Manager, FSN Maintenance

AAR Corp; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AAR Corp is seeking a Manager, Maintenance Control to act as the central airworthiness authority for Flight School Next. You will oversee real-time maintenance control, continuing airworthiness, and readiness across aircraft, GSE, and related assets, while managing Part 145 activity and ensuring FAA compliance.

You will drive compliance, audits, contingency planning, and process improvements to maximize fleet availability in alignment with FARs and company policies.

Qualifications

• 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.
• US citizenship is required to access the Fort Rucker site.

Responsibilities

• Understand, facilitate and implement maintenance standards and objectives with all assets to achieve metrics and standards for FSN.
• Establish maintenance policies and procedures to ensure safe operation of the aircraft and meet mission-capable rates.
• Establish and monitor scheduling; implement quality control; enforce directives, SOPs and procedures.
• Develop procedures to ensure timely recording of maintenance actions.
• Functionally responsible to the Director of Maintenance for policies and procedures.
• Support in executing maintenance hiring actions and training plans.
• Coordinate site activities with all departments to ensure smooth operations and aircraft maintenance.
• Determine standardized procedures and work schedules to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance management

FAA regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Fleet operations

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance or related field

Job description

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

Description: As the Manager, Maintenance Control, 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 of 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.
• Develop 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 ensure 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.

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.