Summary

Responsible for all maintenance operations of a 100+ aircraft flight training organization with bases of operation throughout Florida and Georgia.  Provides regulatory oversight with federal, state and local authorities for the organization’s fleet maintenance under its FAA Part 145 Repair Station and over its technician training programs, including an FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School. This position provides strategic leadership to local maintenance management staff and guides the implementation of industry best practices.  

Essential Functions

FAA Part 145 Maintenance Operations Oversight

• Manage the maintenance program for safety and high utilization
• Set operating parameters for implementation by local management
• Maintain a general knowledge of all work being performed across hangar and field operations for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Long-range planning of maintenance and shop needs, including overhaul and major component replacement, to support the company’s growth plan
• Ensure processes are in place for all maintenance work to be compliant with adequately revised repair station manuals, FARs, other authoritative guidance, and company policies
• Responsible for the overall airworthiness of company aircraft and compliance within the repair station operating manual

FAA Part 147 A&P Technician Training School Oversight

• Ensure compliant training standards and curriculums and meet FAA pass rate standards
• Set operating parameters for implementation by local management Long-range planning of school needs to maintain full enrollment and a strong competitive standing
• Responsible satellite growth plans; if any

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain ongoing contact and compliance communications with FAA personnel and other regulatory authorities
• Ensure that maintenance records are properly maintained and easily retrievable

Personnel Leadership & Department Coordination

• Provide leadership to direct reports consisting of local Maintenance management
• Serve as a mentor to personnel with a focus on bench strength and succession planning
• Coordinate with other departments such as flight operations, accounting, and administration for the successful execution of strategic plans

 Budgeting & Administrative Management

• Responsible for Maintenance Department budgeting and financial performance

Competencies

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-demand, team-oriented environment
• Strong leadership and attention to detail
• Must meet all requirements for FAR Part 145 Accountable Manager and experience with FAR Part 147 operations
• Requires clear, professional communication to coordinate with internal staff, regulatory agencies and vendors

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position manages a team of Director & Manager level personnel in place at each location.

Physical Demands

• Lifting/moving items 50lbs
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full-time

Pay

Annual salary of $155k

Travel

This position is expected to be present from time to time at 7 facilities across Florida and Georgia as needed to fulfill the job responsibilities.  With local management in place, this position can be based remotely, ideally in Central Florida, with travel reimbursed by the company.

Required Education and Experience

• FAA A&P Certificate
• 5 years of leadership experience in a FAA Part 145 maintenance organization
• Experience in general aviation maintenance operations

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or business management experience strongly preferred
• Experience overseeing training programs or working within a Part 147 airframe and powerplant technician school is a plus
• Familiarity with general aviation aircraft such as Cessna and Piper preferred

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Phoenix East Aviation is a Drug Free Workplace and all applicants will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.