Director Of Maintenance

AEL Director of Maintenance

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Director of Maintenance FULL-TIME Opportunity (Remote)

• Starting Salary: $175,000 - 180,000 annually depending on experience
• Incentive Compensation Plan provides additional discretionary bonus, commensurate with level of position
• Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance eligible

We're hiring a Director of Maintenance responsible for the comprehensive delivery of aircraft maintenance services across the organization. This includes the design, development, and implementation of short-term, intermediate, and long-term operational plans. The ideal candidate will have proven and progressive experience in Part 135 helicopter aircraft maintenance operations, be able to develop collaborative professional liaisons with the FAA and other relevant regulatory agencies and have a proven track record of solid people leadership and consensus building through times of change and growth.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that Air Evac Lifeteam aircraft are maintained in accordance with CFR Part 135 and in full compliance with policies and procedures as well as the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM).
• Responsible for cross-disciplinary liaisons and the creation of the technical and process support systems that provide critical, timely information to operational personnel regarding aircraft status across the organization; including but not limited to out-of-service, maintenance forecasting, maintenance reporting, and schedule optimization.
• Supports all company efforts in the development and implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and all FAA voluntary safety programs.
• Accountable for ensuring that all Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), whether Company employees or contract labor, meet all regulatory and Company requirements for experience, training, and certification, prior to performing maintenance on a Company-owned or Company operated aircraft.
• Oversees acquisition of all parts and supplies for the Maintenance Department to ensure compliance with applicable FAA regulations.
• Supervises the development, implementation, and revision of maintenance-related company policy and required FAA procedural manuals.
• Ensures appropriate documentation, records and logs are completed and maintained for all aircraft maintenance activities. Ensures compliance with aircraft weight and balance requirements, including aircraft weight and balance records.
• Manages the MEL/NEF Management Program ensuring timely repair of deferred items in accordance with the MEL/NEF Management Program contained herein.
• Responsible for oversight of all maintenance locations are properly equipped and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard maintenance practices, including tools, equipment, and current technical data.
• Measures and reports QA performance statistics and develop strategies for continual improvement.
• Accountable for the Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector and Maintenance Control functions and responsibilities.
• For maintenance department staff, responsible for managing disciplinary action according to established policies including counseling, written reprimands, and suspensions; makes recommendations concerning promotions, demotions, and terminations.
• Responsible for consistently and equitably executing established Company policies within areas of management responsibility, and for recommending appropriate modification, deletion or development of policies such that the mission of the Company is best fulfilled.
• Directs the preparation of the annual maintenance department operating and capital budgets and variance analysis.
• Coordinates with the Finance Department for the development of statistical and financial reports required for the management of the maintenance department

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Meets the qualifications for Director of Maintenance as defined in FAR Part 119.71.
• Highly knowledgeable of Federal Aviation Regulations, and of air medical industry practices and requirements.
• Ten (10) years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Five (5) years of turbine powered helicopter maintenance experience.
• Five (5) years of progressive supervisory/managerial experience within an FAA Part 135, large fleet operational environment.
• Capability and eagerness to manage company maintenance activities as required, supporting round-the-clock operations.
• Mathematical ability to assist in preparing annual budgets and monitoring fiscal activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Maintenance experience on the AS350, EC130, Bell 407, EC135, Bell 407 aircraft
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• RAMCO software knowledge

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam: As a national leader in air ambulance,Air Evac Lifeteamis one ofGlobal Medical Response's(GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employeesprovidecare to the world atwww.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn howourvaluesare at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options atGlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

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