Director of Flight Maintenance

We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a qualified Director of Maintenance to join our professional aviation team (Part 91). Our flight department operates and maintains a fleet of modern aircraft, including Gulfstream G500, Hawker 4000s, Pilatus PC24, and Bell 429. The successful applicant will report to the Director of Aviation and will need to reside in the general Redding, California area. The Director of Maintenance is responsible for the evaluation, performance, and management of maintenance for aircraft and base facilities. Provides professional recommendations associated with maintaining the aircraft and ensuring airworthiness. The Director of Maintenance also maintains current technical proficiency and education of aircraft and regulatory requirements. About the Position Conduct and lead all aspects of flight department maintenance for aircraft and base facility to ensure safe and productive environment Manage all maintenance activities of aircraft to ensure compliance, and maintenance requirements are met through appropriate standards, methods, and procedures Manage scheduling, certification, and all aspects of maintenance related to aircraft under Part 91 to ensure safe operational readiness of aircraft with as little schedule impact as possible Supervise, mentor, and train aircraft technicians and mechanics with focus on career development and long-term productivity Develop budget and outline/project costs related to aircraft maintenance operations, parts and labor, tooling, equipment, and base facilities Evaluate, manage, and approve expenditures related to aircraft and facility maintenance Conduct required aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs in-house when possible Oversee aircraft inspections and work completed at outside service centers Actively participate in the Safety Management System Professionally and effectively engage with FAA and other agencies to maintain respected partnerships Ensure complete and accurate records, including inspections, repairs and component changes, airframe flight time, engine times, service letters, FAA maintenances instructions Review and ensure all required entries into aircraft logbooks and permanent records are accurate and preserved in accordance with requirements Ensure compliance and respond appropriately with Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins affecting Flight Department aircraft Utilize a high level of interpersonal, problem-solving, and negotiating skills to effectively handle time sensitive and critical situations Establish contracts, publications, and subscriptions as necessary ensuring all required manuals to be utilized do remain current Qualifications FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification preferred 3 years of maintenance management experience in a Part 91 or Part 135 environment Familiarity with FAA LOAs and MEL creation/management Demonstrated knowledge of planning, implementation, and direction of maintenance programs and control systems Extensive experience with computer-based aircraft recordkeeping Valid drivers license and clean driving record Willing to reside in the general Redding, California area Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. How to Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to: Sierra Pacific Industries Human Resources PO Box 496011 Redding, CA 96049 (530) 378-8001 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $150,000 and $225,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing, fourth-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments. With around 6,500 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers – for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at www.spi-ind.com/AboutUs. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We are also proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our tobacco-free policy. Sierra Pacific adheres to E-verify to verify the social security number of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800-378-8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.