Director of Maintenance/ Accountable Manager

AirQuest Aviation is looking to hire a full-time Director of Maintenance/ Accountable Manager to join our team! Would you like to join an established company that truly respects and values you? Would you like to take your career to the next level? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive salary, and we provide a terrific benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO) days, paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, profit sharing, and company-funded HSA (Health Savings Account). If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

About AirQuest Aviation

We are a fixed-base operator (FBO) with two locations, including Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (KBTP) and Beaver County Airport (KBVI). As a Western Pennsylvania FBO, AirQuest provides services in range of 48 US States, as well as the Bahamas and Canada. Our FBO was founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Stephen Muck. Since then, it has grown rapidly into the region's premiere FBO, providing luxurious charters, as well as ground, maintenance, flight school, and management services.

We have a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional training for our workforce. We're proud to offer many vibrant career opportunities and welcome all candidates who have an affinity for serving their community. We love to promote from within!

Why Join AirQuest

• Leadership role with significant operational impact
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment
• Opportunity to influence and improve maintenance processes
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

About the Role

AirQuest Aviation is seeking an experienced and driven Director of Maintenance/ Accountable Manager to oversee our FAA Part 135 and 145 Repair Station operations. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective maintenance operations while managing personnel, resources, and regulatory requirements.

You will serve as the primary point of contact with the FAA and play a key role in maintaining operational excellence and certification standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Director of Maintenance/ Accountable Manager:

• Lead and manage all maintenance department operations, including personnel, scheduling, and production planning
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, and Inspection Procedures Manual
• Oversee repair station efficiency, cost control, and profitability
• Supervise and develop maintenance personnel, including training and qualification programs
• Plan manpower needs and long-term operational requirements
• Approve aircraft for return to service as authorized
• Coordinate maintenance scheduling for both scheduled and unscheduled work
• Manage procurement, inventory, and materials control
• Maintain current technical data, manuals, and airworthiness directives
• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting and forecasting
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain a clean, organized facility
• Serve as liaison with FAA and support audits and inspections

Qualifications for Director of Maintenance/ Accountable Manager:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required; IA preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a certificated aircraft mechanic
• At least 1 year of experience approving aircraft for return to service
• Experience with FAA Part 145 regulations; Part 135 experience preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of maintenance operations, budgeting, and business processes

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work in a heavy manufacturing facility with various safety hazards which are potentially life-threatening to the employee. This position may require working at heights, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies due to these safety risks.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 5-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

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