Director of Aviation Maintenance

The Director of Maintenance leads and manages all aircraft maintenance activities for a Part 91 corporate flight department operating a fleet of six business jets and two helicopters. This role is responsible for ensuring aircraft safety, regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and cost-effective maintenance while supporting executive and corporate travel requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of all aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance programs
Plan, schedule, and oversee all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications
Lead maintenance strategy for a mixed fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft
Serve as the primary liaison with the FAA, OEMs, maintenance vendors, and MRO facilities
Manage maintenance records, logbooks, and electronic tracking systems
Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations, warranty claims, and maintenance programs
Coordinate Aircraft-on Ground (AOG) events and recovery efforts
Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget and long-term cost forecasts
Lead, supervise, and mentor in-house maintenance staff, contracted maintenance personnel, and interns
Support aircraft acquisitions, dispositions, inspections, and major modifications
Manage the maintenance component of the Safety Management System (SMS)
Conduct and support internal and external audits, inspections, and quality assurance reviews

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience in aircraft maintenance, including leadership or management roles
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and corporate aviation best practices
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Qualifications We Prefer

Inspection Authorization (IA)
Experience with both fixed and rotary wing fleets
Experience supporting aircraft acquisition, acceptance, and entry-into-service processes
Familiarity with maintenance tracking software such as CAMP