Director of Maintenance

PrimeFlight Aviation Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services is seeking a Director of Maintenance to oversee the airport maintenance program in Houston. You will lead the maintenance department, supervise mechanics and technicians, and drive strategies that ensure reliability, safety, and cost efficiency across all assets.

The role requires 5-10 years in aviation maintenance, strong leadership, and English proficiency; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• 5-10 years aviation maintenance experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support field operations.
• Strong understanding of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Maintenance department.
• Manage a team of maintenance professionals, including mechanics, technicians, and supervisors.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure reliability and safety of airport equipment and facilities.
• Collaborate with Operations to plan maintenance activities without disrupting airport operations.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and costs.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and improvements.
• Oversee procurement of maintenance supplies, spares, and equipment; manage vendor contracts.
• Develop and maintain documentation for maintenance records and service history.
• Lead adoption of advanced maintenance technologies like predictive maintenance and IoT.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Leadership

Team management

Strong communication

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

TheDirector of Maintenanceisresponsible foroverseeing all maintenance activities of equipment within the airport. This role involves planning, scheduling, and supervising maintenance and repair work, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Director coordinates closely with various departments to minimize operational disruptions during maintenance activities and tooptimizethe lifespan and performance of airport assets. Additionally, you willbe responsible formanaging the maintenance team, developing budgets, and implementing preventative maintenance programs to ensure the highest levels of safety and efficiency in airport operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Maintenance department
• Manage a team of maintenance professionals, including mechanics, technicians, and supervisors
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure the reliability and safety of airport equipment and facilities
• Collaborate with the Operations department to plan and execute maintenance activities without disrupting airport operations
• Establish andmaintainpreventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and reduce repair costs
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data toidentifytrends and opportunities for improvement
• Manage maintenance budgets andallocateresources effectively to meet departmental goals
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and industry standards in maintenance activities
• Lead the development of maintenance procedures and standard operating guidelines
• Oversee the procurement of maintenance supplies, spare parts, and equipment
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to maintenance services and equipment
• Develop andmaintaindocumentation for equipment maintenance records and service history
• Lead the implementation of advanced maintenance technologies, such as predictive maintenance and IoT solutions
• Collaborate with environmental and sustainability teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections toidentifyand address potential hazards
• Foster a culture of safety awareness and compliance within the Maintenance department
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance efficiency and equipment uptime
• Prepare and present reports on maintenance performance and strategies to senior management
• Stay informed about emerging trends and innovations in maintenance practices and technologies to drive continuous improvement in maintenance operations
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
• 5-10 years aviation maintenance experience is preferred
• Strong understanding of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support our field operations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperformthe essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability tolift upto 25 pounds
• Position isgenerally sedentary, sitting forlong periodsof time
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists,handsand/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what thecompany reasonablyexpects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlightAviation Services, Inc.is proudto be anequal-opportunityemployer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions atPrimeFlightAviation Service, Inc.without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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