Director of Maintenance

JobTitle: Director of MaintenanceLocation: Wilmington, NCContract: PermanentSalary: DOE roughly $100kCompany Benefits:Employee Medical Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Holidays, HSA Account Funding, 401k MatchOther Available Benefits:Buy-up Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, 401kThe Company:Our client is a private equity-backed platform company launched in 2018 that is focused on the fixed-based operator ("FBO") sector. They are in an exciting period of growth and their goal is to build the third largest national FBO network in the United States.The Role:The Maintenance Director is the direct liaison to the FAA, state and customer. Overall responsibility for every function of maintenance and enforces adherence to the RSM and QCM (repair station manual and quality control manual) as required by the FAA.Key Responsibilities Hire personnel with proper qualifications and maintaining proper staffing levelBuild a Team environment ensuring all reports feel valuedEnsure the growth of the repair station by analyzing potential work and revising the repair station capability list as requiredTracking of individual training records and training needsDeveloping and providing additional training necessary to grow the repair stationEnsure adherence to RSM personnel requirements sectionConduct daily briefs with employees, making sure they are on track with timeline and do not have an issue that may preclude them in performance of their dutiesSchedules maintenance personnel hours to maintain efficient operations of maintenance departmentEnsure that only current data is on hand and usedCalibrate and properly track toolsInspect facility routinely so that it continues to meet FAA 145 guidelinesScheduling and tracking maintenance including outside customersPerform maintenance according to 135 operations manual if Repair Station serves 135 operationsConduct arrival inspections to document damage prior to acceptance as well as customer maintenance issuesInspect and track parts from arrival to installation as required by RSM/QCMPerform aircraft work in accordance with Maintenance Manual and the RSM/QCM. Random inspection by the D.O.M ensures personnel adhere to the rules.Complete ALL documentation prior to release of aircraft:Maintenance hours have been properly trackedAll parts have been accountedIndividual work items have been signed by both the performer of maintenance and the chief inspectorAircraft paper logs or computer-based logs have been updatedFAA Regulatory forms submitted if/as requiredCustomer has been fully briefed on what work was performed and if it will have any effect on control of the aircraftEnsure invoices are paid in full prior to release of aircraftRequirements: Must:Airframe & Power plant Certificates.Willing and able to work varied hours and schedules, as requiredHigh school diploma or equivalent.15+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, with 5+ years of aircraft maintenance management experience.Must possess a valid drivers licenseMust possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skillsCustomer relations skills requiredPreferred Qualifications:Associate's degree or higherAdditional related training or technical school education2+ years FAR 145 Quality Assurance Maintenance experienceIf you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please don't delay in emailing our Account Manager Sarah@TARCG is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. By applying this advert, you give consent to TARCG holding & processing your personal data for the purpose of work finding services. TARCG is The Aviation Recruitment & Consulting Group.

Created: 2025-02-21