Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage, and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

JOB PURPOSE

The Director of Maintenance (DOM) reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and manages the assigned business units to achieve operational objectives. The DOM ensures that all repair station maintenance and component services operations comply with FAA-accepted RSM/QCM, relevant FAA regulatory requirements, and other applicable regulatory agency guidelines (e.g., EASA, Aruba, etc.). The position has overall authority and responsibility for maintenance, including developing department policies and procedures, preparing annual operating budgets for expenses, facilities, supplies, personnel, training, and capital expenses, and advising the executive team on the status and requirements for aircraft and other equipment consistent with the company needs. The DOM maintains the highest level of safety, service, and standards for the facility or area(s) of responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, and reaching above shoulder level. Requires occasional crawling, crouching, kneeling, and balancing. Requires frequent lifting, carrying pushing or pulling weight up to 10 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Location: Aircraft Maintenance Hangar, Maintenance Office.

Potential Hazards: Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, working around moving machinery.

Protective Equipment Required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, respirators, dust masks, protective clothing.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

• Directs and supervises assigned business units, ensuring compliance with technical data, FAA regulations, and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures. Reviews and maintains the availability of technical data and procedure manuals.
• Maintains positive employee relations, promoting Mission, Vision, and Core Values. Consistently practices Company&39;s management principles, policies, and programs.
• Provides managerial authority and for all processes of the Maintenance Departments, including Maintenance Control, Line Station Maintenance and Technical Support.
• Provides strong leadership in customer relations and ensures customer satisfaction for maintenance-related matters.
• Establishes and executes programs for continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and cost control.
• Ensures appropriate labor, support services, tooling, and equipment are available to meet short and long-term operational objectives.
• Ensures technical resources have the training and certifications to comply with Repair Station and customer requirements.
• Coordinates with business unit leaders and supporting departments to establish work priorities, workflows, and standards and resolves work-related issues.
• Provides overall authority for all aircraft technical standards and acceptable deviations from Company maintenance policies and procedures that are not detrimental to airworthiness.
• Develops short and long-range plans and schedules for assigned business units, ensuring compliance with customer requirements in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Develops and recommends budgets, authorizes expenditures, and approves budgets and expenses of subordinates.
• Monitors the performance of subordinates, providing prompt and objective coaching and counseling.
• Prepares the annual budgetary requirements for all maintenance departments.
• Acts as a FAA contact for matters regarding the Maintenance Department as described in this position description.
• Responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, engines, and components in the manner prescribed by the RSM/QCM, manufacturers’ maintenance and overhaul manuals, service bulletins, ADs, Engineering Orders, and applicable CFRs.
• Effectively communicates plans and progress within areas of responsibility.
• Consults with relevant management segments to improve policy or practice effectiveness.
• Acts within the scope of authority, consistent with company and corporate objectives, guidelines, policies, and practices, and develops original ideas and methods as necessary.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Communicates on the telephone, e-mail and actively participates in meetings.
• Coordinates with customers regarding ongoing projects to deliver an amazing experience.
• Collaborates with other departments/directors as necessary in a professional manner.
• Presents departmental activity updates at management meetings.
• Ensures all work is performed safely, directing activities to protect employees and maintain safe working conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Superior communication and organizational skills required.
• Must be target-oriented and self-directed.
• Experience in the aerospace industry, in engineering or fabrication projects specific to Landing Gear.
• Available for business travels, participation in conferences & trade shows.
• Excellent management skills.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to analyze data and generate inventory and revenue forecasts.

SMS REQUIREMENTS

• Will provide top-level resources and support to SMS compliance, FAA regulations, safe workplace initiatives/practices, and to eliminate health hazards.
• Will consider all employee suggestions to propose solutions, and/or possible improvements for achieving a safer, healthier workplace.
• Will monitor, measure and track safety objectives to ensure performance standards are met and to implement continuous improvement measures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and mathematical skills; excellent communication skills including the ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; ability to interpret and apply technical data relating to the position; ability to work with or without supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to work well in a demanding environment with frequently changing dynamics. Ability to work independently and solve problems. Must be detail oriented and execute with a high level of accuracy.

Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training or experience preferred.

Experience: Minimum of at least ten (10) years of maintenance experience with a minimum of five (5) years in Aviation Management or related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience required.

Certificates/Licenses: Must hold a valid FAA Airframe or FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License/certificate and a current valid Arizona driver’s license.

Other: May be required to work at all locations - Marana, AZ, Tucson, AZ and Roswell, NM as business needs dictate.

Note: This job description is intended to convey essential information about the position and its duties. It is not an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, or responsibilities. Ascent Aviation Services reserves the right to modify, supplement, or eliminate duties over time or based on business needs.