Director of Maintenance

Responsibilities:

Lead Operations: Drive all repair station activities, ensuring compliance with FAA 145 regulations and internal protocols.
Maintain Standards: Oversee maintenance and overhaul processes, meeting or exceeding Turn-Around-Time (TAT) and quality goals.
Coordinate Activities: Plan, coordinate, and supervise maintenance activities to manage both scheduled and unscheduled workloads.
Ensure Compliance: Act as the accountable manager for FAA compliance, maintaining documentation and audit readiness for inspections and audits.
Provide Technical Guidance: Offer expert troubleshooting and repair methodologies for component overhaul processes.
Manage Capabilities: Continuously improve repair station capabilities, including tooling and test equipment.
Develop Teams: Lead and mentor technicians, supervisors, and quality inspectors, fostering a culture of improvement and safety.
Promote Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
Implement Strategies: Apply LEAN practices to optimize labor, materials, and production planning, enhancing shop productivity and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of 10 years in an FAA Part 145 repair station environment, with proven success in accessory repair processes.
Leadership: Experience in managing Designated Engineering Representative (DER) repairs and collaborating with engineering teams.
Technical Expertise: Hands-on expertise in aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with a background in troubleshooting and repair.
Certifications: FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License strongly preferred. Previous experience as a Repair Station Accountable Manager is ideal.

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive Salary: Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives.
Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement within a global organization.
Dynamic Environment: Work in a multicultural and dynamic setting.
Comprehensive Package: Full benefits package, including a 401(k) plan.

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Director of Maintenance Full Time