VP, Fleet Maintenance

Executive Jet Management; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Executive Jet Management seeks a VP, Fleet Maintenance to lead the Fleet Maintenance organization for EJM managed aircraft, based in Cincinnati, OH. You will oversee maintenance planning, budgeting, and upgrades while coordinating with Owners, OEMs, and vendors to ensure safe, compliant operations.

As a senior leader, you will mentor Directors and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to FAA regulations, SMS processes, and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or aviation required.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification required.
• 10+ years of experience in fleet maintenance or aviation management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Fleet Maintenance Directors and teams.
• Oversee maintenance planning, budgeting, warranty work, and upgrades.
• Coordinate with FAA, OEMs, Owners and vendors on maintenance activities.
• Ensure safety, compliance and SMS program adherence.
• Prepare AFE for items over $25,000.

Skills

Service-Oriented

Leadership

Curiosity

Collaboration

Adaptability

Prioritization

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's in Business or Aviation

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)

10+ years of aviation fleet maintenance experience

Tools

Mxi

Microsoft Office

Job description

About EJM

EJM has been a pioneer in aircraft management and worldwide jet charter services since 1977. As a subsidiary of NetJets, we are part of the world\'s largest private aviation infrastructure, with unrivaled resources and operational stability. Our business is rooted in the core principles of safety, service, and integrity-principles that we deliver on daily for our customers and employees.

About EJM

EJM has been a pioneer in aircraft management and worldwide jet charter services since 1977. As a subsidiary of NetJets, we are part of the world\'s largest private aviation infrastructure, with unrivaled resources and operational stability. Our business is rooted in the core principles of safety, service, and integrity-principles that we deliver on daily for our customers and employees.

Purpose of Position

The VP, Fleet Maintenance is responsible for team coordinating efforts and aircraft maintenance required to support EJM managed aircraft, hangar tenants, or transition aircraft and is the Fleet representative to Owners, OEMs, vendors and department managers for Fleet Maintenance on Full Managed and Charter Managed aircraft assigned to EJM. Supports Fleet Maintenance Cabin Directors & Maintenance Managers by managing the relationship with vendor maintenance at off-site facilities, as well as arranging maintenance assets for EJM Owners. The VP, Fleet Maintenance monitors the account for quality control and serves as a problem-solver for any high-level maintenance related issues that may arise. Ensure the maintenance production schedule is maintained and complies with FAA, company and best practice procedures. In this position, the VP, Fleet Maintenance assists with the strategic outlook of the account as it relates to hiring, aircraft maintenance and utilization, new aircraft assessment, billing, upgrades and cost analysis. Ensure fair and equitable assignment of accounts to three Fleet Maintenance teams to ensure safe and compliant maintenance practices. Responsible for compliance with the company Safety Management System (SMS) program and reporting through the appropriate process all safety, security or quality recommendations or non-compliance observations.

This position is based in Cincinnati, OH at the EJM headquarters at Lunken Airport.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Manages employee performance and behavior and provides career development of Directors and their respective teams. Interviews and assists in the selection of new departmental employees to steer the team in a positive direction. Partners with Human Resources to identify candidates, interview and hire for the Fleet Maintenance Management department as well as be part of the interview team for account maintenance crewmembers.
• Manage the maintenance planning, budgeting, warranty work, invoicing and upgrades to EJM managed client assets. Works with the Conformity team, Human Resources and assigned Owner Services team to on-board the client, crew members and/or office employees and aircraft.
• Monitor and react to requests during the initial and ongoing onboarding of aircraft to EJM pertaining to maintenance status, aircraft budget, conformity, short and long term aircraft updates to accommodate owner and EJM flying requirements.
• Interact and comply with outside entities such as the FAA, EPA, OSHA, OEMs, Owners and vendors to ensure compliance with EJM obligations.
• Performance reviews, payroll, budget, hiring, terminating and counseling employees assigned to the Fleet Maintenance team. Prepare AFE if required for items over $25,000.

Note

It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position.

Education

Bachelor\'s in Business or Aviation

Certifications and Licenses

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A\'P)

Years Of Experience

10+ years of experience

Core Competencies

• Service-Oriented
• Curiosity
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Strives For Positive Results

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other (KSAOs)

Detailed knowledge of the services provided by EJM Aircraft Management and Charter Management and the company operation overall. Negotiating and customer service skills. Strong understanding of aviation terminology and the business aircraft industry. A general understanding of the various new and pre-owned business aircraft and their operational capabilities, strengths and weaknesses, and purchase cost. Ability to coordinate with internationally- based clients, especially those operating on Executive Jet Management\'s certificate.

Additional Skills Required

• Strong prioritizing and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple & high level priorities
• Proactive decision making skills
• Available to be on-call 24/7 with company provided communication device
• Must maintain an A & P Certificate
• Upholds a service standard in a strict & changing regulatory environment
• Able to communicate both in writing and orally in clear professional and understandable manner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience with Mxi or a similar program
• Ability to adjust priorities of projects to meet the changing needs and demands of the organization
• Experience managing a team of aircraft maintenance managers in a Part 91/121/135 and/or military organization
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure

How EJM Supports You

At EJM, we believe that how you do something is as important as what you do. That\'s why we foster a collaborative company culture, where leadership is accessible, employee opinions are valued, and relationships matter. We encourage employee growth, recognize the importance of work-life balance, and take pride in being a career destination.

Benefits

To ensure our employees are taken care of at work and at home, we offer a comprehensive package of premium benefits, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available with no monthly premiums
• 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute through standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions matched by EJM. Super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match.
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Prescription drug benefit plan
• Life insurance and AD\'D benefits
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Legal plan
• Paid Time Off

Executive Jet Management is an equal opportunity employer.

To ensure a safe environment, we conduct pre-employment drug screening and background checks.