Director of Maintenance

About the role

Aery Aviation, LLC is a premier industry leader in Design, Engineering, Certification, and Aerospace Services. We develop cutting-edge solutions for aviation, aerospace, and industrial clients, prioritizing innovation, safety, efficiency, and superior reliability to meet our clients ultra-critical, time-challenging, cost sensitive, superior-reliability requirements.

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Maintenance (DOM) to oversee and manage all aspects of maintenance operations within our FAA Part 145 Repair Station, including aircraft modifications and Part 91 Flight Operations.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and operational efficiency while leading a team of maintenance personnel and coordinating with customers, vendors, and internal flight operations.

• Management of Maintenance Operations: Oversee the FAA Part 145 Repair Station operations, ensuring compliance with 14 CFR Part 145 regulations and manual system for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities.
• Direct and supervise aircraft modification programs, ensuring all modifications meet regulatory, safety, and customer specifications.
• Ensure Part 91 flight operations maintenance requirements are met, supporting a fleet of aircraft and ensuring they are airworthy for safe operations.
• Manage and allocate resources for maintenance schedules, ensuring minimal downtime and maximized operational readiness.
• Operate a profitable MRO, optimizing efficiency, minimizing costs, and driving revenue growth.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in maintaining aircraft with verifiable practical experience as an active aircraft mechanic in a maintenance organization.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory position in a maintenance organization.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Part 145 Repair Station environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high-pressure environment
• Demonstrated ability to build continuous improvement culture across the operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and positively motivate others
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
• Drug Free Workplace Drug Testing Program participation
• Must have a thorough working knowledge and understanding of FARs, aircraft technical bulletins, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, aircraft systems and the ability to communicate this knowledge to the required persons.
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) required, Inspector Authorization (IA) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license
• The ability to lift and/or move bulky items more than 50 lbs.

Skills

• Experience and comprehensive knowledge of engineering, aircraft modification and FAA certification / Supplemental Type Certification (STC) processes.
• Experience with interfacing 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.

Benefits

We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Pay

The pay range for this role is 120,000 - 135,000 USD per year.