VP of Technical Services & Compliance Excellence

Aery Aviation LLC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aery Aviation LLC is seeking a Vice President of Technical Services to lead maintenance, quality, supply chain, and planning across FAA Part 145, Part 135, and Part 91 operations at our Newport News, VA headquarters. This on-site leadership role directs the 145 Repair Station and ensures regulatory compliance and safety.

You will set departmental strategies, drive continuous improvement, manage audits, and partner with Flight Operations to ensure timely, compliant maintenance while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aviation Maintenance, Aerospace Engineering, Business, or related field.
• FAA A&P certification required.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in aviation MRO including oversight of FAA Part 145 and Part 135 operations.
• Solid knowledge of FAA regulations, AS9100/ISO standards, and aviation quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all technical service departments, including maintenance/modifications, quality, supply chain, and planning/scheduling.
• Develop and execute departmental strategies aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a safety-first, compliance-focused, and continuous improvement culture.
• Ensure full compliance with FAA Part 145 requirements, including personnel qualifications, tooling, manuals, training, and audit readiness.
• Oversee maintenance operations, work scopes, and return-to-service processes.
• Maintain effective communication with FAA Principal Inspectors, customers, and vendors.
• Provide 135 and 91 operations support.
• Collaborate with Flight Operations leadership to ensure timely and compliant maintenance for Part 135 and Part 91 aircraft.
• Support on-demand and scheduled maintenance activities with the operations control center.
• Lead Quality Department to ensure compliance with FAA, AS9100, ISO, and other standards; maintain QMS.
• Manage internal and external audits, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Direct supply chain activities including procurement, inventory management, vendor management, and logistics.
• Establish strong vendor relationships and ensure availability of critical parts and materials.
• Monitor KPIs to optimize cost, performance, and turnaround time.
• Oversee maintenance planning and scheduling to ensure readiness and minimum downtime.
• Drive long-range planning to align resources with maintenance demand.
• Monitor fleet maintenance status and forecast upcoming maintenance events.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance / Aerospace Engineering / Business

Master's preferred

Tools

ERP/MRO systems (Quantum, Corridor, CAMP)

Job description

Aery Aviation LLC is seeking a Vice President of Technical Services to lead maintenance, quality, supply chain, and planning across FAA Part 145, Part 135, and Part 91 operations at our Newport News, VA headquarters. This on-site leadership role directs the 145 Repair Station and ensures regulatory compliance and safety.

You will set departmental strategies, drive continuous improvement, manage audits, and partner with Flight Operations to ensure timely, compliant maintenance while maintaining