Director of Maintenance

Director of Maintenance

Job Description:

Seeking a high-performing Director of Maintenance to lead all maintenance, airworthiness, compliance, and reliability functions for a growing Part 135 on-demand charter operation. This role requires a strong leader who can manage daily maintenance control, vendor relationships, scheduled inspections, AOG events, MEL coordination, and FAA compliance while maintaining fleet readiness and dispatch reliability. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of direct hands-on experience with Cessna Citation aircraft products and a strong understanding of Part 135 operational tempo, unscheduled charter demands, and after-hours responsiveness. Key Responsibilities Regulatory / Compliance Serve as Director of Maintenance under Part 135 certificate requirements Ensure full compliance with FAA regulations, MEL/CDL, ADs, SBs, inspections, tracking Coordinate FAA interactions, audits, manuals, conformity, records reviews Fleet Reliability / Readiness Maintain aircraft readiness for high-demand on-demand charter schedule Reduce downtime and maximize dispatch reliability Manage phase inspections, calendar events, engine programs, component overhauls Operational Support Immediate response to late-night or early-morning maintenance events Support dispatch when aircraft launch issues arise (MELs, write-ups, maintenance release items) Coordinate AOG recovery plans and remote maintenance vendors Team Leadership Manage in-house mechanics and maintenance personnel Build preventative maintenance culture Create efficient scheduling for weekday coverage and weekend on-call support Financial Oversight Manage maintenance budgets Control vendor spend Review invoices and ensure proper billing to aircraft owners / company accounts Improve cost efficiency without sacrificing safety Compensation & Benefits

Salary:

$150,000 annually

Benefits Package:

Employer-paid health insurance Dental / Vision Paid holidays Company phone / laptop Training support Potential annual performance bonus Ideal Candidate Personality Traits Calm under pressure Highly organized Operationally minded Strong communicator with pilots / owners / vendors Ownership mentality Responsive after hours Safety-first but business-minded Solid senior lead mechanic ready to become DOM Existing small-fleet DOM Citation-savvy maintenance manager

Job Requirements:

5+ years maintenance experience on Cessna Citation aircraft products (CJ, Bravo, Ultra, Encore, XLS, Sovereign, etc.) Previous experience in a Part 135 charter environment Strong working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 135, Part 91, Part 43, and applicable maintenance regulations Current A&P Certificate Proven experience coordinating inspections, discrepancies, and return-to-service actions Ability to manage maintenance records, tracking systems, and regulatory audits Strong vendor management skills with Textron, engine programs, avionics shops, mobile AOG providers, etc. Must be available for occasional after-hours and weekend operational support

Preferred:

IA Certificate Previous DOM or Assistant DOM experience Citation factory training / Textron service center experience Experience with CAMP, CESCOM, Flightdocs, Corridor, or similar maintenance tracking systems Experience with Williams / Pratt / Honeywell powered Citation fleets Now (Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of ) Now Job Info Location Englewood, Colorado, USA Type Permanent Relocation None-Need to be in Colorado. Travel Minimal- Aircraft at major MRO's for inspections Company Details

RFS AVIATION

8201 South Interport Blvd Suite 206 Englewood, Colorado 80112 USA rfsaviation 1 Open Job Available

RFS AVIATION

RFS Aviation is a private aviation company based at Centennial Airport in Colorado. We offer aircraft management, acquisition, and charter services.

Benefits:

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