Helicopter EMS Maintenance Leader

Survival Flight Inc.; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Survival Flight is seeking an experienced aviation maintenance leader to join our team as Assistant Director of Maintenance in Batesville, AR. You will support the Director of Maintenance and oversee maintenance operations for rotor-wing and fixed-wing EMS aircraft, ensuring safety, airworthiness, and readiness across locations.

You will lead, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel, coordinate with Flight Operations and Dispatch, and drive regulatory compliance, budgets, and inspections.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5-7 years of progressive rotor-wing aircraft maintenance experience.
• 3-5 years of maintenance leadership or management experience.
• Experience with managing teams, multiple aircraft or locations.
• Strong knowledge of FAA Part 135, FARs, OEM requirements, and helicopter maintenance best practices.
• Experience with Bell 206L4 helicopters.
• Willingness to travel; able to work after hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company manuals, CAMTS, OSHA, and standards.
• Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance staff across locations.
• Coordinate maintenance scheduling with Flight Operations and Dispatch.
• Manage maintenance documentation, vendors, parts procurement, tooling, facilities, and outside MROs.
• Participate in SMS activities, investigations, audits, and inspections.
• Assist with budgets, cost control, reporting, and capital planning.
• Serve as primary maintenance contact for FAA inquiries, audits, and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Travel ability

After-hours availability

Education

A&P certificate

High school diploma

Job description

Survival Flight is seeking an experienced aviation maintenance leader to join our team as Assistant Director of Maintenance in Batesville, AR. You will support the Director of Maintenance and oversee maintenance operations for rotor-wing and fixed-wing EMS aircraft, ensuring safety, airworthiness, and readiness across locations.

You will lead, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel, coordinate with Flight Operations and Dispatch, and drive regulatory compliance, budgets, and inspections.