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General Aviation Piston Engine | Assistant Director of Aviation Maintenance (ADOM)

Location: Englewood, CO — Centennial Airport

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (W2) — Long-Term Placement Only

About the Client

A well-regarded general aviation maintenance hub at Centennial Airport, known across the GA community for rigorous safety standards, strict regulatory adherence, and a professional hangar culture that runs consistently from shift to shift. The organization promotes from within, rewards institutional knowledge, and is actively looking for a long-term addition to its leadership team — not a stopgap. Candidates looking for a stable home base to build a management career will find it here.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $ 80,000 to 110,000/year

• Relocation Assistance: Full relocation package available for qualified out-of-area candidates prepared to relocate to the Englewood/Denver metro

• Shift: Standard 5x8 workweek as a baseline; strong potential to convert to a 4x10 structure based on workflow and Director of Maintenance sign-off

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Aviation Maintenance serves as a direct operational pillar alongside the Director of Maintenance, keeping a state-of-the-art facility running to spec — on time, in compliance, and staffed by a high-performing team of technicians. This is a hands-on management seat covering daily workflow coordination, regulatory oversight, quality control, personnel development, and full acting authority in the DOM's absence. The right candidate is a settled, long-tenure-minded aviation professional who wants to plant roots, build a team, and advance within a single well-run organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily maintenance activities, assign work orders, track aircraft turnaround times, and maintain budget discipline across all shop operations

• Maintain absolute FAA compliance across all applicable regulations; oversee maintenance documentation and support quality manual upkeep and internal audit processes

• Supervise technicians on a daily basis, conduct performance evaluations, guide technical development, and cultivate a shop culture built on accountability and safety

• Serve as the primary maintenance point of contact for customers and vendors — delivering clear status updates, technical explanations, and accurate cost estimates

• Step into the Director of Maintenance role with full operational authority whenever the DOM is absent or delegating

• Track aircraft downtime, monitor quality control metrics, and drive continuous reduction of rework across the team

Minimum Requirements

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

• Current Inspection Authorization (IA), or documented active progress toward obtaining one

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated aircraft maintenance experience, with the most recent consecutive years in a General Aviation environment

• Minimum 2 years in a Lead A&P, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Management capacity with verifiable team and workflow coordination responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience working within a FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment — mandatory, not preferred

• Strong working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 91, 135, and 145

• Proficiency with digital aircraft maintenance tracking platforms and MS Office

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• Physically able to stand, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs; available for occasional evenings and weekends as operations require

Ideal Qualifications

• Hands-on piston aircraft experience across common GA platforms (Piper, Diamond, Cessna, or comparable)

• Track record of strong audit performance, compliance metrics, and clean inspection history

• Prior customer-facing experience in a maintenance management context

• Demonstrated history of internal advancement within a single aviation organization

Elevate Your Career

Apply for this Assistant Director of Aviation Maintenance position and let Rio Staffing connect you with one of Colorado's most respected GA maintenance operations. We move efficiently, communicate openly, and advocate for you throughout the hiring process so the role you land reflects where you want your career to go long-term. Our direct hire team specializes in placing experienced aviation leaders into organizations where their standards, experience, and commitment are genuinely valued.

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