Director of Maintenance

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Job description

Position Summary:

The Director of Maintenance Trainee is responsible for being the subject matter expert and main point of contact for aircraft Installations, modifications, and labor estimates. They are also responsible for managing the assembling of electrical equipment and avionics installation, testing, and troubleshooting support for aircraft. The Director of Maintenance Trainee will be required to read and interpret blueprints and instructions and understand assembly of parts, proper use of tooling and equipment, and theory of how electronic components together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cessna, Piper, Mooney, Beachcraft experience preferred
• Review and assess project work scopes to assist in part procurement
• Aircraft management, Teambuilding, Supervision
• Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders or reports
• Maintain clean work area
• Staff Development and Training Technical Support
• Project Management to include Gantt Charts/IMS (or applicable scheduling software) and Change Order Documents as required to maintain schedule
• Ability to Inspect aircraft, wiring installations, assemblies and circuits
• Ability to Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment is a plus
• Ability and knowledge to perform avionic system installations/modifications and train others
• Able to Troubleshoot and Correct defects in accordance with established processes

Skills & Abilities:

• A&P license preferred but not required
• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) is required; some college or degree in management is preferred.
• Experience: minimum of 4-6 years of HANDS ON experience: Cessna, Piper, Mooney, Beachcraft experience preferred
• Certifications/Licenses: IA preferred but not required / Willingness to obtain IA if none
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills using Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Word required; Project management software preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for growth and development within the company. If you have a passion for avionics and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, please apply today! Applicants are welcome to contact James at or email resumes confidentially to

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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