Assistant Director of Maintenance

Description

The Assistant Director of Maintenance is responsible for helping the Director of Maintenance coordinate, plan, and oversee all maintenance activities of the aircraft listed on ACI Jet’s 135 Certificate while maintaining a positive and productive relationship with ACI Jet’s employees, vendors, and clients by personally performing these duties or through subordinate staff members.

Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned as required by management)

• Coordinate with ACI Jet Flight Operations personnel to ensure that the goals and objectives relating to all maintenance operations are achieved and carried out in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
• Coordinates the scheduling of maintenance with ACI Jet Flight Operations and ACI Jet 135 Maintenance personnel
• Coordinates and oversees maintenance performed by outside contractors in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
• Ensures that all inspections of company aircraft are accomplished properly and that all maintenance records are completed prior to approving any aircraft for return to service
• Communicating and updating in a timely manner all information relating to the airworthiness of all ACI Jet 135 certificated aircraft including forecasting downtimes to facilitate scheduling and ensure timely deferral or correction of aircraft discrepancies
• Maintains and is responsible for all training of maintenance personnel acting on behalf of, and under ACI Jet’s 135 Certificate
• Submits all required reports, permits, and forms to the appropriate regulatory or company authority, including but not limited to MIS and SDR reports, Special Flight Permits, etc.
• Responsible for ACI Jet’s RVSM Maintenance Program and for ACI Jet’s CASS System
• Maintains a close, productive, and beneficial relationship with manufacturer’s representatives, repair facilities, and the FAA
• Ensures the safety and quality of all assigned duties and responsibilities by actively and positively participating in ACI Jet’s SQMS program

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid A&P License
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in aviation maintenance, preferably corporate
• Must be able to work as a part of a team in a high stress, fast paced environment
• Must be a highly motivated and organized
• Must be computer proficient (MS Office, FOS, AvTrak, CMP, Corridor)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, kneel, squat, and stand for extended periods
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the year
• Must fulfill all requirements listed in CFR 119.71(e)
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Highly Desirable

• International operations experience 
• Gulfstream, Cessna, and Bombardier factory training 
• College degree preferred

Other

This position is a DOT Safety Sensitive position which will require placement in a random drug test pool.

Assistant Director of Maintenance performs on-call duties and will require the candidate to work nights, weekends, and holidays.