Our client provides a broad and growing portfolio of worldwide technical services in MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), Engineering, Component Repair, and Parts Development. They support narrow and wide-body aircraft operators in the commercial and government aviation markets. Since its founding in 1970, they have received numerous industry awards for its support of turn-key fleet transition and integration, aircraft modifications, aircraft heavy maintenance, design services, and component repair of accessories, structures, flight control surfaces, fuel components, complex composites, hydraulics, pneumatics, heat exchangers and electrical components.
They are currently recruiting for a Director, Aircraft Maintenance in Kansas City, MO.
What Is In It For You
Salary: $122,000 – $182,000 + including potential bonuses (Recruiting and Incentive Programs)
Position Type: Permanent – Full-time
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Disability, Company-provided Life Insurance
A Day in the Life of The Director, Aircraft Maintenance
With minimal oversight, as the Director, Aircraft Maintenance, you will be responsible for maintaining a Business Unit that ensures that all personnel perform their duties in compliance with the requirements of the company’s repair station manual and that all maintenance of aircraft is performed in accordance with approved Federal Aviation Administration, manufacturer, and customer procedures and requirements at company’s Airframe locations. Responsible for leading, directing, and controlling the resources required to accomplish compliance goals successfully.
Essential Duties of The Director, Aircraft Maintenance
- Provides consistent daily direction to first-line reporting managers in assigned Airframe locations.
- Walks the operations floor daily, attends organized boardwalks, and provides guidance and leadership when needed.
- Reviews the work performed and the coordination of personnel according to the demands of maintenance scheduling and priorities.
- Partners with Human Resources in the hiring and qualification of maintenance personnel as determined by experience, training, and performance.
- Works closely with support team leaders and others to ensure work scopes are scheduled, planned, and accomplished in a manner conducive to proper completion.
- Ensures that maintenance is properly performed in accordance with repair station procedures.
- Responsible for the Safety and Quality, and daily emphasis, to ensure compliance.
- Partners with Project Managers and Program Management to ensure timely and sufficient customer communication and coordination.
- Serves as a key point of contact for customers, including resolution of customer concerns.
- Provides input in developing long-range goals and objectives as well as clear metrics to measure success.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience in commercial aircraft maintenance and/or MRO.
- Minimum of six (6) years’ MRO management experience preferred.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, use their hands and arms, talk or hear, and focus on objects close up. The employee must also stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Compensation
This position’s full base pay range is $122,000 – $182,000 annualized, excluding benefits or potential bonuses. The lower end of the range represents the target base pay for those beginning or developing in the role. The higher end of the range is intended for those who have mastered the role, with proven significant expertise, high achievement, and specialized skills. If you are hired, your salary will be based on factors including skills, education, and experience. In addition to those factors – we consider the internal equity of our current employees when determining offers. This position is eligible for an annual bonus. We also offer a generous benefits package, as detailed below.
Benefits
The company offers employees a wide range of benefit options to support their families’ health and financial security.
Health: To give employees the flexibility to select the coverage that best meets their family’s needs, the company offers a choice of comprehensive medical/pharmacy plans, dental and vision plans, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits, including accident and critical illness.
Financial: The company 401(k) plan includes employer matching contributions and various investment options to help employees reach their financial goals. Employees also have access to financial advisors at no cost for personalized, professional, licensed assistance. The company provides company-paid life and disability insurance, with an option to purchase more. Other available benefits include legal services and discounted home and pet insurance.
Time-Off: The company supports employee work-life balance by providing paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave. PTO accruals start at 104 hours annually, and employees receive 64 hours of holiday leave throughout the year.
Incentive Program: Employees are eligible for an incentive plan based on their role within the organization.
Tuition/License Assistance: The company offers a generous tuition reimbursement program, including Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) student loan repayment, Airframe/Powerplant (A&P) certification (coursework and/or testing), and business-related degrees.
Employee Assistance Program: The company makes access to support easy for our employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Program, with confidential 24/7 counseling and referrals for help with life’s challenges.
Discounts: The company has partnered with local and national vendors to provide employees with discounts on entertainment, mobile phones and services, computer hardware and software, gym memberships, rental cars, and more.
Career Development: The company Academy programs offer technical skills and leadership training opportunities for those looking to add skills to their technical toolbox or move into a leadership role. Our Apprenticeship Program offers robust on-the-job training for anyone looking to begin a career in aviation maintenance.
If you are interested in the Director, Aircraft Maintenance job in Kansas City, MO, apply today!
- This vacancy is being advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC. The services advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC are those of an Employment Agency.
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