Director, Aircraft Maintenance

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*Minimum Hiring Annual Salary:

$83,390.00

*(as of July 1, 2024 all positions will receive a 2% increase)

Maximum Hiring Annual Salary:

$87,560.00

To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus:

• 5 (five) years of additional applicable work experience and/or degrees higher than minimum qualification degree. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience.

The stated salary amounts are not guaranteed in the event employment ends with Aims during any fiscal year.

Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:

• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4 day work week - Fridays Off
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums  
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits) 
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

Job Description:

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values, BaJEDI (belonging, justice, equity, diversity, inclusion), and Innovation. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and has the skillsets necessary to be successful in this position.
The Director, Aircraft Maintenance is responsible for all aircraft maintenance conducted at Aims Community College in support of the Aviation Department, in the Public Safety, Education, and Transportation Division and located at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland, Colorado. The Director, Aircraft Maintenance will conduct their assignments and co-curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purposes of Aims Community College as stated in the college catalog. The Director, Aircraft Maintenance will supervise all aircraft maintainers at Aims Community College in support of the Aviation Department, be the responsible individual for ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations/guidance as they pertain to aircraft airworthiness, and be responsible for the management/regulatory compliance of all manuals, tools, parts, and consumables associated with the aircraft maintenance in support of the Aims Community College Aviation Department. The Director, Aircraft Maintenance is also responsible for scholarly and creative activities (professional development) and service to the college. This position will ensure that the following duties & responsibilities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
This position reports to the Chief Flight Instructor and performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Flight Instructor and/or Executive Director, Aviation Programs

Aircraft Maintenance:

• Troubleshooting of aircraft system discrepancies.
• Performing required inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance on aircraft and associated aircraft appliances in accordance with established schedules and as directed.
• Providing on-call aircraft and flight crew support, on rotating basis.
• Providing local aircraft departure and arrival support – preflight checks, post-flight checks, ramp positioning, as well as oversee line service and fueling processes.
• Testing, adjustments, and repairs on aircraft and subsystems using various test equipment, technical diagrams, maintenance manuals, and tooling.
• Researching and investigating all possible solutions to engine, airframe, and associated appliance malfunctions.
• Replacement of parts such as LRUs, avionics, hydraulic, fuel, and other aircraft system components.
• Exercising sound judgment and experience to accomplish a variety of complicated tasks.
• Perform aircraft tug maintenance as required.

Maintenance Control:

• Coordinate and schedule all planned and unplanned aircraft maintenance for Aims fleet.
• Providing on-call aircraft and flight crew support, on rotating basis.
• Manage, compose and sign off aircraft logbook entries and records
• Ensure all Aims aircraft are safe and airworthy before being returned to service
• Perform quality assurance for all aircraft maintenance tools, equipment, and personnel.
• Determine when aircraft are safe for return to service.

Administrative & Managerial Functions:

• Manage aircraft parts inventory to ensure adequate supplies are on hand for aircraft maintenance.
• Approving purchases of tools, equipment, and spare parts within the budgetary constraints.
• Assisting with budget development as it pertains to Aircraft Maintenance.
• Supervise, train, review work, and oversee all aircraft maintenance personnel
• Coordinate aircraft maintenance activities with Flight Operations Coordinator and Aviation Department leadership.
• Hangar management.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of operational aircraft maintenance experience with two (2) of those years being operational aircraft maintenance experience in General Aviation or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Of the required three (3) years of experience, one (1) year must be supervisory and/or demonstrated leadership experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate with Inspection Authorization.
• High level of trade specific computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in risk management and mitigation.
• Experience in personnel management.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle and/or personal vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment post-offer urine analysis.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate with Inspection Authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Aviation, Education, or another related field.
• Five (5) years operational aircraft maintenance experience in General Aviation.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Letter of designation DME (Designated Maintenance Examiner) .
• High level computer skills.
• FAA pilot certifications.
• Experience with safety management systems.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Diversity Statement
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate with Inspection Authorization.

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have preformed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section.  If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered.

Diversity Statement Instructions

Aims Community College recognizes and celebrates diversity within our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to equity and inclusion to improve the learning experiences of all students and the working conditions of all employees.

• In your diversity statement, please provide your interpretation of what it means to serve a diverse community and work in an inclusive environment.

• Please include specific examples for how your background, education, and/or professional experience have prepared you to fulfill those responsibilities in this position.

• As you consider what to put in your statement, please note Aims Community College is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, or any other protected class.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status.  All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

In order to be considered please provide a thorough and complete application.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than 6 months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check, and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.