General Summary
As the Director of Maintenance, you will be the on‑site authority guiding all maintenance and service operations to ensure aircraft are safe, airworthy, and ready for flight. You'll oversee maintenance activities in full alignment with FAA regulations, the Quality Control Manual (QCM), the Repair Station Manual (RSM), and all approved maintenance data. Your leadership ensures every aircraft is maintained and released to service in full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145.
In this pivotal role, you will provide the strategic direction, hands‑on leadership, and regulatory accountability that keeps our maintenance organization operating at peak performance. You'll lead and mentor maintenance teams, oversee maintenance planning, and drive the daily execution of service operations at your assigned location-all while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Primary Responsbilities
Regulatory & Airworthiness Oversight
- Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, and applicable FAA guidance.
- Ensure maintenance is performed using approved technical data and proper procedures.
- Ensure proper execution of return-to-service documentation.
- Support FAA, customer, and third-party audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
- Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on regulatory interpretation and compliance matters.
Maintenance & Service Execution
- Direct all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities at the site.
- Ensure effective planning, sequencing, and control of maintenance work.
- Ensure personnel, tooling, facilities, and materials are adequate for assigned work.
- Conduct daily production oversight to ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution.
Safety Management
- Promote and enforce a safety-first culture in accordance with the company Safety Management System (SMS).
- Ensure hazards, incidents, and near misses are reported and addressed.
- Support investigations and corrective actions related to maintenance events or deviations.
Personnel & Training
- Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained, qualified, and authorized to perform assigned tasks.
- Ensure compliance with training, certification, and recurrent qualification requirements.
- Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to maintenance supervisors and staff.
Operational Performance
- Monitor and manage performance related to schedule adherence, labor utilization, and rework.
- Identify and address operational constraints impacting compliance, safety, or delivery.
- Support coordination with Planning, Parts, Quality, and Customer Experience functions.
Top Candidates Will Possess
- Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business or related field preferred
- Minimum 10 years aircraft maintenance experience
- Minimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership role within a Part 145 environment
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required
- Deep understanding of business aviation airframes, powerplants, and diagnostics
- Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 145 (and Part 91/135 interfaces), safety management systems, and quality assurance principles
- Ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and guide teams through efficient, compliant resolutions
- Proficient in planning, workflow optimization, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Strong communicator capable of translating technical issues into clear, customer‑friendly information
- Builds trust with aircraft owners, operators, and OEMs through transparency and exceptional service delivery
- Drives long‑range planning, departmental budgeting, capacity forecasting, and capability development
- Identifies new service opportunities, efficiencies, and technology integrations to keep the MRO competitive
- Inspires, coaches, and builds high‑performing maintenance teams
- Demonstrates calm, confident decision‑making in high‑pressure operational environments
