The Aircraft Director of Maintenance is a critical role within the [Company] organization providing technical support and ensuring the airworthiness of a dedicated Global XRS. He/She will interact with the Lead Captain to ensure there are no owner schedule disruptions. This dedicated aircraft will operate approximately 450 hours a year. This position will report to the [Company] Director of Maintenance.
The Aircraft Director of Maintenance is expected to live by [Company] three fundamental principles: Employees are the foundation of a service organization; fanatical attention to detail; and we ask everyone to make their decisions with long term relationships in mind.
Responsibilities
Work within [Company] to maintain a culture of safety with efficient procedures that support customer service.
Responsible to maintain a safe and airworthy aircraft to which they are assigned.
Responsible to maintain the aircraft to CFR 135 operating rules per the certificate holders GMM.
Plans, schedules, and assigns maintenance tasks requested through work orders.
Supervises and performs aircraft maintenance on assigned aircraft.
Directs the work of outside maintenance contractors and vendors.
Develop, tracks, and meets the capitol and expense budget for a project, service, and/or flight operations.
Reviews and approves maintenance related invoices from vendors.
Supervises maintenance planning for upcoming maintenance events.
Orders parts for current and upcoming maintenance events.
Performs duties as Maintenance Technician.
Support flight operations before and after flights as necessary.
Other duties as assigned depending on assignment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; 2-4 years of university or trade school required.
EXPERIENCE/LICENSES:
Minimum 5 years maintenance experience with high performance turbine aircraft.
Experience with Global Express.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have a current A&P License (Inspection Authorization, IA, preferred)
Must have a valid US Passport.
No undisclosed FAA accidents or sanctions.
Successful completion of a background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
OTHER ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must reside within 2 hours of New Orleans, LA (KNEW Lakefront.)
Required to work varying hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Willing and able to travel, as required, including international travel.
Service-oriented with a neat, well-groomed appearance and a demonstrated ability to make a positive impression including a strong capability to effectively interact with clients.
Must demonstrate the ability to make quick and accurate decisions while paying close attention to detail, both from a technical and financial perspective
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a team player.