The Regional Maintenance Manager will manage all aircraft maintenance requirements and major alterations for the aircraft based in his/her region ensuring all technicians assigned to that region perform their duties with the highest degree of competence and safety in compliance with all applicable 14 CFR regulatory requirements as well as company policy and procedures. The Regional Maintenance Manager will report directly to the Director of Maintenance.

1. Manages the maintenance organization within the assigned region including all operational bases and the regional maintenance facility
2. Ensures Company aircraft are maintained in accordance with the airworthiness standards prescribed by product manufacturer, applicable 14 CFR regulations, and acceptable methods, techniques and standard practices
3. Oversees the management of the aircraft maintenance activities including inspection, repair, overhaul, and modifications of aircraft airframe, engines and propellers
4. Prepares and maintains current the scheduled heavy maintenance calendar for their respective region and coordinates spare aircraft with the Operations department
5. Generates and reviews the aircraft maintenance forecast coordinating with the Director of Maintenance to ensure all necessary resources are in place so that scheduled maintenance events are accomplished in an efficient manner and aircraft are returned to service on schedule
6. Manages after-hours maintenance support of unscheduled aircraft out-of-service events for their respective Region
7. Manages the MEL Management Program ensuring timely repair of deferred maintenance items in accordance with the aircraft model fleet MEL and the MEL Management Program
8. Logs, tracks and updates the Aircraft Out-Of-Service events log on the Company Intranet Portal and ensures the company web-based Aircraft Status Board is maintained with current and accurate aircraft information
9. Ensures all aircraft events reportable per the requirement of 14CFR 135.415 and 135.417 are processed in accordance with GMM policy and procedures
10. Ensure the spare parts and materials inventory at the regional maintenance facility is maintained at the appropriate levels and in accordance with the policy and procedures of the General Maintenance Manual
11. Ensures all company owned and technician owned calibrated tools are calibrated and kept up to date on the company calibrated tool tracking log for the personnel assigned their region
12. Ensures the technical publications library at the regional maintenance facility is maintained current and that all technicians have proper access to all web-based technical data needed in the performance of their duties
13. Ensures the hangar environment is operating under conditions that promote efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards and OSHA Requirements
14. Maintaining a close liaison with the Director of Maintenance to provide current status of aircraft and plan of action for any unscheduled out of service events
15. Oversees the execution of all duties assigned to his subordinates
16. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Directors of Maintenance

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Maintenance or Technology or a related field or equivalent experience
• Valid FAA Mechanic License with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
• 10 years’ experience maintaining turboprop and turbine powered aircraft
• 5 years' experience working for a Part 135 air carrier in a technical, management or quality control supporting role
• Ability to interpret and effectively communicate complex technical data and processes associated with aircraft maintenance and alterations
• Ability to manage personnel effectively building a strong team environment that fosters professional growth of the individual technician and encourages input of ideas for improvement
• Strong knowledge of 14 CFR regulations and associated guidance material applicable to maintenance and alterations of aircraft operated on a 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier certificate
• Able to take initiative, creating, implementing and improving procedures and processes
• Superior customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization
• Possess excellent organizational, administration, and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite 2010)

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid and current FAA Inspection Authorization
• 10 years' experience working for a Part 135 air carrier in a technical, management or quality control supporting role
• Significant maintenance experience with Beechcraft King Air series turboprop aircraft

Guardian Flight is an equal opportunity employer and as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train and promote, in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or status as a protected veteran.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. We believe that diversity lends a regional, national, and global advantage to the clients we serve. Our workforce consists of dynamic individuals, with a range of backgrounds, talents, and skills.