Director of Maintenance - Global 7500 | KBFI/KHIO

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Position Summary

The Dedicated Director of Maintenance (DOM) will direct and oversee all activities, maintenance programs, inspections, analytics, projections, coordination, and project management for the assigned aircraft while adhering to the Clay Lacy Vision, Mission, and Values.

Job details: Full‑time position (no contract) for a Global 7500 based at KBFI/KHIO (Operation 91, ~400 hours annually). Must live within a two‑hour drive of the base or be willing to relocate.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $215,000 – $230,000 per year. Fully paid medical/healthcare premium.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the Clay Lacy team, embodying its vision, mission, and values.
• Work productively with aircraft crew members to support owner expectations.
• Be present for all aircraft arrivals and departures at the home base and surrounding airports.
• Maintain and adjust daily workflow for maintenance‑related resource decisions.
• Complete light and moderate work on aircraft, including pre/post‑flight inspections after each trip.
• Coordinate moderate and heavy maintenance to optimize dispatchability, considering owner schedules and crew planning.
• Foster an environment where comments, concerns, and suggestions are shared with aircraft management.
• Establish and maintain records required by FARs, manufacturers, and Clay Lacy policies (Part 91 or Part 135).
• Provide high levels of customer service to Clay Lacy and its customers.
• Develop vendor/supplier relationships, contracts, and support services.
• Anticipate client and crew needs to continually improve support and service.
• Represent Clay Lacy in aviation matters with trade associations, FAA, state/municipal bodies, airport management, community organizations, and contract agencies.
• Maintain high morale through awareness of department policies, employee development programs, and regular meetings.
• Act as resident safety expert and liaison with safety organizations; identify and report hazards via CLA’s SMS program.
• Be onsite a minimum of four days per week for preventative maintenance.
• Provide the Aircraft Management Team with a 24‑month projection (updated monthly) including downtime, estimated costs, and coordination.
• Review vendor invoices and close out work orders promptly.
• Provide weekly maintenance schedule updates to leadership and/or aircraft management.
• Update monthly maintenance projections and communicate them to the aircraft management team.
• Input and update all aircraft discrepancies in the Corridor tracking program.
• Update the FL3XX system with maintenance events for visibility.
• Utilize HubSpot for all AOG events or discrepancies that could cause trip interruption.
• Coordinate quarterly audits of the assigned aircraft and records with the Clay Lacy Director of Maintenance or Assistant Director of Maintenance.
• Report all aborted flights and diversions; produce MIR and/or SDR for each.
• Submit work packages, logbook entries, and 102 Airworthiness Release forms (unsigned) to the Shared Director of Maintenance for review.
• Ensure work packages are reviewed, RII items identified, and then sent to maintenance providers for quoting.
• Quarterly review aircraft CB/SB and ADs, identifying items that improve dispatch reliability.
• Produce a 12‑month maintenance budget for each assigned aircraft; submit before the end of October annually.
• Verify that all third‑party maintenance providers are approved Clay Lacy vendors before work begins.
• Scan and email completed work packages to the records department after audit.
• Create all parts orders, service requests, and purchase orders through Corridor.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Competencies & Skills

• Create strong customer relations and deliver customer‑centric solutions.
• Take on new opportunities and challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Work collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
• Communicate clearly to varied audiences and through multiple modes.
• Gain trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Minimum 10 years of A&P‑related duties, including experience with the assigned aircraft model.
• At least 3 years managing subordinates or contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for maintenance events not completed at the home base.
• Willingness to work long and sometimes irregular hours.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and management abilities.
• Calmness under pressure with professionalism and service to clients and colleagues.

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching; may require lifting up to 50 lb. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment and conduct aircraft repairs and troubleshooting.

Education & Experience

Associate or bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or equivalent A&P experience. Must possess and maintain a current, valid U.S. FAA A&P Certificate. Corporate aviation experience required; Global 7500 experience highly desired. Must comply with all Federal Aviation regulations, company manuals, SOPs, and policies, and be able to pass DOT/FAA drug screening, background checks, and random drug/alcohol testing.