DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer
SUMMARY:
The Director of Maintenance is responsible for all aircraft maintenance operations and supervises all maintenance employees. The Director of Maintenance is responsible for the performance of aircraft inspection programs, repairs, overhauls, alterations, maintenance, and preventative maintenance by the Maintenance department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordination of aircraft schedules and shop schedules prior to and during the performance of all Maintenance Department functions.
- Assisting, supervising, and directing all aircraft maintenance personnel in the performance of their duties so that work is accomplished on schedule and in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Maintenance Department procedures.
- Assure that aircraft maintenance personnel record the maintenance performed on maintenance forms and work orders on a daily basis.
- Training maintenance personnel in the proper work practices and procedures, including observation of safety precautions during the performance of their duties.
- Assure that maintenance personnel are properly trained and practice proper handling of parts during the accomplishment of maintenance in order to maintain adequate preservation of parts during the maintenance process.
- Assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in the maintenance and periodic calibration of precision tools and test equipment used by the Maintenance Department.
- Participating in the evaluation, design, and implementation of expansion and promotion of aircraft maintenance operations.
- Ensure that proper entries are made into maintenance logs & work orders IAW 14 CFR Part 43 and Operator/Air Carrier manuals.
- Ensure that the facilities occupied by maintenance personnel are kept in a clean and orderly manner.
- In the event the Quality Assurance Manager is unavailable, the Director of Maintenance will be responsible for any apparent regulatory deficiencies within the Maintenance Department and report these deficiencies to the Flight Standards District office, as indicated in Doc No. 3.080 in the Quality Control Manual.
- Delegate all duties assigned to any qualified assistant as necessary; however, such delegation does not relieve the Director of Maintenance of the overall responsibilities. Responsible for calculating weight and balance as required in the event of equipment changes, major repairs or major alterations
RELATIONSHIPS:
Interfaces To: Maintenance, all employees, vendors and customers
Supervises: Maintenance employees