Director of Fleet Maintenance

The SkyWarrior Director of Fleet Maintenance is responsible for leading the company's maintenance efforts and team for a fleet of approximately 100 aircraft including Cessna 172s, Piper Seminoles, DA-40s, and DA-42s. This role is a key contributor to the company's safety culture and is responsible for instilling a safety focus in the maintenance team. Success in this position is measured by aircraft safety and availability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Schedule and direct companywide maintenance efforts at all locations including preventative maintenance, unscheduled maintenance, and supervision of maintenance personnel
• Ensure that all aircraft maintenance is performed and recorded in accordance with the aircraft work card and/or manual, FAA and Company standards
• Verify that all maintenance discrepancies are recorded and corrected in accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual
• Forecast critical aircraft components and ensure parts are on-hand when needed
• Serve as the Company's primary point of contact for FAA compliance checks
• Provide company leaders with daily, weekly and monthly updates on fleet availability
• Manage the company's maintenance budget
• Make recommendations for changes to maintenance processes
• Manage the maintenance personnel including making recommendations for hiring, disciplinary action, promotion and termination of employees

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for thoughtful adherence to all FAA and SkyWarrior Aviation Policies, Procedures, and Compliance regulations (internal and external)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit for extended periods of time
• Dexterity to continuously use computer mouse and keyboard, phone and other office equipment
• Occasionally work on knees, bend, crouch, and reach overhead and lift up to 70 lbs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma (required)
• Associates Degree in Business, Logistics, Aviation Management or a related field, highly desired
• FAA Airframe & Power plant (A&P) License/certifications with Inspection Authorization (IA) (highly desired)
• At least ten years’ general aviation maintenance experience
• FAA 145 Repair Station management experience (desired)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve complex problems

Note: This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

SkyWarrior job descriptions are meant as summarizations only. They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• General Aviation Maintenance: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)
• FAA: IA (Required)
• FAA 145 Repair Station Certificate (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pensacola, FL 32504 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000