Director, Aviation Management & Maintenance (Remote)

Civil Air Patrol, Inc.; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Remote work eligible

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Civil Air Patrol, Inc. seeks a Director of Aviation Management & Maintenance to lead a team responsible for logistics and aviation support for CAP’s nationwide fleet.

You will set objectives for procurement, maintenance, and disposition of aircraft and coordinate with FAA directives and DoD regulations. The role requires a business or management degree, senior experience in aviation management and maintenance, and strong skills in asset management, contracting, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management required; aviation maintenance preferred.
• Senior-level experience in aviation management and maintenance operations.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance, asset management, and contracting processes.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed and remote teams.
• FAA CFR compliance experience highly desired.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes procurement, maintenance, repairs, and disposition practices in accordance with regulations.
• Directs logistics tasks for equipment life cycle management including vendor competition, procurement, distribution, delivery, maintenance, and disposition.
• Drafts guidance, directives and policies governing maintenance and modifications and develops strategies for aircraft lifecycle management.
• Advises CAP senior executives and USAF program manager on logistics matters and coordinates approval of high‑value asset acquisition and disposition.
• Collaborates with directors, managers, and stakeholders to align aviation logistics strategies/requirements into programs and activities.
• Leads Continuous Process Improvement to improve fiscal responsibility, efficiency, and standardization.
• Manages requirements pertaining to the sale and disposal of aircraft.

Skills

Aviation management

Maintenance operations

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Civil Air Patrol, Inc. seeks a Director of Aviation Management & Maintenance to lead a team responsible for logistics and aviation support for CAP’s nationwide fleet.

You will set objectives for procurement, maintenance, and disposition of aircraft and coordinate with FAA directives and DoD regulations. The role requires a business or management degree, senior experience in aviation management and maintenance, and strong skills in asset management, contracting, and leadership.