Director of Maintenance

Aircraft Maintenance:

Inspect and maintain company aircraft, engines, appliances and

components in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations Pt 43

and Pt 135

Schedule maintenance and inspections for company aircraft assuring

that all maintenance and inspections conducted (both in- house and

outside maintenance and/or inspections) comply with company

maintenance policies, relevant Federal Aviation Regulations, and

standard industry practices

Ensure aircraft are safely released for all flights

Work within the regulations and safety goals to release aircraft on

schedule

Maintain current Calibrated Tooling Inventory and Shelf-Life Limited

Inventory

Maintain company tooling and Ground Support Equipment

Record Keeping:

Maintain aircraft records to current FAA and company standards

Audit all company work orders, Purchase Orders, and Invoices

Maintain an effective maintenance control system

Monitor and audit contract agencies in their performance of

maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, and record keeping

in an approved manner.

FAA Liaison:

Initiate all forms and reports required by the FAA such as Service

Difficulty Reports and Mechanical Interruption Summary

Review, coordinate and resolve all planned major repairs or

modifications with contract agencies and Federal Aviation

Administration if necessary

Apply for any necessary Ferry Flight Permits with Seattle FSDO as

required

Maintain positive working relationship with local FAA PMIs

Department Management & Leadership:

Responsible for the hiring, oversight, training, and management of

team of mechanics reporting to the Director of Maintenance

Maintain current training records for all company maintenance

personnel

Provide positive leadership for department including regular

performance feedback and support for staff development

Conduct aircraft and maintenance department regular budget

reviews

Company Management:

Maintain effective liaison with the company President, General

Manager, the Director of Operations, the Chief Pilot, the Dispatch

and Sales managers and with other outside agencies in

accomplishing maintenance or inspections on company aircraft or

components

Maintain professional and effective communication and relationships

with aircraft owners and company departments

Conduct and participate in any required audits, and safety meetings

as applicable to maintenance operations

Promote a positive safety culture

Notify the Director of Safety of any instances of actual or potential

safety compromise

Customer Relations:

Maintain professional and effective communication and relationships

with aircraft owners

Maintain professional demeanor and dress as both owners and

charter customers will see all maintenance staff on site