OVERVIEW OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The Director of Maintenance will emulate the Sweet Aviation core values of Honor, Humility, Helpfulness, Happiness (positive mindset), and Hungry to improve and grow in the role. They will be responsible for supporting the safe, legal, and economical maintenance operation of company owned or managed customer aircraft to the highest standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Overseeing compliance to all FAA maintenance regulations and requirements
- Coordinate with the FAA when adding new aircraft and other related communications
- Communicate with the FBO, charter, & customer service, for a continued successful operation
- Creating a culture of accountability through communication of clear expectations
- Coordinates maintenance events with Operations in a timely manner
- Coaching, leading and providing development opportunities for Aircraft maintenance team members.
- Creating an inclusive and trusted environment where collaboration and communication are key
- Overseeing the scheduling of aircraft repairs, compliance inspections, and ensuring timely and quality completion.
- Promotes safety throughout the organization as mandated through company policies identified by management.
- The primary FAA contact for matters regarding the Maintenance Department as described in this position description.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving contracts related to maintenance assets and outsourced vendors.
- Liaison with outside customers to ensure positive relationships with Sweet Aviation Maintenance.
- Proper storage, parts identification, return, and other parts function are critical to this role.
- Support, Develop, write, and maintain maintenance standard operating procedures and manuals (145, 141, 135, 61, MEL’s).
