Aviation Maintenance Leader: Assistant DOM (Part 145)

Aviation Maintenance Leader: Assistant DOM (Part 145)

Location: Englewood, CO

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent W2

About Client

This premier aviation maintenance hub at Centennial Airport is widely recognized for excellence in general aviation, fleet service, and high-quality aircraft upkeep. Fostering a collaborative, safe, and strictly FAA-compliant hangar environment, the organization deeply values loyalty and actively promotes from within, making it an ideal long-term home for dedicated aviation professionals.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable based strictly on depth of leadership and general aviation experience

• Relocation Assistance: Full relocation package available for highly qualified, out-of-town candidates

• Shift: Standard 5x8 schedule, with high flexibility to transition to a 4-day, 10-hour (4x10) workweek based on operational workflow

• Benefits Package: Long-term career stability with a direct track for internal promotion within a state-of-the-art facility

Job Summary

Serve as a critical leadership pillar alongside the Director of Maintenance (DOM) in a top-tier general aviation facility. This role requires an authoritative, long-term-minded professional to supervise an exceptional team of technicians, manage complex workflow schedules, ensure absolute regulatory compliance, and seamlessly run daily operations in the DOM's absence.

Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities, allocate technician assignments, and optimize aircraft turnaround times within budget constraints 

• Ensure uncompromising compliance with all FAA regulations and manage meticulous maintenance documentation 

• Support internal audits and the continuous upkeep of company quality manuals 

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate junior mechanics to cultivate a culture of safety, accountability, and professional development 

• Serve as the primary professional liaison to customers and vendors, providing clear technical explanations, cost estimates, and maintenance updates 

• Assume full operational authority and responsibilities of the Director of Maintenance during their absence or delegation 

• Drive key performance indicators (KPIs), including rework reduction, maintenance efficiency, and safety performance

Minimum Requirements 

• Valid and current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate 

• Active Inspection Authorization (IA) credential, or demonstrably in the active process of obtaining one 

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated aircraft maintenance experience, with the most recent consecutive years operating directly within a General Aviation (GA) environment 

• Minimum of 2 years of recent, proven experience in a Lead A&P, Supervisor, or Maintenance Management capacity 

• Strict requirement of previous experience working within a Part 145 Repair Station environment 

• Comprehensive working knowledge of FAR Parts 43, 65, 91, 135, and 145 

• Proficiency with digital aircraft maintenance tracking software and Microsoft Office 

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history 

• Physical capability to stand, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs, and work occasional weekends or evenings as operational needs dictate

Ideal Qualifications 

• Extensive hands-on experience maintaining GA piston aircraft platforms, such as Piper, Diamond, and Cessna

How to Apply

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