Director, Aviation Maintenance

Your leadership role as the Director of Aviation Maintenance, is integral to the safe and effective operation of the Labcorp flight operations.

You will be joining a leading force in the aviation industry, where your leadership skills will drive impactful change and innovation. As the Director of Aviation Maintenance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this high paced and dynamic maintenance operation. You will ensure excellence in aircraft readiness and foster a Team culture of safety and reliability. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone passionate about aviation maintenance management, that is eager to be an active contributor to a team where safety, growth, and responsibility are fundamental. This position is responsible for coordinating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders with regards to aviation maintenance.

This role reports to and is supported by the Executive Director of Aviation. Also, there is a direct line of communication to the Accountable Executive as necessary.

This is only the beginning of what you will have the opportunity to be involved in as a highly valued member of the Labcorp Aviation leadership team.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading our Aviation Maintenance Team:

You must be a hands-on leader that wants to participate in guiding and developing your team. You will need to be available on-site leading the maintenance team meetings and participating in shift pass downs, Aviation Leadership meetings, one on one check-in meetings with you team members.

• Manages and Promotes Maintenance Safety and Compliance:

This leader will support senior management in fostering a culture of safety and regulatory compliance (FAA, EASA and others). You will be participating in and contributing to our Safety Management System (SMS). You will be integral in preparing the Maintenance department for our next IS-BAO Stage III audit.  As the Director Aviation Maintenance, you will have a key role in updating and revising our General Operating Manual (GOM), and the General Maintenance Manual (GMM). Ensures compliance to all FAA maintenance regulations and requirements. Ensures proper documentation, regulatory compliance, and reporting. Stays updated on industry trends and best practices. Creates a culture focused on safety, engagement, and employee development

• People Leader of Maintenance Operations:

Manages and optimizes aircraft maintenance to improve efficiency and expeditious repairs. Oversees daily maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards and recordkeeping. Intentionally seeking to incorporate a variety of diverse perspectives to solve business challenges. Manages maintenance scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation to optimize performance and minimize aircraft downtime. Implements Lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement and cost savings.

• Builds Team Culture:

Establishes a collaborative and high-performance culture within Maintenance teams. Leads and mentors a team of aviation maintenance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Coaching and providing value-added feedback development opportunities for Aircraft maintenance team members. Recruits, trains, and develops and retains, maintenance personnel to build a strong and engaged team.

• Coordinates with Technical Services:

Engages and works closely with aircraft manufacturers, Engine manufacturers, MRO’s, service providers, etc. Partners with Technical Services and Engineering to streamline aircraft return-to-service. Ensures timely project completion while advising the aircraft maintenance team

• Ensures Policy Compliance: Develops strategies to meet fleet availability goals while following company policies.

• Conducts Needs Analysis:

Identifies organizational needs and recommend effective solutions. Implements and refines maintenance protocols to enhance efficiency, quality, and stakeholder satisfactions. Sets and manage