Senior Director, Airline Maintenance Control Center

STS Technical Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Denver, Colorado, seeks an Airline Maintenance Control Center Director to lead Maintenance Control, Line and Heavy Maintenance, Technical Services, and Maintenance Planning. This senior role directs maintenance operations, regulatory compliance, airworthiness, safety and workforce planning to maximize aircraft availability and on-time service.

The Director will provide time-sensitive, high-stakes decisions, build budgets, and supervise departments, shaping the

Qualifications

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Five years of Maintenance Control experience.
• Seven years of leadership or management in a transport-category carrier.
• Experience supervising Part 121 or Part 135 operators.
• Strong knowledge of Maintenance Planning and Technical Services.
• Ability to make time-sensitive operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Maintenance Control Center and related maintenance functions
• Ensure compliance with CFRs, company policies, procedures, and approved maintenance programs
• Oversee scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities
• Maintain oversight of aircraft airworthiness releases and returns to service
• Oversee records for routine and non-routine maintenance items
• Direct the Airworthiness Directive accomplishment process
• Oversee MEL, CDL, and NEF deferral processes
• Maintain responsibility for the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program
• Approve or modify MEL, CDL, and NEF programs as permitted
• Direct Maintenance Planning activities, including detailed aircraft maintenance scheduling
• Oversee workflow and workforce scheduling
• Provide senior-level direction to Maintenance Control and MEL subject-matter experts
• Make time-sensitive decisions affecting aircraft safety, airworthiness, and scheduled service
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Reliability Board activities
• Maintain oversight of RVSM program quality and compliance
• Develop and manage departmental budgets
• Prepare performance reports and measure results against operational plans
• Provide recommendations to Maintenance Training regarding program improvements
• Delegate authority to authorized personnel
• Ensure department personnel maintain required training and currency
• Coordinate Safety Management System development, implementation, and maintenance
• Identify operational hazards and conduct safety-risk assessments
• Evaluate risks from changes and monitor SMS performance

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Regulatory compliance

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings

Airframe & Powerplant ratings held for 5+ years

College degree

Job description

STS Technical Services in Denver, Colorado, seeks an Airline Maintenance Control Center Director to lead Maintenance Control, Line and Heavy Maintenance, Technical Services, and Maintenance Planning. This senior role directs maintenance operations, regulatory compliance, airworthiness, safety and workforce planning to maximize aircraft availability and on-time service.

The Director will provide time-sensitive, high-stakes decisions, build budgets, and supervise departments, shaping the