Director Regional Maintenance- North Central Region

Job Summary

Responsible for the organization, direction, supervision, and administration of Maintenance activities and personnel, assigned within an operational area. Coordinates with regional, aviation and clinical directors to ensure a coordinated operation to fulfill objectives in the region. Direct AMT 135 Lead Mechanics in all areas of maintainer standards and training, procedures and policies to maintain airworthiness of aircraft, adherence to aircraft maintenance requirements and the movement of aircraft within the area in support of new base openings.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Participates as a member of the Air Methods’ management team to promote a successful operation
• As an agent of the 135 certificate, oversees all maintenance of aircraft within their region following the Company’s maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins and letters and bulletins, and in compliance applicable Federal Aviation Regulations/ Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR) General Operations Manual (GOM) and General Maintenance Manual (GMM)
• Responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues in coordination with the Sr Director of Maintenance
• Ensures all necessary aircraft documents, and Air Methods’ documents are maintained or updated in accordance with applicable government relations and Company policies
• Responsible to support maintenance activities including troubleshooting and coordination of all phases of maintenance, as requested from Regional Maintenance Managers
• Communicates area maintenance with appropriate Regional Directors
• Serves as Regional Vice President’s Maintenance advisor and maintenance liaison with HBS Customers
• Assists the Regional Business Development Director in the integration of aircraft and spare aircraft assuring availability in support of operational requirements
• Delegates maintenance logistical support to Area Managers
• Reviews Mechanical Interruption Summary (MIS) reports and distributes to Director of Maintenance
• Ensures the Director of Maintenance is notified in the event of encounters with the FAA such as ramp checks, operational area visits or SDR requirements
• Conducts safety and maintenance audit at each operational area as required by the Director of Maintenance
• Coordinates with Regional Safety Director on safety related issues
• Responsible for coordinating the submittal of an Accident, Incident, Damage, Malfunction, Operations Report (AIDMOR) and contacting the Corporate Safety Department to open the appropriate work order in the event of an incident or accident
• Monitors and responds to AIDMOR submissions
• Researches and report on monthly FRx variances
• Ensures that the 411 system is current and correct
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, available 24/7 for operational requirements
• Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises the AMT 135 Lead Mechanics. Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. For Exempt Managers: Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A) from four-year college or university and ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent experience within aviation maintenance and air medical transport services
• Five (5) years field experience and prefer applicable to assigned aircraft
• Three (3) years civilian aviation supervisory experience with national services organization

Skills

• Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage and administer a broad range of tasks
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondences, and presentations to senior leadership as required
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally

Computer Skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) License
• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)