Assistant Director of Maintenance

3 weeks ago

Fort Wayne, United States Sweet Aviation Full time

ABOUT US

As Fort Wayne’s original municipal airport, Smith Field stands as one of America’s oldest surviving aviation sites. Building upon the legacy of Smith Field Air Services, Chuck and Lisa developed Sweet Aviation and quickly grew its footprint to include a state-of-the-art fleet of aircraft, which are now positioned at both Smith Field and DeKalb County Airport. In addition to its flight school, Sweet Aviation also offers its own charter service and aircraft maintenance operation.


At Sweet Aviation, our customers’ success and satisfaction are at the core of why we do what we do. Our mission is to help customers achieve their flight ambitions by providing a fun, safe, and memorable experience that exceeds all expectations. We do this by adhering to the Surack’s guiding principle: to always do the right thing.


WHAT WE OFFER

As part of the Surack family, full-time employees can expect competitive pay, bonus potential, a complete benefits package, and a fulfilling professional outlook.


OVERVIEW OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Assistant Director of Maintenance (Part 135) will emulate the Sweet Aviation core values of Honor, Humility, Helpfulness, Happiness (positive mindset), and Hungry to improve and grow in the role. This person will be responsible for supporting the safe, legal, and economical maintenance operation of the company owned or managed customer aircraft to the highest standards.


RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

  • Maintains overall authority and responsibility for the development and supervision of Part 135 maintenance standards, personnel, and equipment required to implement.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the continuous improvement of safety throughout the organization.
  • Ensures safety, reliability, and economy by anticipating equipment problems, and effective tools, and by judicious use of personnel, equipment, and supplies.
  • Provides overall authority for all Part 135 aircraft technical standards and acceptable deviations from our maintenance policies and procedures that are not detrimental to airworthiness.
  • Monitors maintenance performance, policies, procedures, and standards, and provides recommendations to improve safety of operations and productivity of the entire Part 135 operation.
  • Works in direct liaison with the DO & DOM in scheduling maintenance of our Part 135 aircraft, coordinating changes of maintenance schedules with all concerned, and all modifications changes required by flight operations.
  • The primary FAA contact for matters regarding the Part 135 Maintenance Department as described in this position description.
  • Establishes efficient and economical policies and procedures for the accomplishment of all maintenance.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, engines, and components in the manner prescribed by the AAIP, manufacturers’ maintenance and overhaul manuals, service bulletins, ADs, Engineering Orders, and applicable CFRs.
  • Provides written requests to the FAA for addition or deletion of aircraft to the Ops Specs and SAS.
  • Provides overall authority to establish and make changes to policies, procedures, and manuals related to Part 135 maintenance operations.
  • Responsible for reviewing and approving contracts related to maintenance assets and outsourced vendors.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the DOM/DO.
  • Ensuring compliance to all FAA maintenance regulations and requirements.
  • Coordinate with the FAA when adding new aircraft and other related communications.
  • Coordinates maintenance events with Charter Operations in a timely manner.
  • Overseeing the scheduling of aircraft repairs, compliance inspections, and ensuring timely and quality completion.
  • Develop, write, and maintain maintenance standard operating procedures and manuals (135, MEL’s).


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

  • Associate Degree, Bachelor's degree, preferred.
  • Current FAA Aircraft and Power Plant Mechanics license, required.
  • Inspectors Authorization (IA), required.
  • Respectable approach to working with FAA Inspectors.
  • Must meet FAA minimum requirements for Assistant Director of Maintenance.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to meet strict deadlines for operational requirements.
  • Creative solution solving while adhering to a safe and reliable operation.
  • Pass a Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening.

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