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Indiana, United States

FAR 135 Director of Maintenance – Fort Wayne, Indiana

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This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Title of Position: FAR 135 DOM (Helicopter Services)

Employment Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Reports To: Director of Operations

Position Summary
The Director of Maintenance (DOM) is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and regulatory compliance of the company’s aircraft maintenance program under Part 135 operations. This position provides strategic leadership to ensure that all aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition, maintenance personnel are properly trained and resourced, and company policies comply with FAA regulations, manufacturer requirements, and company safety standards.

The DOM serves as the primary liaison with the FAA, aircraft manufacturers, and external vendors on all matters pertaining to aircraft maintenance and airworthiness. The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to direct a multi-base operation with multiple aircraft types.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide overall leadership and management of the maintenance department across the company’s helicopters bases.
• Ensure company aircraft are maintained in accordance with FAA regulations, OEM guidance, company manuals, and safety management practices.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the company’s maintenance policies, procedures, and inspection programs.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance personnel, including Base Mechanics, Assistant Director of Maintenance, and contracted maintenance providers.
• Coordinate closely with Flight Operations leadership to align aircraft availability with operational requirements.
• Maintain direct communication with the FAA regarding maintenance activities, compliance, and inspection findings.
• Review and approve maintenance records, logbooks, and documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the company’s maintenance tracking systems and ensure timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Manage maintenance budgets, parts inventory, and vendor contracts.
• Conduct regular base visits to ensure consistency, safety, and compliance across all maintenance activities.
• Lead internal audits, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance operations.
• Serve as a member of the company’s Safety Committee and contribute to proactive risk management.
• Act as a key decision-maker in aircraft acquisition, modification, and transition planning.
• Provide maintenance coverage support during the absence of the Assistant DOM or base mechanics if operationally required.

Qualifications
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P;) Certificate required; Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aviation maintenance leadership, preferably in Part 135 operations with rotorcraft.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA Part 135 regulations, maintenance tracking systems, and aviation safety standards.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, vendors, and multi-base operations.
• Experience with company aircraft types (AW-169, AW-109SP, EC-130T2, EC-125, AS-365 N2) preferred.

Key Competencies
• Regulatory compliance and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under operational time constraints.
• Ability to lead and motivate a geographically distributed team.
• Strategic mindset with ability to balance safety, compliance, and operational demands.
• Collaborative approach with flight operations, safety, and executive leadership.

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• Location: Indiana, United States
• Categories: Aviation Maintenance, Operations / Management
• Contract Type: Full Time