Director of Maintenance

Location: Quonset, RI (with occasional travel to our other company bases)

Department: Aircraft Maintenance

Worker Category: Full-time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends as needed (General 5/2 schedule) 

Reporting to: CEO

Last Updated: 06/28/2025

COMPANY & POSITION SUMMARY

HeliService USA is proud to be the first and only helicopter operator supporting the development of offshore wind in the United States. We have a proven track record of performance having been ready for our customers on-time and are currently serving all developers and major tier-1 suppliers. HeliService USA is a Veteran owned and operated business, staffed locally, with over fifty percent of our employees having served in the military. HeliService USA has been able to build off their over three decades in operation, supporting offshore wind customers with crew-transfer, hoisting, cargo, and helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS).

HeliService USA is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Maintenance to support helicopter operations for offshore wind farm construction, O&M, and helicopter EMS services (HEMS). The Director will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and support of a fleet of AW-169 helicopters. This position will be locally based at Quonset State Airport (RI) with occasional travel to Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MA) and Jack Brooks Regional Airport (TX). 

TRAINING/SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES REQUIRED 

RESPONSBILITIES/DUTIES

• Oversee all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repair, as well as ensuring continued airworthiness of all HeliService USA aircraft. 
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturer guidance, company manuals and procedures, as well as offshore industry standards and best practices. 
• Manage and lead a team of mechanics and hoist operators in offshore wind operations, supporting the LNG sector with safe and reliable harbor pilot transfers and helping save lives through our HEMS operations.
• Maintain a close liaison with manufacturer's representatives, parts supply houses, repair facilities, and the FAA.
• Maintain aircraft, facilities, and ground support equipment in a clean and safe manner.
• Foster collaborative and positive professional relationships between maintenance, flight operations, dispatch, and ground operations departments. 
• Promote and contribute to the safety process and culture of the company.

MEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS

WORK ENVIRONMENT & DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Modality: Hybrid (eligible to work from home from time-to-time)

Possible Work Hazards: Exposure to loud noises, aviation related chemicals, and frequently moving objects at a high velocity.

Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling, keyboarding, speaking. Additional physical demands may be required as these are a general description.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS/DISCLAIMERS

Job Description Disclaimer:

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

HeliService USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for company benefits and 401(k) enrollments after the standard waiting period.