Part 135 Aviation Maintenance Director

Thrive Aviation; Paradise (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Aviation is seeking a Director of Maintenance (DOM) to lead our Part 135 maintenance operations in Paradise, NV. You will align maintenance strategy with business goals, ensure peak fleet performance, and maintain compliance with FAA regulations and our GOM/GMM.

Your leadership will optimize scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning, while maintaining safety, quality, and on-time aircraft readiness. Travel may be required to support operations.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold an A&P license with FAA certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field; or 7–10 years of Part 135 maintenance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of FAA regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Part 135 maintenance team to ensure up-time and efficiency.
• Maintain and update GOM and GMM within area of expertise.
• Plan and assign work based on demands and priorities.
• Forecast and manage maintenance budgets and spend.
• Ensure FAA, OSHA, EHS compliance and paperwork.
• Communicate maintenance scheduling with aircraft owners/ reps.
• Travel as needed to support operations.
• Provide leadership and build team capabilities.

Skills

A&P License

FAA regulations

Maintenance management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field

Tools

fl3xx

CAMP

TRAXXALL

Job description

Thrive Aviation is seeking a Director of Maintenance (DOM) to lead our Part 135 maintenance operations in Paradise, NV. You will align maintenance strategy with business goals, ensure peak fleet performance, and maintain compliance with FAA regulations and our GOM/GMM.

Your leadership will optimize scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning, while maintaining safety, quality, and on-time aircraft readiness. Travel may be required to support operations.