Sr Aircraft Maintenance Manager (Deployable)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the maintenance division, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive maintenance strategies and plans.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across all maintenance activities.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes, procedures, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders to address technical and operational issues.
• Provide leadership and guidance to maintenance managers and team members.
• Develop and implement training and development programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of maintenance personnel.
• Report on maintenance activities, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives to senior management and executive leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 11+ years of aviation experience, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 15 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements [e.g., FAA, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)].
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Deep understanding of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in aviation safety standards, safe operating practices, aircraft maintenance and inspection processes and procedures and/or returning planes to service.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to present data to leadership in an effective manner and conflict resolution skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with standing up and managing aircraft operations in overseas locations.
• Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
• Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.
• Current/valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.
• Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/60 rotation.

Core Technical Competencies

• Strong Part 145 Repair Station leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge of CFR Title 14, Part 91, Part 23/25
• Experience with DCMA 8210.1C/1D
• Commercial derivative military aircraft operations
• MEL/CDL/NEF development
• Maintenance information system (MIS) and configuration management proficiency
• Engineering change management, mission systems integration, highly modified aircraft, STC development/sustainment, FAA & military certification processes
• Familiarity with structural/electrical modifications, avionics‑to‑mission‑systems integration, ODAs, secure comms/networking requirements, and systems engineering
• OEM coordination including Data License Agreements