Senior Director — Heavy Aircraft Maintenance & Compliance

PSA Airlines, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges on American Airlines

Job summary

PSA Airlines, Inc. seeks a Director of Heavy Maintenance to lead all aspects of aircraft heavy maintenance operations, including HMVs, repairs, and modification programs.

You will oversee budgeting, vendor contracts, and compliance to safety standards, while guiding a team and coordinating with planning and reliability groups. The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in heavy maintenance, and the ability to manage complex schedules and costs across domestic and international

Qualifications

• FAA cert and leadership experience are required.
• 10+ years in vendor maintenance of large aircraft preferred.
• Strong communication and budgeting skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for Heavy Maintenance operations.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee EMPs and service providers.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and on-time performance of HM VIs.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and training for the Heavy Maintenance team.
• Collaborate with planning, reliability, and other departments to optimize schedules and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification

Bachelor's degree in engineering or aviation management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PSA Airlines, Inc. seeks a Director of Heavy Maintenance to lead all aspects of aircraft heavy maintenance operations, including HMVs, repairs, and modification programs.

You will oversee budgeting, vendor contracts, and compliance to safety standards, while guiding a team and coordinating with planning and reliability groups. The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in heavy maintenance, and the ability to manage complex schedules and costs across domestic and international