Director of Maintenance (DOM)

We are seeking an experienced Director of Maintenance (DOM) to lead maintenance operations for a Learjet 60/60XR fleet in El Paso, Texas. This is a key leadership role focused on aircraft safety, regulatory compliance, fleet reliability, and continuous operational improvement.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned aviation maintenance professional with strong leadership and technical expertise who can build a high-performing maintenance organization while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient aircraft operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations for the Learjet 60/60XR fleet.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness and compliance with FAA regulations.
• Oversee hangar maintenance, avionics, Maintenance Control, and related functions.
• Establish and maintain clear maintenance standards and procedures.
• Improve aircraft availability, dispatch reliability, and maintenance turnaround times.
• Analyze recurring maintenance discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Strengthen technical capabilities in avionics, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Partner with Flight Operations, Safety, vendors, and FAA representatives.
• Mentor, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and leaders.
• Monitor fleet performance and communicate maintenance priorities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and maintenance risks.
• Travel and respond to operational requirements, including AOG events.

Requirements

• Active FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.
• Must meet Director of Maintenance requirements under 14 CFR § 119.71 .
• Significant aviation maintenance leadership experience in Part 135, Part 121, or similar operations .
• Strong technical judgment and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse aviation stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and respond to operational needs.
• Ability to work safely in office, hangar, and field environments.
• Leadership role within a dynamic private aviation environment.
• Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Direct impact on fleet reliability, safety, and operational performance.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.
• Challenging and rewarding aviation environment.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to daily flight operations and fleet performance.

What You Can Expect

• Access to opportunities with leading aviation and aerospace companies.
• Priority consideration for multiple relevant job openings.
• Expert career guidance from specialized aviation recruiters.