Director, Aircraft Maintenance

$85,058 - $89,311/Yr

Aims Community College - Loveland, CO

Part-time,Full-time - Manager

Loveland, CO

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Aircraft Maintenance at Aims Community College is responsible for overseeing all aircraft maintenance activities in support of the Aviation Department. This role includes ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, managing maintenance operations, supervising maintenance personnel, and coordinating aircraft maintenance schedules. The Director will also engage in professional development and contribute to the college's mission of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aircraft maintainers at Aims Community College.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations regarding aircraft airworthiness.
• Manage and coordinate all planned and unplanned aircraft maintenance for the Aims fleet.
• Conduct troubleshooting of aircraft system discrepancies and perform required inspections and maintenance.
• Provide on-call aircraft and flight crew support on a rotating basis.
• Manage aircraft parts inventory and approve purchases within budgetary constraints.
• Oversee quality assurance for all aircraft maintenance tools, equipment, and personnel.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Flight Operations Coordinator and Aviation Department leadership.

Requirements

• Three years of operational aircraft maintenance experience, with two years in General Aviation.
• One year of supervisory or demonstrated leadership experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate with Inspection Authorization (must become current within 60 days of hire).
• High level of trade-specific computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in risk management and mitigation.
• Experience in personnel management.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's Degree in Aviation, Education, or a related field.
• Five years of operational aircraft maintenance experience in General Aviation.
• Three years of supervisory experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Letter of designation DME (Designated Maintenance Examiner).
• FAA pilot certifications.
• Experience with safety management systems.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employees
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest