Director of Maintenance Ops

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with 

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Director of Maintenance Operations for ATAC ACE, overseeing all aircraft maintenance support, scheduling, and training across ACE locations. You will manage manpower, budgets, and OEM coordination while upholding safety and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 5 years of aviation management, DOD pilot training experience, U.S. citizenship, and a active DOD security clearance; supervisory experience is essential for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Aviation Management Experience.
• Previous formal DOD Pilot Training Experience.
• U.S. Citizen
• Must Maintain a DOD security Clearance
• Previous Supervisory/Management experience
• BS/BA

Responsibilities

• Oversee ACE maintenance-related support and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Safety, Ground Safety, and QA for OL maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance manpower, training, equipment, and logistics for all OL activities.
• Budget oversight and coordination with finance teams; input on compensation.
• Liaise with headquarters maintenance leadership to enforce GOPs and maintenance manuals.
• Support OEM/3rd-party MRO coordination and subcontractor management.
• Maintain aircraft management and scheduling accuracy and coordinate audits.

Skills

Aviation management

Supervisory/Management

Written & verbal communications

Procedures writing

Time management

Teamwork

Education

BS/BA

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Director of Maintenance Ops

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About ATAC

Textron Systems - ATAC provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight sites and two continents and comprises the world’s largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization and proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups.

SUMMARY:

The Director of Maintenance Operations (MO) at ATAC’s Adversary Center of Excellence (ACE) is a maintenance professional position that oversees all Operating Location aircraft maintenance related aircraft support, policies, and inspection schedules to include manpower as well as finance management, OEM coordination and sourcing at Alliance Fort Worth and all regional operations under the purview of ACE. Required to report directly to the Vice President of ATAC ACE for all activities.

SCOPE:

The ATAC ACE MO will report to the Vice President of ATAC ACE, coordinate with the all ACE regional Directors of Operations (DO’s) and coordinate with all Maintenance Managers (MM’s), as well as the ACE Director of Flight Operations (DFO), and the ATAC Director of Safety (DOS) for all activities related to aircraft maintenance in support of customer requirements at all ACE designated Areas of Responsibility (AOR). The MO will coordinate maintenance manpower, training, equipment, and logistics for support of all OL Maintenance related activities. The ACE MO will interface with all Director’s of Maintenance and functional leaders at headquarters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for oversight and maintenance related support under the purview of ACE

• Responsible for adherence to all safety regulations, policies and procedures in accordance with all Federal, State, corporate and company requirements.

• Required to coordinate with the Director of Safety, ACE Safety Manager and ACE Ground Safety Manager regarding OL maintenance related activities.

• Responsible for related technical data and OEM/3rdparty MRO coordination.

• Responsible for coordinating Subcontractor support to the OL’s

• Responsible for the oversight of OL Maintenance related General Operating Procedures (GOP’s) and training.

• Responsible for coordinating OL budgeting oversight with the ACE DOM and the Finance team to include expense accounting for material support and input on employee compensation.

• Responsible for all assigned Maintenance personnel evaluations and submission.

• Liaison with equivalent headquarters Maintenance leadership for oversight of all company policy and procedures related to Maintenance (GOP’s, maintenance manuals, and Training)

• Responsible for oversight of QA operational risk management for OL maintenance activities and personnel actions to include OTI’s and QA Flash submissions.

• Responsible for the oversight and accuracy of aircraft management and scheduling.

• Responsible for continuous evaluate of maintenance manpower requirements for OL’s

• Responsible for providing assistance to OL’s for corrective action regarding maintenance audits as appropriate.

• Network with industry and government for future maintenance operations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Travel Requirements: 20-40%

• Location: Any ATAC operating location

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 5 years of Aviation Management Experience

• Previous formal DOD Pilot Training Experience

• U.S. Citizen

• Must Maintain a DOD security Clearance

• Previous Supervisory/Management experience

• BS/BA

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in Word and Excel

• Clear written and verbal communications

• Ability to organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Work well in a team environment

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- Flexible Work Schedules

- Education Assistance

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.