Vice President, Director of Maintenance

About the Role

Elevate Jet is the modern evolution of Elevate Aviation Group, bringing nearly thirty years of private aviation expertise into a new, technology-driven era. As the FAA-certificated airline within the organization, Elevate Jet manages and operates aircraft directly while offering advisory, acquisition, and management services. The Vice President of Maintenance will hold the FAA 119.69(a) Director of Maintenance responsibility for Elevate Jet’s Part 145 Maintenance Repair Station (MRO), ensuring aircraft are ready for dispatch on time and coordinating AOG maintenance support during charter flights to minimize aircraft downtime and delays to customer schedules. Active thorough planning and communication are essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide guidance for the managed fleet and third-party providers, partnering with Elevate Jet leadership to fully leverage internal resources in support of managed clients.
• Develop and deepen OEM and supplier relationships for the benefit of Elevate Jet and its managed clients.
• Leverage resources within Elevate Aviation Group (EAG), networking, and marketing efforts to support growth and success within the organization.
• Support existing staff, attract and retain future talent to meet business growth needs, including building “bench strength” for future leadership roles.
• Oversee all maintenance planning, scheduling, and completion of aircraft inspections, repairs, and maintenance schedules for the Elevate Jet MRO, ensuring regulatory compliance and use of industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FAA and/or EASA regulatory requirements and oversee all maintenance documentation, including logbooks, maintenance records, and work orders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate continuously with Flight Operations to support aircraft charter operations and establish local maintenance support at remote locations to minimize aircraft downtime.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable FAA Regulations including Parts 43, 65, and 135, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary contact point to the FAA Certificate Holding District Office and coordinate all recurrent audits and inspections.
• Provide regular fleet status reports to management and operations, including maintenance status and MEL deferrals. Develop 30-day, 90-day, and annual full maintenance forecasts and work scopes, obtain shop quotes and schedules as requested, and coordinate with customers to maximize aircraft availability and scheduling options.

Requirements

• FAA A&P License required; Inspection Authorization preferred.
• 10 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance operations with at least 3 years’ experience in FAA Part 145 leadership.
• 3+ years of experience with FAA Part 135 operations preferred.
• Fluency in English with a strong emphasis on writing to ensure proper and accurate aircraft maintenance record documentation.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• High School diploma required.

Skills

• Must be computer literate and knowledgeable of standard software as well as FlightDocs and CAMP maintenance software.
• Demonstrated experience on the fleet of aircraft managed by Elevate Jet.

Schedule

Standard business hours can be expected for this role; however, due to the operational needs of the organization, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Travel is required to support maintenance operations and ensure work scope compliance with contracted work scopes.

Work Environment

Much of each shift will be performed while standing or walking and includes reaching overhead, bending, and lifting of up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to work in all types of weather conditions. Position requires FAA-mandated drug employment screening.

U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., both now and at all future times. Sponsorship for an employment Visa is not available at this time.