Assistant Director of Aviation Maintenance

Assistant Director of Aviation Maintenance (ADOM)

Location: Englewood, CO

Quick Facts: Schedule, Compensation & Benefits

• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent W2 Position. Please Note: Our client is looking for a candidate with a long-term personality; this is absolutely not a short-term contract position.

• Base Schedule: Standard 5-day X 8-hour shift structure.

• Shift Flexibility: Highly negotiable! Depending on operational workflow and the Director of Maintenance (DOM) approval, there is a strong possibility to structure this as a 4-day, 10-hour workweek (4x10)

• Compensation: Highly competitive base salary, negotiable based strictly on your depth of leadership and general aviation (GA) experience.

• Relocation Package: Full relocation assistance is available for highly qualified, out-of-town candidates ready to move to the Englewood/Denver and nearby areas.

• Environment: A premier, state-of-the-art facility, focusing on a high standard of safety, compliance, and team professionalism.

About Our Client

Our Client operates a top-tier aviation maintenance hub at Centennial Airport, widely recognized for excellence in general aviation, fleet service, and high-quality aircraft upkeep. They pride themselves on a collaborative, safe, and professional hangar environment where safety and strict FAA regulatory compliance guide every shift.

This is an organization that deeply values loyalty and long-term commitment. They actively look to promote from within, making this the ideal home for a leader looking to plant roots and continuously climb the ranks within a single stable company. As they expand, they are seeking a top-level, authoritative Assistant Director of Aviation Maintenance (ADOM) to act as a key leadership pillar. Working directly alongside the Director of Maintenance (DOM), you will lead by example, supervise an exceptional team of technicians, manage complex workflow schedules, and seamlessly step in to run operations in the DOM's absence.

The Role: General Responsibilities

The ADOM serves as a direct operational leader, maintaining quality control, tracking aircraft downtime, and ensuring the facility ticks like clockwork.

Key Duties:

• Maintenance Operations Management: Coordinate daily maintenance activities, assign tasks, optimize aircraft turnaround times, and track work-order progress within budget.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure absolute compliance with FAA regulations, manage documentation, and directly support the maintenance of company quality manuals and internal audits.

• Personnel Leadership and Development: Provide direct daily supervision to technicians, evaluate performance, assist with technical training, and mentor junior mechanics to build a culture of accountability.

• Customer and Client Relations: Act as a professional representative to provide clear maintenance updates, technical explanations, and cost estimates to customers and vendors.

• Acting Director of Maintenance: Assume the responsibilities and authority of the Director of Maintenance during periods of absence or delegation.

Qualifications & Mandatory Requirements

We are seeking a top-tier, highly seasoned aviation professional. To be considered for this elite role, candidates must meet the following strict criteria:

• Licensure: Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.

• Mandatory IA: Must possess an Inspection Authorization (IA) OR be actively/demonstrably in the process of obtaining this license.

• General Aviation Core (5 Years): Minimum of 5 years of dedicated aircraft maintenance experience. Crucially, your most recent consecutive years must be directly within a General Aviation (GA) environment. Extensive experience with piston aircraft (Piper, Diamond, Cessna, etc.) is heavily preferred.

• Recent Leadership (2 Years): Minimum of 2 years serving explicitly in a Lead A&P, Supervisor, or Maintenance Management role. You must have recent, proven experience coordinating workflows and managing teams.

• Mandatory Part 145 Experience: Previous experience working within a Part 145 Repair Station environment is strictly mandatory for this role. You must have a strong working knowledge of Parts 43, 65, 91, 135, and 145.

• Technical Skills: Proficient with digital aircraft maintenance tracking systems and MS Office.

• Logistics: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Ability to stand, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs, and work occasional weekends/evenings as operational needs require.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The ADOM's performance will be measured on:

• Regulatory compliance and audit performance.

• Aircraft turnaround times and maintenance efficiency.

• Quality control metrics and reduction of rework.

• Employee development, safety performance, and documentation accuracy.

Apply with Rio Staffing

Rio Staffing is exclusively partnering with this premier general aviation facility to secure a top-level leader ready to execute at the highest level. If you are a high-accountability A&P leader with deep Part 145 roots and a passion for general aviation, this role offers the perfect launchpad for your management career—complete with relocation support to beautiful Colorado.

Apply with us or reach out today at www.riostaffing.com to find your perfect role.