Director of Maintenance

Overview
Job Summary

Based in Maui or Oahu, this is a unique opportunity to lead maintenance for one of Hawaii’s most recognized helicopter operations. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters has been providing aerial experiences in Hawaii for more than 40 years, taking guests above some of the islands’ most extraordinary landscapes, from volcanic terrain and rainforests to waterfalls, valleys, and remote coastlines. Behind every flight is a maintenance organization committed to ensuring each aircraft is safe, airworthy, and ready to deliver an exceptional experience.

 

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Director of Maintenance will play a critical leadership role in that mission, serving as the Responsible Manager for the Part 135 air carrier and Accountable Manager for the Part 145 repair station.

 

This leader will have overall responsibility for the maintenance and continued airworthiness of company-operated aircraft, while providing oversight and direction for maintenance facilities, programs, processes, and team members. The Director will champion a strong culture of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, ensuring maintenance practices support both the safety of our operation and the reliability of our fleet.

 

The ideal leader brings broad aviation maintenance expertise and a strong understanding of 14 CFR Parts 43, 135, and 145, along with the ability to lead teams, strengthen maintenance programs, and partner across the operation.

This is more than a traditional Director of Maintenance position. It is an opportunity to lead a critical function supporting an operation that gives guests a perspective of Hawaii few experiences can offer, while ensuring the highest standards of safety and airworthiness remain at the center of every flight.

 

Because of the breadth of the operation, responsibilities may span multiple functional areas and evolve based on the needs of the business.

 

Salary $130,000 - $180,000 plus bonus 

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Provide overall Senior Leadership oversight of the company Maintenance operation and as such, has the final authority to release to service airframes, engines, rotors, appliances, and component parts thereof.
  • Ensure all maintenance personnel performing maintenance and inspections have adequate training and are appropriately qualified to perform the work which they have been assigned.
  • Oversee maintenance management personnel training requirements and provide input on planning of all scheduled training.
  • Demonstrate awareness of and supports Blue Hawaiian Helicopters goals through participation in continuous quality management and company initiatives.
  • Support and ensure employees follow company policies and procedures.
• Maintain direct communication with the local FAA FSDO Primary Maintenance Inspector (PMI)
• Liaise with OEM Field Service Representatives to ensure timely resolution of airworthiness matters
• Specific duties for the Director of Maintenance as required in Company’s FAA approved General Operations Manual and applicable FARs.
• Maintain company maintenance manuals and documentation in compliance with current FAA Regulations.
• Ensure all company aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition. Responsible for ensuring all aircraft document control.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and forecasting maintenance activities and managing a comprehensive maintenance department budget. Maintain and manage a comprehensive maintenance department budget for over 21 helicopters at over 7 bases with high flight time utilization.
• Ensure adequate inspection aids, special tools and equipment are available, inspected and maintained in a serviceable condition. Manage company tool control and tool calibration program to ensure all tools and test equipment are inspected and maintained in a serviceable and, when applicable, in calibrated condition.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of all required inspection records, reports, and forms.
• Ensure incoming material including parts and supplies receive an incoming inspection (receiving Inspection) to determine airworthiness prior to being approved for installation.
• Ensure acceptable standards are maintained by vendors and agencies which have arrangements with the Company to supply products, services or materials directly related to aircraft airworthiness.
• Ensure all required inspections, TBO and life limited components/parts are tracked on company aircraft. Ensure receiving inspection requirements are complied with for new and continued-serviced parts.
• Participate in the recruitment of mechanics and maintenance management staff.  Oversee the development of mechanic apprentices in accordance with the company apprenticeship program.
• Conduct weekly meetings with maintenance management staff.
• Update Blue Hawaiian Leadership team weekly with aircraft availability, delays, out of service aircraft and monthly budget tracking.
• Ensure aircraft records, maintenance data, and flight data are maintained in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies. Ensure periodic aircraft records audits, base audits and systems audits are performed as required to ensure completeness and accuracy
  • Ensure aircraft and engine maintenance logs and maintenance records are screened and monitored to ensure compliance with current regulations, manufacturer maintenance programs, Airworthiness Directives etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling     60%

Subject to applicable laws and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Blue Hawaiian Helicopters employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Maintenance department.  Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, performance management, and conflict resolution.  For Exempt Managers:  Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and 10 or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of avionics systems
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience maintaining helicopters and/or managing maintenance operations for F.A.R. Part 133/135 operators and or F.A.R. Part 145 Repair Stations.
• 6 years’ experience as an aircraft maintenance manager/supervisor for aircraft operated under FAA Part 133/135 with experience in FAA AAIP, CAMP and MEL programs preferred  
• 5 years of experience on Airbus Helicopter (formerly Eurocopter) and Turbomeca Arriel engines, experience overseeing multiple aircraft and maintenance technicians, experience in Part 145 operations and regulations strongly preferred

Skills

• Strong leadership and motivation skills.
• Great interpersonal skill to interact and support company leadership and directives.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the FAA Regulations
• Experience with a Safety Management System (SMS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate effectively with varying levels of an organization
• Solution oriented with an ability to take initiative; creating, implementing and improving policies and procedures
• Possess good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and work in a fast passed environment 

Computer Skills

• Advanced with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• RAMCO Software experience preferred. 
• Sharepoint experience preferred. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Power plant (A&P) certificate required.
• Inspector Authorization (IA) certificate preferred.           

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Minimum payUSD $131,000.00/Yr. Maximum PayUSD $180,000.00/Yr. Benefits

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