Director of Maintenance Readiness

Position Summary: 

The Director of Maintenance Readiness is responsible for ensuring the operational availability and dispatch readiness of the Part 135 fleet. This position oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities with a focus on overnight maintenance events. The role requires strong leadership to hold Assistant Directors of Maintenance (ADOMs) accountable for aircraft turnaround performance, and to maintain high levels of fleet reliability and compliance with FAA regulations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Oversee daily maintenance readiness and fleet dispatch availability across all Part 135 operations. 

• Direct and coordinate overnight maintenance planning and execution to ensure minimal downtime. 

• Provide leadership to ADOMs and ensure accountability for performance targets, including maintenance turn times and aircraft availability. 

• Collaborate with Maintenance Control, Planning, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless maintenance event execution. 

• Monitor KPIs including MEL trends, delays, deferrals, and dispatch reliability; proactively address root causes. 

• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 135 maintenance requirements, internal policies, and safety standards. 

• Serve as a key escalation point for maintenance delays or issues that impact flight operations. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce AOGs, increase planned maintenance execution, and improve overnight efficiency. 

• Participate in weekly readiness reviews, operational planning meetings, and performance dashboards. 

• Support SVP of Maintenance Operations in strategic planning and budgeting related to maintenance readiness. 

Skills and Abilities:  

• Positive attitude and strong desire to represent flyExclusive core values for success  
• Being a self-starter who is highly motivated with strong initiative  
• Interpersonal skills with an emphasis on strong communication skills in both oral and written forms  
• Effective time management  
• Attention to detail  
• Focus on excellence  
• Adaptability  
• Accountability and having hard conversations  
• Excellent leadership skills and training capabilities  
• Ability to work under pressure, with accuracy, efficiency and confidence  
• Knowledgeable in use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.)  
• Exceptional critical thinking, communication and presentation skills  
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively  
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through phone, email, and personal correspondence  
• Works with other department leaders to enhance the employee’s experience  
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays 

Competencies

• Microsoft Office Suites
• More than proficient in Excel

Work environment

• Typical office and computer lab environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to loud noises including airplane machinery and jet engines.