Deputy Director of Maintenance - 5x2 - Lake Charles, LA

Job Description:

The Deputy Director of Maintenance is responsible to the Director of Maintenance. They must possess a valid FAA A&P Certificate with notification of current address to the Administrator as required by 14 CFR *65.21. They must have a minimum of seven years' experience, have met the recent experience requirements of 14 CFR *65.83, and be knowledgeable of this Manual. The Deputy Director of Maintenance's responsibilities include:

• Promoting safety in all areas;
• Maintaining both general and direct supervision of Maintenance personnel, working through the Aviation Maintenance Supervisors, to include the assignment of personnel as required by specific workload forecasts;
• Being the customer interface with respect to aircraft availability, part logistics, and technical questions;
• Assessing and scheduling personnel requirements to provide adequate manpower coverage for shift work, scheduled maintenance and projects requiring specific expertise;
• Reviewing applications and interviewing personnel for hiring purposes;
• Developing Technician work schedules to include ensuring proper manpower coverage during vacations, training, holidays, etc.;
• Reviewing vacation requests and providing approval;
• Recommending individual Technicians for RII Inspection to facilitate sufficient manpower coverage;
• Assigning properly qualified Technicians to perform maintenance at stations away from the maintenance base;
• Monitoring the daily aircraft status report as well as performance and progress of assigned personnel;
• Coordinating maintenance functions with Flight Operations to ensure an efficient and timely operation;
• Working with the Chief Inspector and Technical Records group to obtain immediate resolution of any deficient aircraft paperwork or records;
• Recommending needed changes in procedures and policies to improve the safety and airworthiness of Company aircraft;
• Recommending individual Technicians for specific schooling;
• Ensuring proper safety procedures are used during all operations of maintenance being performed;
• Ensuring all aircraft are maintained to the highest airworthy and cosmetic standards and at all times reflect Company standards;
• Ensuring facilities are of the quality required to maintain an airworthy fleet and present a professional appearance at all times;
• Ensuring maintenance is performed efficiently with a focus on airworthiness, error elimination and high standards; and,
• Performing all other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.