Director of Maintenance

Director of Maintenance – Own the Maintenance Program

We are representing a respected, growing aviation organization serving general aviation and corporate aircraft owners. This company feels like family: they work hard, keep innovating, and genuinely take care of their people. If you want stable, hands-on work with real variety and leadership that backs you up, read on.

The Role

This is a leadership seat for a proven maintenance professional. You'll own airworthiness, people, and budget for a diverse fleet, partnering with ownership and flight operations to keep every aircraft safe and mission-ready.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance department, technicians, inspectors, and shop leads.
• Own airworthiness, maintenance tracking, inspections, AD compliance, and records.
• Manage budgets, vendors, parts, and outsourced heavy checks.
• Maintain FAA compliance under Part 91, 135, and/or 145 as applicable.
• Build a culture of safety, accountability, and craftsmanship.

What You'll Need

• Active FAA A&P required; Inspection Authorization (IA) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, with 3+ years in a supervisory or DOM-level role.
• Strong knowledge of FARs, maintenance tracking programs, and inspection programs.
• Turbine and/or piston GA experience; corporate jet experience a plus.
• Proven leadership, planning, and communication skills.

Why People Stay

• Stability: Long-term growth, steady workload, and a team that keeps its people.
• "If It's Broke, Fix It": No cutting corners. Aircraft are maintained safe, squawk-free, and to high standards.
• Family & Work-Life Priority: Flexibility for early or late launches, with leadership that makes sure you don't miss your family's big moments.
• Growth: Hands-on variety, training support, and a clear path to more responsibility.
• Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunity, 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and PTO.

Compensation: {$130-170K} depending on experience, plus overtime opportunity and full benefits.

Ready for a team that takes care of its people? Apply today for a confidential conversation.