A Maryland State Police (MSP) Director of Maintenance is the managerial level of operational work within the Aviation Command of the Maryland State Police. The employee in this classification is responsible for managing, directing and overseeing administration of the Maintenance Operations Program for the Maryland State Police fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. The employee in this classification ensures proper aircraft maintenance, production control, and airworthy conditions at all times in accordance with the applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations, manufacturer’s specifications and the Maryland State Police Repair Station manual. The employee in this classification supervises the MSP Maintenance Control Supervisor classifications within the Aircraft Maintenance Division and has oversight of a $6 million operating budget for the Maintenance Operations. The employee in this classification receives managerial or executive supervision from a higher-level manager or an executive. Employee is subject to 24-hour on-call duty during emergencies and staff shortages. Work is performed in a hangar or an office.

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management or a similar field from an accredited college or university.

• Candidates may substitute four additional years of Aviation Management experience for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the Aviation Machinist Mate classifications or Aviation, Maintenance Management, or Aircraft Maintenance specialty codes in the Aviation Maintenance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.