Director Of Maintenance

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title- Director of Maintenance

Department- Elevate Jet

Reports to- Chief Operating Officer, Elevate Jet

Location- Salt Lake City, UT

This position is based out of our Salt Lake City, UT office and requires an in-office presence during business hours. Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

Who we are-

Elevate Jet has been a premier provider of aircraft charter, management, and sales and brokerage services for almost 30 years. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Elevate Jet maintains a diverse fleet of private jet aircraft for charter to fit any trip or budget and provides tailored travel needs 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to any destination.

Summary of position-

The Director of Maintenance holds a crucial role in ensuring the airworthiness and safe operation of the Elevate Jet fleet, ensuring aircraft are ready for dispatch on time and coordinating AOG maintenance support during charter flights to minimize aircraft downtime and delays to customer schedules. Active and thorough planning and communication is essential to success in this role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities-

• Oversees all maintenance planning, scheduling, and completion of aircraft inspections, repairs, and maintenance schedules for the Elevate Jet fleet ensuring regulatory compliance and use of industry best practices.

• Ensures compliance with applicable FAA and/or EASA regulatory requirements (as applicable) and oversees all maintenance documentation, including logbooks, maintenance records, and work orders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

• Coordinates continuously with Flight Operations to support aircraft charter operations and establishes local maintenance support at remote locations to minimize aircraft downtime.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable FAA Regulations including Parts 43, 65, and 135 as well as company policies and procedures in all facets of the business.

• Serves as the primary contact point to the FAA Certificate Holding District Office and coordinates all recurrent audits and inspections.

• Provides regular fleet status reports to management and operations including maintenance status and MEL deferrals. Includes developing 30-day, 90-day and annual full maintenance forecasts and work scopes, obtaining shop quotes and schedules, and coordinating with the customer to maximize aircraft availability and scheduling options.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-

• Must be computer literate and knowledgeable of the MS Office suite of applications as well as FlightDocs and CAMP maintenance software.

• Demonstrated experience on the fleet of aircraft we manage.

Education & Experience-

• FAA A&P License required with Inspection Authorization preferred.

• 10 years' experience in aircraft maintenance operations with at least 3 years' experience in FAA Part 145 operations.

• Fluency in English with a strong emphasis on writing to ensure proper and accurate aircraft maintenance record documentation. Must have excellent organizational skills.

• High School diploma required.

Schedule & Travel-

• Position requires coordination with Flight Operations to establish maintenance support at remote locations.

• Travel required to support maintenance operations and ensure work scope compliance with contracted work scopes.

Miscellaneous-

• FLSA Status- Full Time Exempt

• Much of each shift will be performed while standing or walking and includes reaching overhead, bending, and lifting of up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to work in all types of weather conditions.

• Position requires FAA-mandated drug and alcohol employment screening.

About Elevate Aviation Group-

Elevate Aviation Group's wholly owned subsidiaries, Private Jet Services, Elevate Jet, and Elevate MRO share a mission to provide aircraft owners and flyers unsurpassed service, safety, and counsel. Whether clients require charter flights, large group travel, aircraft management services, aircraft maintenance or aircraft acquisition services, Elevate Aviation Group delivers highly personalized solutions to meet each client's unique needs 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to any destination.