Aircraft Maintenance Lead
Gilead
Gilead Sciences seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Lead to oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for its corporate aviation fleet in Santa Clara, California. The role combines technical expertise with project management, ensuring FAA compliance, regulatory adherence, and aircraft safety while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across the aircraft fleet
- Develop and implement maintenance procedures aligned with FAA and manufacturer requirements
- Track inspections, service schedules, life-limited components, and airworthiness directives
- Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready aircraft maintenance records and documentation
- Coordinate with original equipment manufacturers, repair stations, and maintenance vendors to oversee work quality and compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Five years of aircraft maintenance or aviation operations experience
- Knowledge of FAA regulations and airworthiness requirements
- Project management and vendor coordination skills
- Maintenance records documentation and compliance expertise
- Leadership and team development capability
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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