Director of Maintenance

Company: GPAC
Location: Merced
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Thank you for considering us! We are excited to chat with you!SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates activities of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), including assigning work duties for maximum utilization of manpower and eliminate unproductive time
• Collaborates with Flight Operations to ensure a culture of safety and efficiency with an equal balance and focus on guest service
• Oversees Quality Assurance to maintain the highest levels of workmanship and safety while enforcing company policies and FAA regulatory requirements
• Updates and maintains General Operations Manual (GOM) and Maintenance Manual (GMM) for assigned area of expertise
• Supervises and performs aircraft maintenance on company owned and managed aircraft
• Plans and assigns work based on demand and business needs
• Oversees and directs maintenance on fleet aircraft, consisting of: twin Cessnas, King Airs, and Lear Jet
• Develops, tracks, and meets budgets for all assigns projects, services, and/or operations
• Reviews and approves maintenance related invoices from applicable vendors
• Supervises maintenance planning, including but not limited to obtaining quotes from outside vendors for upcoming maintenance events
• Provides feedback, guidance, and management to assigned group(s) of employees
• Provides mentoring and training of Leads, maintenance and support personnel
• Orders and maintains inventory of parts for current and upcoming maintenance events
• Plans, conducts, and controls all aircraft maintenance within the company
• Documents, approves, and upholds procedures for aircraft release
• Maintains and manages the company's maintenance hangar and facilities
• Trains, schedules, and monitors maintenance team(s) within assigned group(s) and On Call rotation
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory bodies, including but not limited to the FAA, OSHA, and EHS
• Processes all necessary paperwork as mandated by regulation
• Carries out assigned work in an expeditious manner, exercising sound judgement in executing each work project
• Provides support to Ground Operations as needed
• Some travel may be a requirement
• Other duties as assigned by Senior LeadershipQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Current A&P License required. (IA Preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field; OR 7-10 years of Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection experience with a Part 135 operator and/or Part 145 Repair Station
  • Expert level knowledge of FAA regulations as it pertains to aircraft maintenance
  • Knowledge of Piston, PT-6, and turbine
  • Advanced skills and knowledge of aircraft parts management
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and applicable suite of products
  • Ability to promote a team environment and resolve conflict quickly and effectively
  • Ability to make decisions and adapt quickly to changing priorities in a safe, efficient manner
  • Previous experience scaling, growing, and maintaining a fleet size is desirable
  • Fluency and knowledge of applicable industry specific-software tools, including TotalFBO and JetInsight highly preferredOTHER REQUIREMENTS:
    • Be at least 18 years of age;
    • Legally entitled to work in the United States;
    • Must be able to successfully complete and pass drug and alcohol testing and other background checks necessary to obtain an airport restricted area pass.For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Victoria Delgado-Heu directly at 605-610-4634. Resumes may be confidentially sent to victoria.delgado-heu@gogpac.com.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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