Director of Maintenance

**About Aery Aviation LLC** Aery Aviation, LLC is an aviation services organization whose focus is on the engineering, certification, and production associated with aircraft modifications. Our team has significant experience spanning everything from single engine ISR aircraft for government utilization to widebody VVIP interior completions. From design to delivery, Aery provides turnkey, bespoke solutions for our clientele. **About the role** Aery Aviation, LLC is a premier industry leader in Design, Engineering, Certification, and Aerospace Services. We develop cutting-edge solutions for aviation, aerospace, and industrial clients, prioritizing innovation, safety, efficiency, and superior reliability to meet our clients ultra-critical, time-challenging, cost sensitive, superior-reliability requirements. **Who We Are Looking For** We are seeking a highly experienced **Director of Maintenance (DOM)** to oversee and manage all aspects of maintenance operations within our **FAA Part 145 Repair Station**, including aircraft modifications and **Part 91 Flight Operations**. The ideal candidate will ensure **regulatory compliance, safety, and operational efficiency** while leading a team of maintenance personnel and coordinating with customers, vendors, and internal flight operations. Additionally, the DOM will be responsible for **operating a profitable Maintenance Repair Station (MRO), ensuring Aery’s internal fleet exceeds a 95% reliability rate, attracting and retaining top maintenance technicians, and fostering a high-performance culture**. **What You Will Be Doing** **Management of Maintenance Operations:** - Oversee the FAA Part 145 Repair Station operations, ensuring compliance with 14 CFR Part 145 regulations and manual system for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities. - Direct and supervise aircraft modification programs, ensuring all modifications meet regulatory, safety, and customer specifications. - Ensure Part 91 flight operations maintenance requirements are met, supporting a fleet of aircraft and ensuring they are airworthy for safe operations. - Manage and allocate resources for maintenance schedules, ensuring minimal downtime and maximized operational readiness. - **Operate a profitable MRO**, optimizing efficiency, minimizing costs, and driving revenue growth. **Regulatory Compliance & Safety Oversight:** - Ensure all FAA regulations (Part 145, Part 135, Part 91, Part 43) and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, OEM requirements) are complied with. - Liaise with FAA inspectors and other regulatory authorities to ensure inspections and audits are conducted in compliance with FAA rules. - Lead safety initiatives and programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, environmental policies, and ensuring a culture of safety across all maintenance activities. **Personnel and Resource Management:** - Oversee and hold accountable a team of maintenance technicians including scheduling, training, and performance management. - Ensure the technical proficiency and regulatory qualifications of all maintenance staff, providing guidance, support, and ensuring ongoing training and certification. - **Attract and retain the best and brightest maintenance technicians**, building a team of highly skilled professionals. - Foster a **collaborative and high-performance culture**, emphasizing teamwork, accountability, and professional development. - **Develop the very best culture across the team** to drive a professional, clean, and organized work environment. - Develop a labor tracking model and report billable labor at or above 80%. **Fleet Maintenance & Aircraft Modifications:** - Supervise aircraft modifications, ensuring compliance **** with **regulatory requirements, customer needs, and project deadlines** **.** - Manage aircraft maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with **** **manufacturer’s recommendations, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives (ADs)** **.** - Maintain **** **accurate and comprehen…