Director, Maintenance and Engineering

SkyCity; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing allowance

Job summary

SkyCity seeks a Director, Maintenance and Engineering to oversee maintenance operations at our airports, ensuring safety, compliance and reliability. This leadership role manages a third‑party O&M provider and guides capital improvements to keep airport infrastructure robust.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in maintenance and engineering leadership, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven budgeting and contract administration experience in airport settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of experience in maintenance and engineering leadership.
• Expertise in airport maintenance, airline operations, and regulatory compliance including property management and the administration of leases, licenses and contracts.
• Proven experience in capital planning, contract administration, and infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third‑party O&M service provider, ensuring contract compliance and optimal service delivery.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs for airside and landside infrastructure, including power, water, telecommunications, and building systems.
• Develop annual O&M budget in coordination with our O&M services provider.
• Ensure strict adherence to FAA Part 139 regulations and other applicable codes.
• Coordinate annual Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) with client and O&M provider for airfield and building assets.
• Lead capital improvement initiatives, managing project planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with airlines, airport tenants, and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor service provider performance to ensure efficiency, cost‑effectiveness and contract compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on operational and engineering matters.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements in coordination with SkyCity HSE department.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

SkyCity is seeking a Director, Maintenance and Engineering to oversee maintenance operations at our airports, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability. This leadership role involves managing our third-party O&M service provider, maintaining critical airport infrastructure, and developing long‑term capital improvement plans. All of the day‑to‑day maintenance and engineering services will be provided by a third‑party O&M service provider. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, enforce high safety standards, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure seamless airport functionality.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Oversee third‑party O&M service provider, ensuring contract compliance and optimal service delivery.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs for airside and landside infrastructure, including power, water, telecommunications, and building systems.
• Development in coordination with our O&M services provider the annual O&M budget.
• Ensure strict adherence to FAA Part 139 regulations and other applicable codes.
• Development in coordination with our client and O&M services provider the annual Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP), for both airfield and building assets.
• Lead capital improvement initiatives, managing project planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with airlines, airport tenants, and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor service provider performance to ensure efficiency, cost‑effectiveness and contract compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on operational and engineering matters.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements in coordination with SkyCity HSE department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of experience in maintenance and engineering leadership.
• Expertise in airport maintenance, airline operations, and regulatory compliance including property management and the administration of leases, licenses and contracts.
• Proven experience in capital planning, contract administration, and infrastructure management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits

This position offers a competitive market salary accompanied by a generous benefits package. Benefits include relocation assistance to USVI and housing allowance provided; opportunities for professional development and advancement; dynamic and collaborative work environment; chance to work on diverse and challenging projects; making a significant impact on organizational success.