Director of Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Maintenance

Location: Hybrid - approximately 80% remote / 20% onsite, with travel to an aviation facility in Tobyhanna, PA, aircraft locations, vendor facilities, inspection locations, and other operational sites as required

Position Type: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

Position Summary

The Director of Maintenance (DOM) is the senior maintenance leader responsible for ensuring aircraft remain airworthy and compliant with applicable FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, maintenance programs, manuals, and company policies.

This is a growth-oriented leadership position focused on building the people, systems, vendor relationships, and technical capabilities needed to support piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft. The DOM will oversee maintenance management for owner aircraft operated under Parts 91 and 135 and will provide leadership for maintenance planning, compliance, budgeting, staffing, vendor management, reliability, and operational strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the FAA-accepted Director of Maintenance and ensure compliance with applicable Part 91 and Part 135 requirements, Operations Specifications, manuals, maintenance programs, and company policies.

• Ensure company-operated aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition and remove aircraft from service when safety or compliance requirements are not met.

• Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for company-operated and managed aircraft, including piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft.

• Develop, maintain, and improve maintenance procedures, inspection programs, manuals, records, and internal controls.

• Ensure proper tracking and compliance for inspections, Airworthiness Directives, life-limited components, overhaul requirements, deferred discrepancies, MEL items, major repairs and alterations, and return-to-service documentation.

• Maintain complete and accurate aircraft maintenance records and submit required FAA reports and documentation.

• Provide maintenance management for owner aircraft, including maintenance planning, forecasting, budgeting, cost control, warranty and program coverage, and downtime coordination.

• Coordinate aircraft onboarding, conformity, pre-purchase inspections, major maintenance events, AOG support, and return-to-service planning.

• Review vendor estimates, scopes of work, invoices, and maintenance records to ensure work is necessary, properly completed, documented, and reasonably priced.

• Recruit, lead, train, and mentor maintenance personnel and ensure they are properly qualified for their assigned responsibilities.

• Select and oversee qualified maintenance providers, repair stations, manufacturers, and other technical resources.

• Work closely with aircraft owners, pilots, flight operations, safety personnel, aircraft management, finance, maintenance teams, and senior leadership.

• Monitor aircraft reliability, investigate recurring discrepancies, conduct internal reviews, and implement corrective actions and process improvements.

• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 91, 119, and 135, FAA guidance, Airworthiness Directives, manufacturer maintenance requirements, and evolving turboprop and jet maintenance practices.

• Incorporate relevant regulatory and technical changes into company procedures and maintenance programs.

• Assist with general management of the maintenance function, including annual operating and capital budgets, periodic forecasts, staffing plans, and resource priorities.

• Monitor financial and operational performance against budgets and forecasts; identify significant variances, risks, and opportunities and recommend appropriate action.

• Participate in strategic planning for maintenance operations, including turbine capabilities, service offerings, facility needs, staffing, tooling, technology, vendor relationships, and long-term growth.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with the FAA, aircraft owners, employees, vendors, and senior leadership.

• Be available for time-sensitive maintenance decisions, AOG support, and occasional after-hours needs.

FAA Qualifications

The candidate must meet the requirements of 14 CFR 119.71(e) , unless the FAA grants an applicable deviation under 14 CFR 119.71(f) .

The candidate must:

• Hold an FAA mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings ; and

• Have three years of experience within the preceding six years maintaining aircraft as a certificated mechanic, including, at the time of appointment, experience maintaining the same category and class of aircraft operated by the organization; or

• Have three years of experience within the preceding six years repairing aircraft in a certificated airframe repair station, including one year in a capacity responsible for approving aircraft for return to service.

The candidate must also be qualified through training, experience, and expertise and understand applicable aviation safety standards, regulations, Operations Specifications, maintenance and airworthiness requirements, and company manuals to the extent of the position's responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

• FAA mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings required .

• Inspection Authorization (IA) strongly preferred. If required by the final scope of duties, the candidate must obtain and maintain it.

• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible aircraft maintenance experience , including meaningful leadership, supervisory, or maintenance-program responsibility.

• Substantial Part 135 maintenance experience and a strong practical command of both Part 91 and Part 135 requirements.

• Prior FAA-accepted DOM experience strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated turboprop and/or business-jet maintenance experience .

• Experience transitioning or expanding a maintenance organization into turbine aircraft is highly desirable.

• Experience managing owner aircraft, external maintenance facilities, engine and airframe programs, major inspections, AOG events, maintenance budgets, and technical records.

• Ability and desire to research, continue learning, identify authoritative source material, and develop sound, documented solutions when an answer is not immediately known.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to explain difficult maintenance decisions clearly and professionally.

• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency with computerized maintenance-tracking systems, including CAMP and/or similar maintenance tracking systems , electronic records, Microsoft 365, and related maintenance-management software.

• Demonstrated commitment to using technology to improve maintenance operations, compliance, recordkeeping, reporting, and managed-aircraft oversight.

• Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance management, engineering, aviation, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Travel & Availability

• Hybrid position; candidates are not required to be based at the primary aviation facility.

• Travel to the Tobyhanna, PA area will be required, along with travel to aircraft bases, vendor facilities, inspection locations, and other operational sites as needed.

• Ability to travel by ground and air.

• Ability to provide after-hours support when operationally necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in office, hangar, ramp, and outdoor environments.

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and aircraft maintenance platforms.

• Ability to enter and work in confined spaces, including aircraft compartments.

• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead as required.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally, as operationally required.

• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in noisy environments, including hangars and flight lines.

• Ability to use hands and fingers for handling tools, documents, and computer equipment.

• Ability to visually inspect aircraft, components, and documentation, including close and distance vision.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• PTO

• Sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Medical insurance

• Employer contribution toward medical insurance premiums

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions

\nCompany Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.