Director of Maintenance - Gulfstream G600 | KSJC

Position Summary Position : Dedicated Director of Maintenance Aircraft : Gulfstream G600 Position Type : Full-time only; no contract Location : San Jose, CA (KSJC) Operation : 91 Compensation/Benefits: $305,990 - 373,988; fully paid medical/healthcare premium. Duties and Responsibilities Serve as an active member of the Clay Lacy Team, its vision, mission and values. Work productively with the aircraft crew members to support their missions and expectations of the owner. Be present for all aircraft arrivals and departures at the designated home base and surrounding airports within reason. Maintain and adjust daily workflow for proper decision making on maintenance related resources for the assigned aircraft. Shall complete light and moderate work on aircraft to include pre/postflight inspection after each trip. Coordinate moderate and heavy maintenance in efficient intervals to optimize aircraft dispatchability; must include awareness of owner schedule and cohesive planning with the crew and aircraft management team. Establish the environment and expectation where comments, concerns and suggestions by personnel will be handled and shared with the aircraft management team. Establish and maintain records as required by the FAR’s, manufacture, and Clay Lacy company policies in accordance with Part 91 or Part 135 standards and requirements. Ensure high levels of customer service are provided to Clay Lacy and its customers. Become familiar with and improve vendor/supplier relationships, contracts and support services. Anticipate client and crew needs in order to continually improve the level of support and service. Represent Clay Lacy in aviation matters through trade associations, the FAA, state or municipal aviation bodies, airport management, community organizations, and contract agencies. Maintain high morale through an awareness of Clay Lacy department policies, employee development programs, and periodic department meetings fostering best practices in the communication of ideas, goals, and objectives. Act as resident expert on matters related to all aspects of safety. Act as liaison with safety organizations (formal and informal) on matters of industry safety concerns. Identify and report safety hazards utilizing CLA’s SMS program to identify and mitigate risk. Required to be onsite at a minimum of four days a week to provide preventative maintenance outside of scheduled maintenance. Provide the Aircraft Management Team with a 24-month projection, updated monthly, inclusive of downtime, estimated costs (man-hours) and coordination. Review vendor invoices and close out work orders in a timely manner. Provide weekly maintenance schedule update to Clay Lacy leadership team and/or aircraft management team. Update monthly maintenance projections and communicate to aircraft management team for awareness. Input and update all aircraft discrepancies in Corridor tracking program. Update FL3XX system with aircraft maintenance events on aircraft schedule for visibility Utilize HubSpot for all aircraft AOG events and/or any discrepancy that has the potential to create trip interruption. Coordinate with the Clay Lacy Director of Maintenance or Assistant Director of Maintenance quarterly to audit assigned aircraft and records. Report all aborted flights and diversions to the Director of Maintenance or Assistant Director of Maintenance. Produce a MIR and/or SDR for all aborted or diverted flights. Upon work completion by the DDOM he/she is to send the work package, Logbook Entry and 102 Airworthiness Release form filled out without the signature to their assigned Clay Lacy Shared Director of Maintenance for review. Work packages must be reviewed and all RII items must be identified before the package is sent to the maintenance provider to be quoted. Aircraft CB/SB and AD’s need to be reviewed on a quarterly basis and identify any CB/SB’s that will increase the dispatch reliability of the aircraft. A 12-month maintenance budget must be produced for each aircraft assigned. Submission to the Director of Maintenance or Assistant Director of Maintenance must occur prior to the end of October annually. Complete verification of all third-party maintenance providers utilized are approved Clay Lacy vendors prior to any work performed on the assigned aircraft. All completed work packages must be scanned and sent to Clay Lacy records department via email after they have been audited by the DDOM. All parts ordering, service request, and P.O. requests must be created through Corridor. Other duties as requested or assigned. Competencies and Skills Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer‑centric solutions. Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm. Work collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives. Communicate effectively with diverse audiences using appropriate communication methods. Earn the trust and confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exhibit strong interpersonal, leadership, and people management abilities. Maintain professionalism, composure, and sound judgment under pressure while delivering exceptional service to clients and colleagues. Effectively manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Physical Requirements Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, calculators, telephone, and other office equipment; and conduct repairs and troubleshooting on aircraft. Required Experience Minimum of 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience as an FAA-certificated Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technician, including experience maintaining the assigned aircraft model(s). Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing employees, contractors, or maintenance teams. Ability and willingness to travel as required to support aircraft maintenance events outside of the home base. Ability and willingness to work extended and irregular hours as operational needs require. Required Education & Qualifications Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Current, valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required. Corporate aviation maintenance experience required. Gulfstream aircraft maintenance experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Company Operations Manual, Operations Specifications (OpSpecs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies and procedures. Must be able to pass DOT/FAA drug screening, background checks and submit to random drug/alcohol test when required. Benefits & Culture Clay Lacy Aviation offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and peace of mind. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays; loss of license insurance; pet insurance options; and additional wellness resources. Our culture is service-driven and collaborative, grounded in excellence, care, accountability, and trust, while supporting our teams in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment. 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