Director of Maintenance - Helicopter Operations - Collier County : Job Details

Are you an experienced aircraft mechanic with a passion for aviation safety and excellence? Join the Collier County EMS MedFlight Division and help us keep our fleet in the sky and in top condition. We're looking for a dedicated Director of Maintenance to lead our aircraft maintenance operations with precision, safety, and leadership.

What You'll Do:

As our Director of Maintenance, you'll play a vital role in maintaining our helicopters to the highest standards. You'll work closely with the EMS Leadership and a hands-on supervisor to ensure our aircraft are flight-ready at all times. This is a key leadership position, requiring a strong technical background and a collaborative spirit.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing and overseeing aircraft maintenance in compliance with FAR Part 135 and FAA regulations.
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and planning repairs.
• Conducting regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and fluid/battery checks.
• Keeping accurate maintenance logs and FAA records.
• Managing inventory, requisitioning parts and tools, and keeping the hangar well-stocked.
• Supervising other mechanics and ensuring a safe, OSHA-compliant work environment.
• Staying current with FAA directives and ensuring team training is up to date.
• Managing maintenance budgets without compromising safety or quality.

Your Key Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience maintaining helicopters, with at least 3 years working on twin-engine Eurocopter products.
• FAA A&P certification.
• Solid knowledge of:
  • Aircraft tools and procedures
  • FAA regulations (Parts 91, 135, MEL, STCs, 337s, and Avionics)
  • Corrosion control, inspection intervals, service techniques, and troubleshooting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use computers for logs, forms, and communication.
• Leadership and organizational skills to manage budgets, schedules, and people.

What Else You Should Know:

• Fingerprinting is required.
• Must pass a post-offer drug screening per FAA and DOT regulations.
• You'll be expected to maintain an up-to-date library of FAA and manufacturer bulletins.
• You'll prepare various reports and documents and collaborate with vendors, contractors, and other departments.
• Attendance at training sessions and staying updated on new regulations is part of the role.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a maintenance job. You'll be an integral part of a public safety team, directly contributing to life-saving missions and operations that serve the Collier County community. If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise makes a real difference—this could be your next great career move.

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County's Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.