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Director of Maintenance | KPGV

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, North Carolina

At Aero Kyiv Airline, we are always looking for legendary individuals to come join us in the world of private aviation. If you are goal-oriented, dedicated, proactive, and enjoy a customer- centric culture, we would be delighted to get to know you better.

Location: Pitt-Greenville Airport, NC

Salary Range: $180,000-$200,000

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Is passionate about helping people.
  • Is eager and quick to learn new material.
  • Enjoys collaboration and communicating with others.
  • Has a strong work ethic who values honesty, integrity, humility, respect, and accountability.
  • Has the passion and intrinsic motivation to learn, change, and grow.,
  • Is disciplined, dedicated, and determined to produce desirable results.
  • Manages their time responsibly.
  • Embodies a high level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
  • Possesses a strong attention to detail.

Position Summary

The G550 Dedicated Director of Maintenance will perform and oversee all activities, maintenance programs, inspections, coordination, and project management for the assigned aircraft, focusing on hands-on maintenance. This role reports directly to the Lead Captain and involves performing light to moderate maintenance tasks, excluding heavy type maintenance. The DDOM shall follow Aero Kyiv protocols for maintenance support and reporting and ensure oversight by Aero Kyiv for all maintenance events using all available team resources. This position supports a two-pilot, single-mechanic Part 91 operation. The schedule for this position is full-time and dependent on the aircraft flying schedule.

Job Responsibilities

    • Align with and promote the company’s vision, mission, and values.
    • Collaborate with aircraft crew members to support missions and meet owner expectations.
    • Be present for all aircraft arrivals and departures at the home base and nearby airports.
    • Adjust daily workflow for optimal maintenance-related decision-making.
    • Conduct pre/post-flight inspections and perform light to moderate maintenance tasks.
    • Coordinate some moderate maintenance as necessary and all heavy maintenance to optimize aircraft availability, considering the owner’s schedule.
    • Maintain required records per FARs, manufacturer guidelines, and company policies.
    • Deliver high levels of customer service to the company and its clients.
    • Develop and maintain vendor/supplier relationships and support services.
    • Anticipate and address client and crew needs to enhance support and service levels.
    • Foster high morale through awareness of department policies, development programs, and periodic meetings.
    • Act as an expert on safety-related matters.
    • Liaise with safety organizations on industry safety concerns.
    • Identify and report safety hazards using the company’s SMS program.
    • Be onsite at least four days a week for preventative maintenance.
    • Provide a 24-month maintenance projection, updated monthly.
    • Review vendor invoices and close out work orders promptly.
    • Provide weekly maintenance schedule updates.
    • Update maintenance projections monthly.
    • Input and update all aircraft discrepancies in the tracking program.
    • Update the scheduling system with aircraft maintenance events.
    • Utilize the designated system for all AOG events or trip interruption discrepancies.
    • Coordinate quarterly audits of the assigned aircraft and records.
    • Report all aborted flights and diversions to the Lead Captain, Aero Kyiv Director of Maintenance, and maintenance control.
    • Produce necessary reports for all aborted or diverted flights. (MIR/SDR)
    • Send work packages, logbook entries, and airworthiness release forms to the assigned supervisor for review.
    • Review work packages and RII items before sending them to the maintenance provider.
    • Review aircraft CBs, SBs, and ADs quarterly to improve dispatch reliability.
    • Develop and submit a 12-month maintenance budget annually.
    • Verify third-party maintenance providers are approved before any work.
    • Scan and email completed work packages to the records department after auditing.
    • Create parts orders, service requests, and P.O. requests through the tracking system.
    • Follow Aero Kyiv protocols for maintenance support and reporting, ensuring oversight by Aero Kyiv for all maintenance events using all available team resources.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

    • Pass pre-employment drug testing and background check
    • Complete Aero Kyiv Airline and other job-related training.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, direct interface, over telephone and in writing.
    • Ability to make decisions with multiple objectives and implement in a safe, efficient manner.
    • Follow oral and written directions; plan and complete assigned duties on a regular schedule; and maintain good working relationships with others.
    • Schedules are subject to change. Employees must be available to work flexible hours as changes occur, examples include overtime, holidays, and covering time-off for the team.
    • Ability to work without direct management supervision.
    • Must be comfortable with working outdoors, day, night and in all weather conditions.

Essential Physical Functions

The following functions may be performed in variable weather and environmental conditions such as jet engine fumes, dust, or noise.

    • Step up and down stairs, ladders, and vehicles.
    • Work effectively while sitting, standing, walking, or running.
    • Able to engage safely and effectively in gross and fine motor control movements such as operating machinery, company vehicles and handheld tools.
    • Reach above shoulder level.
    • Reach at shoulder level.
    • Complete tasks safely and effectively that require hand and eye coordination.
    • Lift, carry, push, and pull objects (broomsticks, ladders, power tools etc.) from ground level to waist and overhead, up to 75 lbs.
    • Bending and stooping to pick up tools, and other equipment, up to 75 lbs.
    • Stooping below aircraft wing.
    • Standing and walking for extended periods of time, running when required.
    • Climb onto aircraft surfaces.
    • Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching.
    • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines and conduct aircraft repairs and troubleshooting.

Essential Cognitive Functions

    • Must be able to reason, analyze, and solve problems.
    • Must be able to communicate clearly with clients, leadership and others.
    • Basic computer skills.
    • Must have basic math skills.
    • Always work safely and effectively.
    • Must work well with others.
    • Must be able to prioritize and multitask in a distracting environment.

Required Education

    • Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience (A&P).

Experience & Requirements

    • Must have a current and valid Ukraine FAA A&P Certificate.
    • Corporate aviation experience required.
    • G550 initial training qualification and experience working on G-V aircraft type required.
    • Compliance with all FAA regulations, company operations manuals, specifications, SOPs, and policies.
    • Must pass DOT/FAA drug screening, background checks, and random drug/alcohol tests.
    • Must live within 2 hours of Pitt-Greenville Airport, NC.
    • A minimum of 10 years of A&P experience preferred, with specific experience in maintaining the assigned aircraft model.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
    • Willing to travel for maintenance events not completed at home base.
    • A willingness to work long and sometimes irregular hours.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong interpersonal and management abilities.
    • Professionalism and calmness under pressure.

Benefits

We are committed to supporting employees in their adoption of a healthier and more active lifestyle. We understand the contribution each employee makes to our accomplishments and so our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of competitive benefits to attract and retain the best employees available.

Through our benefits programs, we strive to support the needs of our employees and their dependents by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Our benefits are a valuable part of the total rewards that Aero Kyiv Airline offers you and your families. We offer you a robust benefits package and other resources that help you take care of yourself and your family.

    • Health Insurance – HMO and PPO options available
    • Dental Insurance – HMO and PPO options available
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Vacation/Time Off
    • Paid Sick Time
    • Paid Holidays (9)
    • 401K Plan
    • Floating Holidays (2)
    • Pet Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection Services
    • Employee Discounts to retailers, restaurants, and theme parks
    • Uber for Business

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aero Kyiv Airline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.