Do you want to be a part of a team of aviation innovators who are helping change the industry landscape?

Our client model aimed to revolutionize and modernize the private aviation experience with a vision to ensure seamless travel with maximum efficiency. Over the past two decades, they have invented asset-right flying solutions by giving clients access to a global fleet while paying only for the hours they need.

They are currently recruiting for a VP Technical Services job in Columbus, OH.

What Is In It For You

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000/yr.

Position Type : Permanent - Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Medical, dental, and vision expenses
• Paid time off: Paid time off may include vacation days, sick days, personal days, and other types of paid leave.
• Relocation assistance: Personalised relocation plan according to specific needs and
• Possible KPI bonus structure

A Day In The Life of a VP of Technical Services

The position you are applying for will hold Overall responsibility for the provision of engineering services (“Engineering Services”) to support operation and maximize aircraft availability, and enhance reliability, Including:

• Develop, submit to Chief Inspector for review and forwarding to FAA for approval and periodically update the fleet aircraft maintenance programs.
• Develop, submit to Chief Inspector for review and forwarding to FAA for approval and periodically update the fleet Minimum Equipment Lists.
• Evaluate and determine the applicability of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc., and provide the Planning Department with decisions.
• Collaborate with the Engineering department to define, apply and manage an effective reliability program to monitor the aircraft, identify issues, and develop solutions to improve aircraft reliability and availability.
• Liaise with MOC, MROs, suppliers, and OEMs to resolve complex aircraft defects and repairs.
• Performs the analysis and publishing of the CASS as per FAA FAR 135.431.

Essential Duties of The VP of Technical Services

• Ensure all engineering documents under their competence are filled completely and correctly and kept for the period requested by FAA and internal company guidelines.
• Responsible for defining and maintaining the aircraft and component configurations to meet airworthiness standards, including defining the minimum modification status of the airframe, powerplants, systems, and components.
• Develop a team of aircraft and system experts to perform the analysis, liaise with OEMs and vendors, and provide troubleshooting and support services for the operation and suppliers.
• Prepare and manage the periodic internal Aircraft Maintenance Review Board to highlight technical issues, and modifications, present analysis and recommend solutions.
• Develops the standards, metrics, and procedures to maximize aircraft reliability.
• Collaborate with Planning to prioritize and schedule the incorporation of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc., identified by Engineering as necessary.
• In collaboration with Planning, define and maintain the aircraft definition, including serialized components, quantities, minimum part number, modification status’, etc., to ensure that the technical records for each aircraft type are clearly defined.
• In collaboration with the Planning department, define and maintain the powerplant (engines and APU) definition, including serialized components, quantities, minimum part number and modification status’, etc., to ensure that the technical records for each are clearly defined.
• Participate in Vendor or OEM material investigative teardowns to help determine root cause and appropriate corrective actions.
• Project management for major aircraft modifications, STC, and Field approvals, coordinate support from Vendors/OEM and manage external engineering projects through to certification.
• Participate in internal technical issues investigations and technical root causes.
• Develop and oversee the annual Engineering budget to support the operation.
• Maintains effective communication within the department, the operation, suppliers, and the company’s business units.
• Defines the roles and responsibilities of Engineering Department personnel.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of personnel engaged in the department.
• Works with Human Resources to recruit qualified members for Engineering. Department, to create career paths for each team member and provide the support necessary for each team member to attain the agreed goals.
• Develops minimum training standards that meet the requirements established by the SVP Continuing Airworthiness and for ensuring department staff is trained to those standards.
• Ensures Chief Inspector receives Department personnel training records in a timely manner.
• Prepare and lead the Engineering Department in scheduled compliance audits, ensuring that all findings are investigated/resolved within the timeframe agreed upon with the Compliance Department.
• Ensure the Engineering Department functions in an effective and efficient manner.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Proven experience in creating and leading successful teams.
• Effective communicators within their own team, the operation, and other business units.
• Demonstrated skills in developing/implementing effective engineering strategies to maintain the fleet while improving aircraft reliability and availability at an airline, cargo, or charter operator.
• Practical experience and knowledge addressing aircraft technical issues, working with OEMs and suppliers to understand issues, develop and implementing effective solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft certification and regulations.
• Deep understanding of aircraft structures, engines, and systems and the maintenance thereof.
• Extensive experience in aircraft damage assessment, repairs, and return to service processes.
• Demonstrated leadership in creating a highly effective Engineering Team with an efficient department structure, defining and implementing effective processes, and selecting and mentoring staff to create a highly successful organization.
• Possess a solid understanding of the following with respect to the certificate holder's operation:
• Aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• 4 CFR Chapter I (Federal Aviation Regulations).
• The certificate holder's operations specifications and manuals are required by 135.21.
• All appropriate maintenance and airworthiness requirements, including Parts 1, 21, 43, 91, 135, and 145, are applicable to the position.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of aircraft engineering, maintenance, and operations.
• Ideally, a post-secondary diploma or degree in aerospace engineering, holder of AI and A&P licenses (or equivalent), or has extensive experience in a similar position.

If you are interested in the VP Technical Services job in Columbus, OH, apply today!

This vacancy is being advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC. The services advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC are those of an Employment Agency.