Aircraft Maintenance Program Lead

Airmart-Inc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AirMart is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager in Lexington, KY to lead maintenance of company-owned and brokered aircraft, ensure FAA compliance, and maximize throughput.

You will coordinate with sales, supervise mechanics and inspectors, and drive cost control while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role requires strong leadership, scheduling expertise, and hands-on aviation maintenance experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience ordering aircraft parts.
• Job costing experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple aircraft projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Direct all maintenance activities for company-owned and brokered aircraft.
• Ensure maintenance complies with FAA regulations and AirMart standards.
• Manage maintenance scheduling to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Monitor labor hours and project profitability; track costs.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with sales and acquisitions teams.
• Supervise mechanics, detail specialists, hangar staff, and inspectors.

Skills

Inspection Authorization

Troubleshooting

Parts ordering

Job costing

Organization

Computer proficiency

Multitasking

Tools

QuickBase

Job description

AirMart is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager in Lexington, KY to lead maintenance of company-owned and brokered aircraft, ensure FAA compliance, and maximize throughput.

You will coordinate with sales, supervise mechanics and inspectors, and drive cost control while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role requires strong leadership, scheduling expertise, and hands-on aviation maintenance experience in a fast-paced environment.