Assistant Director of Maintenance (Part 121)

Everts Air

$150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Airframe & Powerplant Certificate required
  • Valid Driver's License required
  • Valid unexpired Passport required
  • Minimum three years of experience maintaining large aircraft under Part 121
  • Previous supervisory or management experience in aircraft maintenance required
  • Knowledge of FAA regulations, maintenance programs, and air carrier maintenance systems essential
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills needed

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director of Maintenance in directing maintenance operations
  • Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company policies in maintenance activities
  • Support scheduling and execution of various maintenance events
  • Coordinate daily with operational departments regarding aircraft status
  • Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance staff
  • Oversee materials department for inventory and regulatory compliance
  • Participate in maintenance forecasting for fleet reliability

Benefits

  • Group Medical/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance Coverage
  • 401k Retirement Match Savings Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Floating Holiday
  • Paid Time Off
  • Jury Duty Pay
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Description

Role Summary:

The Assistant Director of Maintenance (ADOM) supports the Director of Maintenance in ensuring the continuous airworthiness of aircraft, engines, appliances, and component parts operated under the Company's FAA-approved Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) and applicable requirements of 14 CFR Parts 119 and 121.

The ADOM provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of maintenance operations, maintenance control, planning, training, materials, and contract maintenance activities. This position ensures maintenance is accomplished in accordance with FAA regulations, company manuals, approved maintenance programs, and established safety and quality standards while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient flight operations.

Compensation $150k p/yr
Schedule Standard hours are 8:00AM - 5:00 PM to support departmental communication; however, longer hours, early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required based on operational needs.
Employment Type Regular Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt

Essential Functions:
  1. Assist the Director of Maintenance in directing and overseeing Maintenance Control, Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Training, Base and Line Maintenance, Materials, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and contract maintenance activities.
  2. Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, the General Maintenance Manual (GMM), approved maintenance programs, manufacturer instructions, and company policies.
  3. Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance events, including line, heavy, overhaul, repair, and contract maintenance activities to maximize aircraft availability and operational reliability.
  4. Coordinate daily with the Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Operations Control, Flight Following, Cargo Services, and other operational departments regarding aircraft status, maintenance projections, and schedule impacts.
  5. Oversee maintenance workforce utilization, staffing levels, shift coverage, and turnover processes to ensure safe and efficient maintenance operations.
  6. Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate maintenance personnel. Participate in recruiting, training, retention, corrective action, and performance management processes.
  7. Ensure maintenance personnel are trained and qualified in accordance with FAA regulations and company-approved maintenance training programs.
  8. Foster a safety-focused culture that promotes regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, professionalism, and accountability.
  9. Support FAA surveillance activities, internal audits, Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives, and Safety Assurance System (SAS) oversight activities. Assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions when required.
  10. Maintain oversight of the Materials Department to ensure inventory control, parts traceability, regulatory compliance, and timely support of maintenance and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) requirements.
  11. Serve as a liaison with the FAA, manufacturers, repair stations, vendors, and other external stakeholders as delegated by the Director of Maintenance.
  12. Participate in aircraft maintenance forecasting and strategic planning to support fleet reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational objectives.
  13. Assist in the development, revision, and implementation of maintenance manuals, policies, procedures, and associated documentation.
  14. Assist the Director of Maintenance in administering the Company's FAA-approved maintenance program in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 119 and 121.
  15. Ensure maintenance records, personnel qualifications, and maintenance activities comply with applicable FAA regulations and company procedures.
  16. Maintain familiarity with current FAA regulations, airworthiness directives, service information, and company-approved manuals and specifications.
  17. Support compliance with the Company's Safety Management System (SMS), Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS), and quality assurance programs.


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or She will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications:
  1. Airframe & Powerplant Certificate is required.
  2. Valid Driver's License is required.
  3. Valid and unexpired Passport is required.
  4. Must be able to pass an Airport Background Criminal History Check.
  5. Must be able to pass a Drug Test and Airport Background criminal history check.
  6. Must be able to work effectively in a drug-free workplace and comply with company drug and alcohol policies.
  7. Must meet the qualifications requirements of 14 CFR a7 119.65(a)(4), 119.67(c), and 121.369(a).
  8. Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience maintaining large aircraft operated under Part 121 or equivalent maintenance programs.
  9. Previous supervisory or management experience in aircraft maintenance operations is required.
  10. Five (5) or more years of maintenance leadership experience in a Part 121 environment is preferred.
  11. Must have a demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, maintenance programs, technical publications, and air carrier maintenance systems.
  12. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.
  13. Must be able to work extended hours and travel as operationally required to support activities at other Everts locations and participate in industry-related events and activities.
  14. Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance, Aviation Management, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
  15. Experience with CAMP, CASS, SMS, FAA SAS oversight, and maintenance program administration is preferred.
  16. Proficient in computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is preferred.


Benefits Packet Includes:
  • Group Medical/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance Coverage
  • 401k Retirement Match Savings Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Floating Holiday
  • Paid Time Off
  • Jury Duty Pay
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program


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