Job Details

Director of Maintenance (Part 145 MRO)

Location: Wichita, KS

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions, is looking to identify a highly qualified and experienced Director of Maintenance for their Kansas Part 145 activities based at IAB airport. This role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, enhancing operational efficiency, and upholding the highest safety and quality standards. The DOM will be instrumental in driving the nose-to-tail modification and fleet modification programs for LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions' clients

.
Essential Dutie

s:
As an essential maintenance provider for Tier 1 airlines, the Director of Maintenance will be responsible for overseeing the quality, engagement, and overall work being do

ne.
The Director of Maintenance will assess the qualifications of all maintenance employees before assigning work, reviewing training records, and previous experience. They should be certified under 14 CFR Part 65 and will be responsible for training, assisting, and supervising maintenance personnel according to LAUNCH RSM and customer procedures. They will ensure that all maintenance entries on maintenance forms and work orders used by the Repair Station are properly executed by the responsible mechanics. Furthermore, they will ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with current maintenance manuals, manufacturers' data, and/or other FAA-approved d

ata.
Additionally, the Director of Maintenance will monitor the performance and complete proficiency appraisals of the assigned workgroup, evaluate vacation requests against scheduling/manpower requirements, and respond as ne

eded.
Responsibil

• ities:
  Provides managerial authority for all processes of the Maintenance Departments including Quality Department, Maintenance Control, Parts Department, Line Station Maintenance, Technical Support, Technical Publications, Maintenance Training, and Maintenance R
• ecords.Promotes safety throughout the organization as mandated through Company policies identified by executive mana
• gement.Maintains overall authority and responsibility for the development and supervision of maintenance standards, personnel, and equ
• ipment.Provides overall authority for all aircraft technical standards and acceptable deviations from Company maintenance policies and procedures that are not detrimental to airwort
• hiness.Monitors maintenance performance against Company policies, procedures, and standards, and provides recommendations to improve safety of operations and productivity of the entire ope
• ration.Establishes efficient and economical policies and procedures for the accomplishment of all maint
• enance.Ensures that adequate staffing, facilities, tooling, and equipment are available for maint
• enance.Responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, engines, and components in the manner prescribed by the manufacturers' maintenance and overhaul manuals, service bulletins, ADs, Engineering Orders, and applicabl
• e CFRs.Responsible for the review and approval of employee expenses and invoicing related to maintenance oper
• ations.Manage operations in the most effective manner, eliminating waste, and improving produ
• ctivityProvide coaching, counseling, and guidance to assigned wor
• k groupAttend meetings as needed to discuss critical path areas, planned work, critical parts, and overall aircraft
• statusDevelop strong relationships with NIAR/WERX, ACFL, KMC, Boeing, Spirit, and any other IAB customer leadership and increase the size of Launch TEAMS projects at the lo
• cation.Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to ensure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the Company Safety
• Manual.Monitor and maintain attendance records of assign

ed crew
Education and Exp

erience:
Must hold a mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings. Have 5 years of experience in a position responsible for returning airplanes to service. Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language. Must have 5 years experience overseeing light/heavy maintenance visits within an MRO/Airline env

ironment.
Physical Req

uirements:
Must be able to lift fifty pounds. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, twist, kneel. Crouch and stand for prolonged periods of time as well as walk extended distances. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and serv

ice stands.
Qua

• lifications:FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification required, with 5-10 years working as an A&P mechanic in a commer
• cial settingPrior management experience required -- demonstrated strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to develop high-perf
• orming teamsExperience in a Part 145 setting is strong
• ly preferredExperience with any aviation maintenance software required. Preferre
• d is a plus.Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-so