Head of Aircraft Maintenance, Hawaii

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters; Kahului (HI); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in Hawaii seeks a Director of Maintenance to lead maintenance for its Part 135 and 145 operations across multiple bases. Based in Maui or Oahu, this role oversees safety, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance while guiding a team of maintenance professionals.

The ideal candidate has extensive FAA Part 133/135/145 experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in managing complex maintenance programs for rotorcraft. Salary ranges and bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ related experience in aviation maintenance management.
• Experience maintaining helicopters and managing maintenance operations for FAR Part 133/135 and/or Part 145.
• Aircraft avionics maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Experience on Airbus Helicopter and Turbomeca Arriel engines; Part 145 experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide overall Senior Leadership oversight of the Maintenance operation with final authority to release to service.
• Ensure maintenance personnel are trained and qualified.
• Oversee maintenance management training planning.
• Maintain direct communication with the FAA FSDO PMI and OEM reps.
• Plan, schedule, and forecast maintenance activities and budget.
• Maintain aircraft records in compliance with FAA regulations.
• Recruit mechanics and maintenance management staff; develop apprentices.
• Conduct weekly meetings with maintenance management staff.
• Update leadership on aircraft availability, delays, and budget.

Connaissances

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

FAA regulations

SMS awareness

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Multi-tasking

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field

Outils

RAMCO Software

Sharepoint

Description du poste

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in Hawaii seeks a Director of Maintenance to lead maintenance for its Part 135 and 145 operations across multiple bases. Based in Maui or Oahu, this role oversees safety, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance while guiding a team of maintenance professionals.

The ideal candidate has extensive FAA Part 133/135/145 experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in managing complex maintenance programs for rotorcraft. Salary ranges and bonus are offered.