Maintenance Manager

● Leadership & Oversight: Provide direct management and daily oversight of the VNY-based maintenance team, including technicians, controllers, planners, and inventory staff. ● Operational Readiness: Ensure the fleet (ERJ 135, Legacy 600, GIV-SP) is maintained to the highest safety and reliability standards to meet Aero’s premium service schedule. ● Succession & Support: Act as the DOM’s primary Deputy, providing onsite support and management to the maintenance team. ● Process Management: Streamline maintenance planning and parts inventory processes to maximize aircraft availability. ● Culture of Safety: Foster a culture of accountability and transparency, ensuring all team members adhere to safety-sensitive protocols.
● Airframe and Powerplant Certificate is required and must be free of suspensions ● Part 135 Expertise: Extensive experience in Part 135 maintenance operations is required. ● Technical Proficiency: Proven hands-on and management experience with Gulfstream airframes (specifically G-IV series) and Embraer 135/Legacy platforms. ● Management Experience: Significant experience in team leadership and AOC management within a high-tempo aviation environment. ● Regulatory Knowledge: Strong background in FAA interactions, including audits, conformity, and regulatory reporting. ● Certification: Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License (IA preferred). ● Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and report to executive leadership. ● Availability: Ability to work varying hours and remain on-call as needed to support a dynamic Part 135 operation. ● Compliance: Must fulfill TSA criminal background checks (CHRC) and satisfy DOT drug testing requirements. ● Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.