Director of Maintenance - Launch Technical Workforce Solutions : Job Details

Job Title: Director of Maintenance (Part 145 MRO)

Location: Wichita, KS

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is looking to identify a highly qualified and experienced Director of Maintenance for their Kansas Part 145 activities based at IAB airport. This role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, enhancing operational efficiency, and upholding the highest safety and quality standards. The DOM will be instrumental in driving the nose-to-tail modification and fleet modification programs for LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions' clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provides managerial authority for all processes of the Maintenance Departments including Quality Department, Maintenance Control, Parts Department, Line Station Maintenance, Technical Support, Technical Publications, Maintenance Training, and Maintenance Records.
• Promotes safety throughout the organization as mandated through Company policies identified by executive management.
• Maintains overall authority and responsibility for the development and supervision of maintenance standards, personnel, and equipment.
• Provides overall authority for all aircraft technical standards and acceptable deviations from Company maintenance policies and procedures that are not detrimental to airworthiness.
• Monitors maintenance performance against Company policies, procedures, and standards, and provides recommendations to improve safety of operations and productivity of the entire operation.
• Establishes efficient and economical policies and procedures for the accomplishment of all maintenance.
• Ensures that adequate staffing, facilities, tooling, and equipment are available for maintenance.
• Responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, engines, and components in the manner prescribed by the manufacturers' maintenance and overhaul manuals, service bulletins, ADs, Engineering Orders, and applicable CFRs.
• Responsible for the review and approval of employee expenses and invoicing related to maintenance operations.
• Manage operations in the most effective manner, eliminating waste, and improving productivity.
• Provide coaching, counseling, and guidance to assigned work group.
• Attend meetings as needed to discuss critical path areas, planned work, critical parts, and overall aircraft status.
• Develop strong relationships with NIAR/WERX, ACFL, KMC, Boeing, Spirit, and any other IAB customer leadership and increase the size of Launch TEAMS projects at the location.
• Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to ensure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the Company Safety Manual.
• Monitor and maintain attendance records of assigned crew.

Education and Experience:

Must hold a mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings. Have 5 years of experience in a position responsible for returning airplanes to service. Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language. Must have 5 years experience overseeing light/heavy maintenance visits within an MRO/Airline environment.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift fifty pounds. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, crouch and stand for prolonged periods of time as well as walk extended distances. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and service stands.

Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification required, with 5-10 years working as an A&P mechanic in a commercial setting.
• Prior management experience required -- demonstrated strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Experience in a Part 145 setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience with any aviation maintenance software required. Preferred is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Seniority Level:

Director

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:

Management and Quality Assurance

Industries:

Repair and Maintenance and Airlines and Aviation

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Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

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