Aviation Operations Manager Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

Location: Onsite, Spokane, WA

Job Type: Full-Time 

Compensation Range: $80,170 - $85,000 USD Salary

The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.

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What You Will Be Doing

The Director of Maintenance Operations is responsible to the Dean of the Spokane Campus and Moody Aviation to lead the production aircraft maintenance department providing efficient high-quality inspections and maintenance for aircraft owned and operated by Moody Aviation as well as other work delegated by the Dean.

As Moody equips students with the tools of aviation technology, our core purpose is to invest in young men and women through mentorship and life on life discipleship, instilling within them a heart and passion to honor the King with their lives. Moody’s course of study is purposed to provide knowledge and skills useful for Christian missionary service. Therefore, mentoring co-workers and students in a manner that demonstrates the department’s concerns of honoring the King, caring for people, achieving and maintaining excellence, and increasing effectiveness is a key component of the Director of Maintenance Operations’ role.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Model a high level of aviation professionalism, integrity, and servanthood to our staff and student body while exercising conservative judgement and safety awareness in all operations.
• Model, abide by, and ensure compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, manufacturers’ requirements, and the Moody Aviation Operations Manual.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with the Spokane FSDO.
• Lead production foreman, aircraft mechanics, mechanics-in-training and tool calibration staff to provide efficient, high quality aircraft inspections, maintenance, and rebuild projects resulting in timely and excellent customer service for the Moody Aviation Flight Department.
• Maintain open and intentional interdepartmental communication with key stakeholders (including but not limited to aircraft maintenance, maintenance training, flight, and safety departments) with clear milestones set and tracked for each project.
• Assure maintenance staff are properly trained to accomplish the tasks assigned.
• Serve as Chief Inspector for Moody Aviation.
• Establish, maintain, and document quality standards in the Moody Aviation Operations Manual and other associated documents which relate to aircraft maintenance and the care of those working on aircraft.
• Create and maintain procedures with respect to aircraft maintenance that emphasize safety, efficiency, clear record keeping, and clarity for all those operating under them.
• Train, equip, and ensure Moody’s mechanics clearly document their work, implement the standards, safety practices, safety management system, and procedures established.
• Lead departmental personnel recruitment and selection, initial and recurrent training, and professional development opportunities for maintenance staff.
• Oversee preparation and control of shop operating and equipment budget.
• Ensure proper condition, cleanliness, safety, and quality of equipment and work areas.
• Provide current reference material and tooling for work to be performed.
• Lead department meetings, participate in Aviation Leadership Team and other assigned staff meetings.
• Serve as Chair of the Maintenance Standards Committee.
• Contribute to institutional and program development through participation in training curriculum feedback, committee service, and other duties as assigned.
• Engage in student mentoring and external representation by leading small group chapel sessions, supporting student life outside the classroom, and representing Moody Aviation to prospective students and community partners.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge and unreserved commitment to MBI’s mission, doctrinal statement, and Moody Aviation’s traditional distinctives and standards
• Bachelor’s degree
• A&P Certification with active Inspection Authorization
• Experience in a 14 CFR Part 145 or 135 maintenance facility servicing light to medium General Aviation aircraft
• Ten years of aviation maintenance experience and/or mission aviation field experience
• Five years management experience
• Strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
• Strong instructional skills and teaching experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and aviation maintenance tracking software

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree
• FAA approved Flight Instructor (CFI) Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL)
• Experience in avionics and engine monitoring systems

Work Environment/Conditions

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

This is a full-time position that is expected to work onsite from Moody’s Spokane campus.

This job operates in both an office and aircraft maintenance shop environment.  This role routinely uses standard office and aircraft equipment and tools.

Occasional local and domestic air travel.

Additional Information

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI’s Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.

We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, including as explained in our Community Standards.