Director of Maintenance

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the FAA-required Director of Maintenance for a Part 135 operation.
• Oversee all aircraft maintenance, inspections, repairs, and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturer maintenance requirements, and company policies.
• Develop, implement, and manage maintenance programs, procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
• Cook up relationships with maintenance vendors, repair stations (MROs), parts suppliers, and contract maintenance providers.
• Supervise maintenance personnel, including hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage departmental budgets while maintaining cost-effective maintenance operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the FAA regarding maintenance compliance and inspections.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company maintenance manuals, FAA regulations, and inspection standards.
• Support workforce planning, employee development, recognition, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Perform additional duties assigned by leadership.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Eligible to meet FAA requirements for Director of Maintenance designation.
• Minimum 10 years of aviation maintenance supervisory experience.
• Minimum 10 years of commercial aviation maintenance leadership experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience maintaining turboprop aircraft.
• Extensive knowledge of FAA Part 119 and Part 135 regulations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) certification.
• Experience maintaining Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.
• FAA Airman Certificate.
• FAA Medical Certificate.
• Experience with light and mid-size turbine aircraft.
• Experience with piston aircraft.