand-off effectively, and support each other. The ultimate goal is to place the needs of our patients first by ensuring aviation safety. This is an FAA safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Planning and ensuring all aviation maintenance is conducted in a safe and cost-effective manner, in compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Point of contact with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for all aviation maintenance-related activities.
• Follow the Mayo Clinic Culture of Safety by modeling 5 safety behaviors: pay attention to detail, communicate clearly, have a questioning and receptive attitude, hand-off effectively, and support each other.
• Ensure aviation safety by placing the needs of our patients first.

Qualifications

• Candidate must meet the requirements of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 14, Section 119.71(e), titled “Management personnel: Qualifications for operations conducted under part 135 of this chapter.”
• Minimum Education and/or Experience: Mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings. Either:
• 3 years' experience, within the last 6 years, maintaining aircraft as a certificated mechanic, including experience in maintaining the same category and class of aircraft used by Mayo Clinic (BK117-D3/D2, BK117-C2, King Air BE-300C), or
• 3 years’ experience within the past 6 years repairing aircraft in a certificated airframe repair station, including 1 year in the capacity of approving aircraft for return to service.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with Mayo Clinic Policy.

Preferred Experience and/or Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Management or related field preferred.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a helicopter EMS operation preferred.
• Previous experience in an air ambulance operation preferred.
• Previous experience as a Director of Maintenance preferred.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$118,289- - $177,465 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

Full Time

Schedule Details

The Director of Maintenance supervises aviation technicians at five facilities and travel between locations is required. Mayo Clinic is a 24/7/365 operation, so calls after hours can be expected.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about "EOE is the Law." Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.