Assistant Director of Maintenance

DEPARTMENT: Aviation

LOCATION: Batesville, Arkansas

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Maintenance (ADOM) reports to and works closely with the Director of Maintenance. The ADOM is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, compliance, and execution of aircraft maintenance for the organization's helicopter EMS fleet. This role ensures airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, cost control, and high operational readiness across all aircraft maintenance operations. The ADOM provides strategic direction to the maintenance team and works collaboratively with Flight Operations, Safety, Quality, and Medical Leadership to support safe and timely air medical transport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIESRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the Director of Maintenance with the day to day operations of the maintenance department
• Provide leadership and oversight of all helicopter and fixedwing maintenance operations company-wide.
• Ensure full compliance with FAA regulations, GOM maintenance manuals, company GMM, CAMTS, OSHA, and all applicable state/federal standards.
• Develop, implement, and enforce maintenance policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Maintain aircraft airworthiness, ensuring scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is performed safely and efficiently.
• Manage vendor relationships, parts procurement, tooling, facilities, and external MROs.
• Oversee maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, and documentation in accordance with federal and internal requirements.
• Direct, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance personnel including leads, technicians, and inspectors.
• Maintain close coordination with Flight Operations and Dispatch to minimize aircraft downtime.
• Drive safety culture, participate in SMS activities, and lead incident/irregularity investigations related to maintenance.
• Forecast and manage maintenance budget including labor, parts, tooling, and capital improvement plans.
• Prepare reports and participate in executive reviews, audits, and compliance inspections.
• Serve as the primary FAA maintenance contact and ensure responsiveness to regulatory inquiries, audits, and inspections.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The qualifications listed are required to fulfill job responsibilities successfully.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR HIRE:

• A&P Certificate required; IA preferred.
• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive rotor-wing aircraft maintenance experience, preferably in EMS or Part 135 operations.
• Three to Five years of managerial experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance teams and multiple aircraft/locations.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 135, OEM requirements, and helicopter maintenance best practices.
• Experience with Bell 206L4 Helicopters
• Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Proven ability to lead in a high-reliability, time-sensitive environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to take the initiative and follow up on all matters regarding the aircraft.
• Must have effective communication skills to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in highly stressful situations.
• Intermediate computer skills including but not limited to; MS Office, Internet Explorer, and email
• Ability to travel between bases/sectors as needed with little notice.
• Available after hours as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR HIRE (The above plus):

• Previous EMS experience.
• Inspection Authorization Certification
• At least Three years of experience working for an EMS helicopter program.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work will primarily be conducted under general shop conditions with frequent exposure to seasonal weather, aircraft exhaust, vehicle emissions, engine noise, moving mechanical parts, lubricants, metals, and solvents. To meet the operational needs of Survival Flight, Inc., the incumbent may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the aircraft.

Incumbent must be able to walk, stoop, climb, twist, bend, sit, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and move materials up to 80 lbs. without assistance. Incumbents must remain eligible to perform in an FAA safety- sensitive position while employed.

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Survival Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Survival Flight is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Survival Flight are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, sexual orientation, past or present military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the states in which we operate. Survival Flight will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.