SUMMARY:

Director of Technical Operations (119 Director of Heavy Maintenance) is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of the Technical Operations Department, including Materials Management, Aircraft Maintenance Planning and Powerplant Repair Services; Responsible for the direct oversight of all Heavy Maintenance and Modification activities performed at domestic and international third party repair stations; Responsible for all Aircraft Acquisition Activity relating to Maintenance and Engineering to include coordination of importing requirements, technical acceptance of aircraft and aircraft records review and acceptance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Director of Technical Operations is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of the Technical Operations Department, including Materials Management, Aircraft Maintenance Planning and Powerplant Repair Services; Responsible for the direct oversight of all Heavy Maintenance and Modification activities performed at domestic and international third party repair stations; Responsible for all Aircraft Acquisition Activity relating to Maintenance and Engineering to include coordination of importing requirements, technical acceptance of aircraft and aircraft records review and acceptance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides executive oversight of all Technical Operations, Heavy Maintenance, Materials Management, Aircraft Planning and Powerplant Repair Services management personnel, including Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 10 years experience in aircraft maintenance activities (aircraft engineering, line maintenance, aircraft heavy maintenance or maintenance administration)

A&P License

Knowledge of heavy maintenance, operational control, suppliers capabilities and capacity

Extensive knowledge of technical aspects of aircraft maintenance, inspection and record keeping

Strong organizational skills that allow for multiple activities in work concurrently

Knowledge of skills identification, staffing requirements and schedule projections

Working knowledge of FARs as they apply to both Part 145 and Part 121

Ability to interface with Senior level and Executive level management of third party suppliers

Proven business management and contract negotiation skills

PREFERRED:

Working knowledge of CMMS

Bachelors degree

Meets requirements of 119.67 Director of Maintenance