Application Form: Assistant Director of Aircraft Maintenance

Please complete the form below to apply for the position of Assistant Director of Aircraft Maintenance. Once you submit this form, a member of the Dauntless Air team will review your information. If your skills and experience meet the job requirements, you will receive a follow-up email or phone call with next steps in the application process.

Thank you for your interest!

 

Qualifications: Assistant Director of Aircraft Maintenance

REQUIREMENTS

  • 5 years (minimum) of aviation maintenance experience (ideally, experience with Air Tractor aircraft & PT6A engines)

  • Possession of valid driver’s license and A&P license with IA requirement (or eligible to obtain IA within 1 year of date of hire)

  • 1 year (minimum) of management experience

  • Ability to manage company maintenance activities as required and supporting after hours operations as required

  • Clear, concision and professional verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to respond quickly, safely and efficiently to problems that arise while providing service and/or leadership

  • Thorough working knowledge of current applicable FAA regulations

  • Ability to work under time and schedule pressure

  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including travel

  • Willingness to review and agree to the terms and conditions of employment as stated in the Dauntless Air Employee Handbook

JOB DUTIES

  • Maintaining the Dauntless Air fleet of AT-802 Fire Boss configured aircraft in a mission-ready status in compliance with FAA & fire agency regulations

  • Maintaining Dauntless support fleet of aircraft

  • Supervising Dauntless technicians located at all aircraft maintenance facilities

  • Ensuring quality assurance practices are adhered to and maintaining all required records, logbooks and permanent in conformity with all applicable regulations

  • Overseeing the procurement of aircraft parts and supplies and maintaining a level of inventory necessary to support the Dauntless fleet

  • Providing performance feedback and guidance to Dauntless technicians

  • Performing/providing direction/oversight/management of:

    • Annual inspections, 50hr & 100hr inspections and Service Letter compliance

    • Maintaining the fleet aircraft in readiness and safety for flight status during fire season

    • Ensuring the monitoring and management of the fleet’s PT6A-67F engines meet or exceed PWC’s recommended standards

    • Developing and maintaining aircraft documentation for FAA and contract compliance

    • Overseeing procurement of aircraft related parts, inventory and inventory control

    • Maintaining tooling in certification compliance

    • Overseeing facilities maintenance and environmental conditions

    • Coordinating and meeting maintenance labor requirements and handling personnel within the maintenance department

    • Maintaining an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual respect with coworkers, subcontractors, customers, competitors and all others

    • Coordinating travel as required for maintenance personnel

    • Assisting the Director of Operations/Chief Pilot in coordinating and accomplishing aircraft readiness & safety objectives

    • Attending meetings and conferences as requested

    • Assisting in the development of budgeting and forecasting information for the maintenance department

    • Recommending continuing education courses and certifications for maintenance personnel

    • Completing annual management/supervisor continued education courses

    • Completing other tasks as directed by the Director of Maintenance

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • Work Location: Multiple (willingness to travel required)

  • Work Base: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

  • Job Type: Full time with benefits

  • Salary: TBD based on experience and qualifications

  • Direct Supervisor: Director of Maintenance

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