Gulfstream G550/G600 Director of Maintenance (DOM)

Los Angeles-based Part 91 Flight Department seeking a qualified G550 / G600 Director of Maintenance (DOM).

The Director of Maintenance (DOM) is responsible for conducting, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of maintenance performed on company aircraft. The DOM ensures that each aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer requirements and recommendations, and company policies and procedures.

The position is responsible for in-person maintenance, maintenance tracking, long-range maintenance planning, scheduling and coordination of maintenance events, aircraft availability, maintenance records, and financial management of aircraft maintenance activities.

The DOM works closely with the Director of Aviation and maintenance providers to ensure the aircraft is safe, compliant, reliable, and operationally ready while minimizing unnecessary impact to the flight schedule.

This position reports to the Director of Aviation.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Maintain a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate and all required technical qualifications.
• Perform and coordinate maintenance for assigned aircraft in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer maintenance requirements and recommendations, and Operator's policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of aircraft airworthiness, safety, reliability, appearance, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate technical training and recurrent training requirements with the Director of Aviation.
• Develop and maintain annual and long-range maintenance budgets, including projected expenses for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, parts, labor, tooling, equipment, subscriptions, and other aircraft-related maintenance requirements.
• Review, supervise, and approve maintenance expenditures within established company authorization limits, and assist with reviewing and reconciling maintenance invoices.
• Participate in Operator's Safety Management System (SMS) and support the identification, reporting, evaluation, and mitigation of operational and maintenance-related hazards.
• Coordinate and oversee company and non-company maintenance personnel performing work on assigned aircraft, including aircraft servicing, interior and exterior appearance, inspections, repairs, modifications, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Coordinate maintenance performed by outside maintenance providers, repair stations, mobile service teams, and other approved vendors.
• Evaluate maintenance providers and vendors based on safety, technical capability, regulatory compliance, quality, cost, schedule performance, and operational support.
• Ensure complete and accurate aircraft maintenance records are maintained, including inspections, repairs, alterations, component changes, airframe time, engine and APU times and cycles, life-limited components, Airworthiness Directives, and other applicable maintenance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and appropriately evaluate manufacturer Service Bulletins, Service Letters, Alert Service Bulletins, and other technical publications affecting assigned aircraft.
• Maintain accurate maintenance tracking and forecasting to identify upcoming inspections, component requirements, calendar limitations, and other scheduled maintenance requirements.
• Develop long-range maintenance plans designed to coordinate major inspections and maintenance events with anticipated aircraft utilization and operational requirements.
• Ensure discrepancies affecting aircraft airworthiness are evaluated, documented, and corrected before return to service.
• Ensure maintenance return-to-service documentation is complete and that assigned aircraft are airworthy before being released for operational use.
• Maintain aircraft operational readiness while minimizing maintenance-related disruption to the flight schedule whenever practical and without compromising safety or regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate Aircraft on Ground (AOG) maintenance events and provide appropriate technical and logistical support to restore aircraft to service safely and efficiently.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the Operator, aircraft manufacturers, engine and component manufacturers, maintenance providers, and regulatory authorities when appropriate.
• Conduct periodic reviews of tooling, calibration, consumable materials, spare parts, ground support equipment, and maintenance facilities to ensure adequate resources are available to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Monitor aircraft warranty and maintenance program coverage and coordinate claims or program benefits when applicable.
• Review aircraft technical discrepancies and maintenance history to identify recurring defects, reliability concerns, and opportunities for corrective or preventive action.
• Maintain aircraft technical documentation, maintenance manuals, subscriptions, and other required technical information in a current and readily accessible condition.
• Support aircraft preflight, post-flight, servicing, and hangar activities as operational requirements dictate.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Director of Aviation and/or Director of Maintenance.

Qualifications

• Required: FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate.
• Desired: Inspector Authorization (IA).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Gulfstream aircraft maintenance operations .
• G550/G600 specific advanced training desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and industry-standard aircraft maintenance practices.
• Strong working knowledge of Part 91 aircraft maintenance requirements, maintenance tracking, inspection programs, aircraft records, and return-to-service requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Experience developing maintenance forecasts, budgets, and long-range maintenance plans.
• Ability to effectively manage maintenance providers, vendors, technicians, and other third-party service organizations.
• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound technical judgment in a dynamic corporate aviation environment.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Aircraft Reliability, and Operational Excellence.
• Must be available to support aircraft operations outside normal business hours when operational or maintenance requirements dictate.

Specific Qualifications/Certifications

• Recent maintenance experience with the Gulfstream G550 or G600 required; experience within the previous 24 months strongly preferred.
• Gulfstream factory or equivalent maintenance training preferred.
• Experience with additional Gulfstream large-cabin aircraft is desirable.
• Familiarity with Gulfstream technical publications, maintenance tracking systems, computerized maintenance records, and manufacturer support resources preferred.
• Experience coordinating major inspections, engine/APU maintenance, avionics modifications, and AOG events preferred.
• Must reside, or be willing to relocate, within approximately one hour of Van Nuys Airport (KVNY).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain all airport access credentials required for the position.

Compensation:

$200,000 - $265,000 base salary + benefits