Director of Flight Maintenance

• Conduct and lead all aspects of flight department maintenance for aircraft and base facility to ensure safe and productive environment
• Manage all maintenance activities of aircraft to ensure compliance, and maintenance requirements are met through appropriate standards, methods, and procedures
• Manage scheduling, certification, and all aspects of maintenance related to aircraft under Part 91 to ensure safe operational readiness of aircraft with as little schedule impact as possible
• Supervise, mentor, and train aircraft technicians and mechanics with focus on career development and long-term productivity
• Develop budget and outline/project costs related to aircraft maintenance operations, parts and labor, tooling, equipment, and base facilities
• Evaluate, manage, and approve expenditures related to aircraft and facility maintenance
• Conduct required aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs in-house when possible
• Oversee aircraft inspections and work completed at outside service centers
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System
• Professionally and effectively engage with FAA and other agencies to maintain respected partnerships
• Ensure complete and accurate records, including inspections, repairs and component changes, airframe flight time, engine times, service letters, FAA maintenances instructions
• Review and ensure all required entries into aircraft logbooks and permanent records are accurate and preserved in accordance with requirements
• Ensure compliance and respond appropriately with Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins affecting Flight Department aircraft
• Utilize a high level of interpersonal, problem-solving, and negotiating skills to effectively handle time sensitive and critical situations
• Establish contracts, publications, and subscriptions as necessary ensuring all required manuals to be utilized do remain current

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification preferred
• 3 years of maintenance management experience in a Part 91 or Part 135 environment
• Familiarity with FAA LOAs and MEL creation/management
• Demonstrated knowledge of planning, implementation, and direction of maintenance programs and control systems
• Extensive experience with computer-based aircraft recordkeeping
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Willing to reside in the general Redding, California area

FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification

• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays
• Full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums
• 401(k) with Company Match
• additional Retirement Contributions
• company-paid Life Insurance