Maintenance Manager, Rotary Wing

AAR; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

AAR in Fort Rucker, Alabama, seeks a Maintenance Control Manager to act as the centralized airworthiness authority for Flight School Next. You will oversee real-time maintenance control, continuing airworthiness, and operational readiness across aircraft and related assets, while managing Part 145 activity and record integrity under FARs and company policies.

You will also drive compliance, audits, contingency planning, and process improvements to maximize fleet availability and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance
• 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Current FAA A&P License
• CMF 15 aviation MOS or equivalent
• IA license preferred
• US citizenship required to access Fort Rucker site

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement maintenance standards and objectives across all assets
• Establish maintenance policies to ensure safe operation and mission readiness
• Manage scheduling, quality control, and compliance with directives
• Develop procedures to ensure timely recording of maintenance actions
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance staff and activities
• Assist Director of Maintenance with policies and procedures
• Coordinate site activities with departments for smooth operations
• Standardize procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Crew/resource coordination

Regulatory compliance

Scheduling

Quality control

US citizenship requirement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance or related field

Tools

FAA A&P License

Job description

This position is pending contract award. The estimated start date in October 1, 2026.

Description

As the Maintenance Control Manager, you serve as the centralized airworthiness authority for Flight School Next, overseeing real‑time maintenance control, continuing airworthiness, and operational readiness across all aircraft, ground support equipment (GSE), fuel‑handling equipment, and aviation‑related assets. You manage contracted Part 145 activity, fleet configuration, digital maintenance workflows, and technical record integrity through the maintenance tracking systems. The role approves high‑level deferrals, coordinates aircraft routing and inventory planning, maintains company‑approved maintenance programs, and ensures clear, consistent communication across operational departments. You also drive compliance, internal audits, contingency planning, and process improvements to maximize fleet availability while ensuring full adherence to FARs, company policy, and AAR safety standards.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Understand, facilitate and implement maintenance standards and objectives with all assets in order to achieve desired results, and meet all metrics and standards for FSN.
• Establish maintenance policies and procedures to ensure safe operation of the aircraft in order to meet fully mission capable rates and launch requirements in support FSN.
• Establish and monitor the scheduling process to ensure the timely maintenance of all equipment; establish and implement quality control procedures; and enforce all company directives, SOP's and procedures.
• Develops procedures to ensure the timely recording of all maintenance actions.
• Functionally responsible to the Director of Maintenance for aircraft maintenance related issues, policies, and procedures
• Support in executing maintenance hiring actions and training plans.
• Coordinate site activities with all assigned departments to insure smooth operations and aircraft maintenance
• Determine standardized procedures and work schedules to improve the efficiency of subordinates.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance or related field or equivalent experience
• Ten (10) years minimum aircraft maintenance experience.
• Current FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License.
• CMF 15 aviation MOS series or other military/commercial equivalent.
• In-depth working knowledge of military, commercial, and FAA technical publications.
• An FAA Inspector Authorization (IA) license is preferred.
• In order to access the Fort Rucker site, US citizenship is required.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an aircraft maintenance hangar.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Job

Primary Location

United States-Alabama-Fort Rucker

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.