Aviation Engineering Director: Lead Innovation & Teams

Total Aviation Staffing, LLC; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Total Aviation Staffing, LLC seeks a Director of Engineering in Gilbert, AZ to lead strategic engineering and manufacturing operations for airline customers. You will drive development of innovative products, manage budgets, and guide high‑performing teams to meet quality, regulatory, budget, and timeline requirements.

You will oversee engineering and manufacturing interfaces, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with industry standards and customer needs while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic engineering plans and initiatives.
• Lead and inspire engineering teams in the development of innovative products and services.
• Oversee engineering budgets, resources, and project priorities.
• Ensure projects are completed within established timelines and budgets.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance standards across engineering projects.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and airline customers.
• Evaluate customer needs and develop customized engineering solutions.
• Ensure engineering projects comply with applicable industry standards, regulations, and requirements.
• Support root cause investigations, reliability reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, machining, testing, and other technical teams to support product development.

Skills

SOLIDWORKS

DER repair

FAA Part 145

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Test requirements

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

NI data acquisition

Dewesoft data acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

PDM workflows

NI data acquisition

Dewesoft

Job description

Total Aviation Staffing, LLC seeks a Director of Engineering in Gilbert, AZ to lead strategic engineering and manufacturing operations for airline customers. You will drive development of innovative products, manage budgets, and guide high‑performing teams to meet quality, regulatory, budget, and timeline requirements.

You will oversee engineering and manufacturing interfaces, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with industry standards and customer needs while traveling as needed.