Director of Maintenance

Medevac Alaska

Yerington (NV)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Off Duty Housing

Job summary

Rural Medevac Alliance is seeking a Director of Maintenance (DOM) to ensure aircraft airworthiness and compliance with FARs, GOM, and company policies. The DOM will schedule maintenance, manage parts inventory, audits, and work with FAA teams to coordinate growth.

The role includes on-site and occasional remote work, with on-call during nights, weekends, and holidays. Requires FAA A&P and experience in Part 135 operations; relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED with 2–5 years related experience or equivalent.
FAA A&P license in good standing; active FAA credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft complying with FARs and company procedures.
Maintains aircraft records and status reports; coordinates with PIC and OLT.
Ensures compliance with documentation and maintenance manuals.
Travels as needed for Part 135 operations and in support of company objectives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Sheet metal repair

Reading FAA docs

Multi-tasking

Team player

24/7 on-call

Documentation accuracy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

FAA A&P license

FAR 135 experience

Candidacy per FAA guidance

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Maintenance (DOM)

Job Summary

Responsible to ensure aircraft is airworthy to transport medical crew and patients. Responsible for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), General Operations Manual guidelines (GOM), and thorough knowledge of company policies and procedures. Responsible for: managing the scheduling of maintenance and mechanics, working with local FAA Certificate Management Team (CMT), ensuring all record keeping and aircraft records are in order and compliant, managing maintenance planning and tracking; performing records, maintenance, and safety audits at all locations of operation; managing parts inventory, parts ordering, and future parts needs; managing tooling and tools order; performing conformity of aircraft; other duties as assigned. The DOM will work with the Operational Leadership Team (OLT) to coordinate future company needs and growth on a regular basis.

Schedule

Flexible, as needed on-site. Some remote work. On call for AOG issues as needed.

Pay

Negotiable
All necessary travel to place of work will be reimbursed by the company
Relocation assistance available

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Off Duty Housing

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, the Mechanic shall verify by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation
Ensures all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals to include specific chapters
Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner
Responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues as directed
Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) & Operational Leadership Team (OLT) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service
Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on including
Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness
Other Duties as assigned
Provide timely on call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary
Regular scheduled attendance
Periodic travel in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives will be expected.

Subject to applicable laws and policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Rural Medevac Alliance’s employment practices and policies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Rural Medevac Alliance will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred, active/current A&P required
FAR 135 operations preferred
Must meet the FAA Guidance for Director of Maintenance candidacy

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
Sheet metal and composite repair procedures
Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337’s, Service Bulletins, AD’s, etc.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Efficient in the use of electronic or paper based manuals and able to navigate through vendor data to find necessary information
Strong communication skills
Ability to apply creativity and problem solving skills in troubleshooting work

Computer Skills