Driscoll’s

Aircraft Maintenance Manager

Driscoll’s$107K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • FAA-issued Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) plus Inspector Aircraft (IA) licenses required.
  • 10+ years’ experience in heavy maintenance on turbine-powered aircraft.
  • Pass a rigorous background check and drug/alcohol testing as per Part 135 standards.
  • Valid driver's license with no serious violations.
  • Ability to travel internationally and hold a valid passport.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the resident expert in aviation technology with minimal guidance required.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to maintain aircraft to the highest standards.
  • Identify and resolve complex technical issues using innovative solutions.
  • Manage maintenance activities aligned with operational objectives.
  • Contribute to employee engagement and team effectiveness initiatives.
  • Represent Driscoll's ethically and professionally in all interactions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage for positions over 30 hours/week.
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing participation.
  • Paid sick time, vacation, and personal care leave.
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
The Aircraft Maintenance Manager at Driscoll's oversees all aspects of aircraft maintenance, including recordkeeping, maintenance planning, AOG response, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the company fleet, which currently includes a King Air 350 and Falcon 2000LX. This role partners closely with Solairus Aviation and other third-party providers to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations. The position serves as the company's maintenance subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and aviation best practices to management and flight crews. Company aircraft primarily operate under FAR Part 91, with additional operations conducted under Solairus Aviation's Part 135 certificate. Responsibilities • The Manager of Aircraft Maintenance will serve as the company's resident expert in aviation technology and will work independently, requiring guidance only in the most complex situations. This role will lead cross-functional teams and projects to ensure Driscoll's aircraft are maintained to the highest standards. Key objectives include minimizing unnecessary downtime, aircraft on ground (AOG) occurrences, and unplanned repair activities. • Lead the identification and resolution of complex technical issues involving company aircraft, using a broad perspective to develop innovative solutions, concepts, methods, and techniques. • Manage maintenance activities in collaboration with the Senior Manager, Aviation, to support operational objectives and planned growth. • Contribute to the business unit's people priorities and objectives, including leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and enabling team members to perform at their best. • Domestic and international travel up to 10% may be required. • Represent Driscoll's in an ethical, professional, and businesslike manner in all interactions with growers, colleagues, suppliers, customers, and the broader business community. Candidate Profile • FAA-issued Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) plus Inspector Aircraft (IA) licenses which have never been suspended or revoked. • 10+ years' experience with heavy maintenance on turbine powered aircraft as well as general upkeep. • Must pass a rigorous background check. • Must possess a valid driver's license with no serious violation history. • Pre-employment as well as random drug/alcohol testing will be conducted in accordance with Part 135. Preferred Qualifications & Leadership Competencies • The perfect fit for Driscoll's is a highly motivated team player who values creating and maintaining a positive work environment. • The ideal candidate will reflect Driscoll's core values of Trustworthiness, Humility and Passion. • Ability to work well under time pressures, adapt to working outside the M-F daytime work hours when necessary, and communicate effectively with others are just some of the attributes we're looking for. • California driver's license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program. • A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions. Compensation & Benefits: The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors. Salary Range estimated for this role: $107,700 to $140,010 USD per year. Driscoll's is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More detailed information regarding the benefits package will be shared during the application process.

About Driscoll’s

Driscoll's is a privately held company that produces and markets fresh berries, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. The company was founded in 1944 by two farmers, Reuben and Roy Driscoll, in California's Pajaro Valley. Today, Driscoll's is the world's largest berry company, with operations in North America, Europe, Africa, and South America. Driscoll's is known for its high-quality berries, which are grown using sustainable farming practices and are sold under the Driscoll's brand name. Driscoll's is committed to providing consumers with fresh, delicious, and healthy berries year-round.
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