Director Of Maintenance Aviation P135 Facility

Director of Maintenance (Part 135)

Location: Naples, FL

Compensation: $200,000+ annually (commensurate with experience)

Relocation Assistance: Available

Schedule: Full-Time

Lead the Maintenance Operations of a Premier Part 135 Aviation Organization

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Maintenance (DOM) to oversee all maintenance operations for a growing Part 135 aviation organization operating a fleet of approximately 10 aircraft. This is a leadership position responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, aircraft reliability, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of FAA regulations, Part 135 maintenance programs, inspection requirements, and aircraft conformity processes while providing strong leadership to maintenance personnel and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all maintenance activities for a fleet of 10 aircraft.
• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel, ensuring accountability and performance excellence.
• Ensure full compliance with FAA regulations, Part 135 requirements, manufacturer maintenance programs, and company policies.
• Oversee aircraft conformity inspections and submissions for FAA compliance.
• Manage all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events.
• Coordinate and monitor maintenance orders, repairs, alterations, and inspections.
• Develop and maintain aircraft maintenance forecasting programs to maximize fleet availability and minimize downtime.
• Review and audit maintenance records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee inventory management, parts procurement, vendor relationships, and purchasing activities.
• Establish cost controls while maintaining the highest standards of safety and airworthiness.
• Manage work order systems, maintenance tracking platforms, invoicing, and maintenance-related budgets.
• Monitor and audit inspection programs, maintenance vendors, and third-party repair stations.
• Coordinate aircraft downtime schedules with flight operations to support business objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with FAA representatives, auditors, maintenance providers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure proper documentation and retention of maintenance records and airworthiness directives.
• Lead regulatory audits, inspections, and corrective action initiatives.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• Previous experience serving as a Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Manager, or maintenance leadership role within a Part 135 operation.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, Part 91 and Part 135 maintenance requirements.
• Experience managing aircraft conformity inspections and FAA submissions.
• Proven experience overseeing maintenance programs for multiple aircraft.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, forecasting, reliability programs, and inspection tracking.
• Experience with inventory control, procurement, and aviation vendor management.
• Ability to manage budgets, maintenance costs, work orders, and invoicing processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong audit, compliance, and quality assurance experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced aviation environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.
• Experience managing turbine aircraft fleets.
• Previous experience leading maintenance operations for fleets of 10+ aircraft.
• Familiarity with aviation maintenance tracking software and electronic record systems.
• Experience working directly with FAA Principal Maintenance Inspectors (PMIs).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation starting at $200,000+ annually
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to lead maintenance operations for a well-established Part 135 flight department
• Stable, long-term career growth within a safety-focused organization

Ideal Candidate

This position is best suited for a strategic aviation maintenance leader who can balance regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, team leadership, and fleet reliability. The successful candidate will be a hands-on professional capable of building a culture of safety while ensuring every aircraft is maintained to the highest standard of airworthiness.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Naples, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $200000.00 - $250000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Naples,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.