- Life-Changing Impact : At Auburn, our work changes lives. Whether it's groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, administrative operations or community outreach, every effort contributes to positive change. We're not just clocking in; we're making a lasting difference in the lives of others.
- How We Support You : Auburn cares for its greatest assets—its employees. Generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a supportive work environment make it a place where you can thrive. From health insurance to retirement plans, we've got you covered. Learn more about how we support employees by visiting
- Come and Stay : The median length of employment for an Auburn employee is 10 years . That's because Auburn invests in its people. We're not a revolving door; we're a family. The Auburn Family. We grow together, learn together, and build lasting relationships.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area exudes small-town charm and warmth. With cozy traditions, excellent schools, and vibrant downtowns, it's a place where you'll feel at home. Plus, we're centrally located in the Southeast with easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community : Our community thrives on diversity. We celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. When you work at Auburn, you're part of a rich tapestry of individuals who bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives to the table. Essential Functions 1. Develops and executes strategies for maintaining Auburn University (AU) flight training aircraft and equipment (owned and leased) and external customer aircraft. Through subordinate staff, identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives to ensure operational effectiveness. Leads the development, communication, and implementation of efficient operational procedures, policies, and effective growth strategies for the department.
- Education: Some college coursework completed, or a vocational, Associate's degree, or higher, in Business Management or a relate field.
- Experience: 5 years of supervisory/management experience in aircraft servicing, inspection, and repair under Federal Aviation Regulations §145 (or military equivalent) with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.
- FAA Airframe and Power plant (A&P) Mechanic certifications are required. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices. Ability to effectively interact and tactfully communicate with various regulatory agencies' personnel, both in person and in writing. Must be able to read, write and understand safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), maintenance bulletins and procedure manuals. Must be able to interpret and understand FAA Airworthiness Directives and manufacturers Service Bulletins and Service Letters. Strong computer skills, including inventory and purchasing as well as aircraft maintenance records and manuals.
- Experience serving as Director of Maintenance (or military equivalent) level of responsibility and additional years of experience desired.
- Additional aviation maintenance-related certification and ratings.
- A degree's focus on industrial production and scheduling and/or management of aviation/aerospace organizations desired.
- Bachelor's degree from accredited institution is desired.
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Director, Aircraft Maintenance - Auburn, United States - Auburn University
Description
Job Summary
Auburn University's School of Aviation is seeking to fill a Director of Aircraft Maintenance position, that is responsible for the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair for the Department of Professional Flight, ensuring fleet reliability and smooth operations.The selected candidate will develop, maintain, and implement long-term goals and plans that complement the School's growth strategy, ensuring operations are conducted safely and in compliance with AU policy and procedures and FAA regulations and guidelines.
The Auburn University School of Aviation through education, research and outreach programs, develops highly desired graduates and thought leaders who will serve as a positive force in aviation and the University has been actively involved in aviation education for more than 80 years. We are centrally located in Alabama and well-connected to a hub of world-class aviation headquarters and organizations throughout the United States.
Auburn University is more than just an institution; it's a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference. Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it's reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.
2. Provides leadership and operational support to a team of Aviation Maintenance Technicians, ensuring the department is sufficiently staffed, organized, trained, and fulfilling its responsibilities. Ensures staffing levels are optimized for all planned and anticipated activities occurring throughout the day, as well as after hours and on nights and weekends, as required. Full supervisory responsibility of others.
3. Oversees all inspections, repairs, and component changes and ensures the accompanying documentation are accomplished in accordance with the manufacturer or FAA approved procedures, conforming to quality control standards, on schedule, and in compliance with FAA regulations. Plans and prepares maintenance and repair estimates, determines scope of work, schedules, and assigns qualified personnel based on skill levels.
4. Ensures maintenance methods, procedures, and documentation are in compliance, through subordinate staff, with applicable Federal Aviation Administration approved procedures or accepted industry best practices, as applicable. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and university regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, work standards, quality, safety, health, environmental, and personnel management.
5. Responsible for the aircraft, tooling, equipment, materials, inventory, and activities within the hangar(s) and on the adjacent ramp(s) for all department personnel. Evaluates new equipment, software, tooling, or other technologies to enhance the quality of the maintenance program.
6. Maintains all necessary records and logbooks, including certification in the aircraft permanent maintenance records that the aircraft is approved and returned to service.
7. Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship between the aircraft maintenance operation and customers, vendors, service providers, and federal, state, and university regulatory agencies.
8. Performs other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
All senses must be correctable to performance required by industrial workplace safety standards (to include Color Vision (Snelling), Near/Intermediate Vision corrected to 20/20, sense of touch, hearing, and smell sufficient to detect subtle differences in condition or presentation that could affect the quality and safety of environment and work performed. Minimum Technology Skills Strong computer skills, including Inventory and Purchasing as well as Aircraft Maintenance Records and Manuals. Minimum License and Certifications FAA certificated Airframe and Power plant (A&P) Mechanic required.
Additional aviation maintenance-related certification and ratings desired. Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications
