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1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Labcorp Senior Global Talent Advisor @ LabCorp |Building diverse and inclusive talent strategies with a local, national and global perspective! Your leadership role as the Director of Aviation Maintenance , is integral to the safe and effective operation of the Labcorp flight operations. You will be joining a leading force in the aviation industry, where your leadership skills will drive impactful change and innovation. As the Director of Aviation Maintenance , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this high paced and dynamic maintenance operation. You will ensure excellence in aircraft readiness and foster a Team culture of safety and reliability. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone passionate about aviation maintenance management, that is eager to be an active contributor to a team where safety, growth, and responsibility are fundamental. This position is responsible for coordinating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders with regards to aviation maintenance. This role reports to and is supported by the Executive Director of Aviation . Also, there is a direct line of communication to the Accountable Executive as necessary. This is only the beginning of what you will have the opportunity to be involved in as a highly valued member of the Labcorp Aviation leadership team . Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here . Duties and Responsibilities: Leading our Aviation Maintenance Team: You must be a hands-on leader that wants to participate in guiding and developing your team. You will need to be available on-site leading the maintenance team meetings and participating in shift pass downs, Aviation Leadership meetings, one on one check-in meetings with you team members. Manages and Promotes Maintenance Safety and Compliance: This leader will support senior management in fostering a culture of safety and regulatory compliance (FAA, EASA and others). You will be participating in and contributing to our Safety Management System (SMS). You will be integral in preparing the Maintenance department for our next IS-BAO Stage III audit. As the Director Aviation Maintenance, you will have a key role in updating and revising our General Operating Manual (GOM), and the General Maintenance Manual (GMM). Ensures compliance to all FAA maintenance regulations and requirements. Ensures proper documentation, regulatory compliance, and reporting. Stays updated on industry trends and best practices. Creates a culture focused on safety, engagement, and employee development People Leader of Maintenance Operations: Manages and optimizes aircraft maintenance to improve efficiency and expeditious repairs. Oversees daily maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards and recordkeeping. Intentionally seeking to incorporate a variety of diverse perspectives to solve business challenges. Manages maintenance scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation to optimize performance and minimize aircraft downtime. Implements Lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement and cost savings. Builds Team Culture : Establishes a collaborative and high-performance culture within Maintenance teams. Leads and mentors a team of aviation maintenance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Coaching and providing value-added feedback development opportunities for Aircraft maintenance team members. Recruits, trains, and develops and retains, maintenance personnel to build a strong and engaged team. Coordinates with Technical Services: Engages and works closely with aircraft manufacturers, Engine manufacturers, MRO’s, service providers, etc. Partners with Technical Services and Engineering to streamline aircraft return-to-service. Ensures timely project completion while advising the aircraft maintenance team Ensures Policy Compliance : Develops strategies to meet fleet availability goals while following company policies. Conducts Needs Analysis : Identifies organizational needs and recommend effective solutions. Implements and refines maintenance protocols to enhance efficiency, quality, and stakeholder satisfactions. Sets and manages project performance and delivery standards. Improves technical support and streamlines departmental communications. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve Learning and Development Programs Budgeting and Forecasting Develops and manages the budget for aircraft maintenance operations . Strong Financial acumen. Ability to work closely with the finance team. Weekly review of expenses and tracking against budget Provides weekly finance updates as needed Minimum Education and Experience: Associate’s degree or higher FAA Aircraft and Power Plant Mechanics license (A & P) Inspectors Authorization (IA) Minimum 5 years of Aircraft Maintenance experience 3 years (minimum) People leadership experience coaching and leading aviation team(s) Experience with aircraft maintenance under Part 91 or 121 or 135 or 145 regulations Strong background and understanding of Maintenance Control Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in aviation maintenance management or similar Pilatus (PC-12) or similar maintenance experience Aviation maintenance team leadership experience Experience with Safety Management System (SMS) and IS-BAO Experience with Maintenance management software, i.e., CAMP, Veryon or similar software Skills and Competencies: The following skills are required and are used daily in internal/external interactions, operations planning, and leadership. People Leadership : Communicates a shared vision to reach current and future goals, models collaboration that creates an inclusive and trusted environment. Develops supporting behaviors by focusing on individual strengths to achieve team goals. Creates an environment for ongoing learning and development. Recognizes mistakes as opportunities to improve and grow. Coaches and provides feedback enabling growth of our diverse talent. Certification : Must be able to obtain and maintain Certification for any aircraft assigned by Labcorp Reporting : Ability to read, interpret, write, develop, implement, and deliver management reports, correspondence, operational materials, and presentations. Speak and present effectively in interpersonal situations both within executive levels and front-line team members. Proficient with Microsoft suite of products is required. Budgeting: Experience in aviation maintenance forecasting and budgeting for multiple aircraft. Personal Interactions : Frequent informal and formal interactions will be required with multiple levels from front-line team members to senior management. Ability to influence stakeholders to prioritize and drive improvements while laying out the benefits and risks in a thoughtful and analytical manner to help influence decision making. Interpersonal Skills : As a seasoned leader in this area, this individual operates with a strong authentic presence to lead complex and time sensitive initiatives. Important qualities include emotional intelligence, creative thinking, ability to inspire others, and listening skills to represent Labcorp in a professional manner to advance initiatives. Ability to effectively, interact with, work with, and develop meaningful relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds. Working Conditions: Work will be on, near and around noisy aircraft and in all weather conditions. Full time, Monday-Friday 8a-5p and Alternate and additional hours, including evening, nights, weekends, holidays as the operational needs require. This is an on-site position based at our Burlington, NC flight operations. This position operates with global oversight and responsibility and will require occasional, up to 10% domestic/international travel with occasionally overnight stay(s). This position is based at the Burlington Alamance Regional Airport – KBUY You will be required to live within a 1-hour drive from the KBUY airport You will be required to travel as needed for AOG aircraft, to visit out bases, and training, up to two weeks. (Training could be longer than 2 weeks as necessary) You could be required to lift passenger baggage and/or cargo as necessary (ability to lift up to 50lbs.) Your schedule will be variable, and you will need to be flexible as necessary to meet the needs of the company. This may include weekdays, weekends, days, evenings and some Holidays. You will be called on from time to time to help with projects, i.e.: manuals, SOP’s, safety reports, pilot meetings, etc Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management, Supply Chain, and Human Resources Industries Airlines and Aviation and Repair and Maintenance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Labcorp by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Pension plan Paid maternity leave Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Maintenance” roles. 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