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# Director of Maintenance---Safari Aviation, Inc.3225 Akahi Street P.O. Box 1941Lihue, HI, HI 96766United States808 246-0136Apply for Job---CategoryMechanics/TechniciansMinimum Certification RequiredMechanic - A&P with Insp. Auth.Minimum Flight Hours RequiredNot ApplicableIndustryAll Other Helicopter JobsJob Start Date9/1/2026Manages OthersYesExperience RequiredYesDegree RequiredNoPayFrom $125,000 To $150,000 Per YearEmployment TypeEmployeeWork ScheduleFull-TimeTravelSome Travel---Job DescriptionAn established Part 135 aviation operator is hiring an experienced Director of Maintenance (DOM) to lead its aircraft maintenance program. The DOM will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities, ensuring strict regulatory compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of airworthiness for its three (3) helicopter fleet. This is position reports directly to the President of the corporation.An established Part 135 aviation operator is hiring an experienced Director of Maintenance (DOM) to lead its aircraft maintenance program. The DOM will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities, ensuring strict regulatory compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of airworthiness for its three (3) helicopter fleet. This is position reports directly to the President of the corporation.**Duties and Responsibilities** • Provide oversight for all aircraft maintenance activities, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications. • Ensure all maintenance personnel are properly trained, certified, and current in accordance with FAA regulations and company standards. • Maintain all aircraft in a continuous state of airworthiness, ensuring inspections, repairs, and component replacements are performed in accordance with manufacturer’s approved procedures. • Ensure strict compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), for Airworthiness including Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs), and company maintenance procedures. • Manage and maintain aircraft records, digital maintenance tracking systems, MEL management, and compliance documentation accountability. • Coordinate closely with flight operations leadership to align maintenance scheduling with operational demands and aircraft readiness. • Serve as the primary liaison with FAA inspectors, manufacturers, parts vendors, and third-party maintenance providers, ensuring timely communication and regulatory conformity. • Responsible for the hiring, supervision, and, when necessary, termination of maintenance personnel to ensure optimal performance in coordination with the President. • Have strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word, aircraft technical publications, maintenance tracking software, and the interpretation of FAA regulatory documents.Job Requirements**Required Qualifications** • Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License with Inspection Authorization (IA) • Must meet FAA 14 CFR 119.71 Director of Maintenance qualification for a Part 135 operation • Extensive maintenance experience with Airbus AS350 and/or EC-130 aircraft. • 3 of the past 6 years working on helicopters under Part 135 or Part 145 • Documented experience in Part 135 and/or 145 operations • Experience with developing FAA required manuals, policies and procedures • Must pass DOT drug screening and meet physical requirements (lifting up to 75 lbs). • Manufacturer or equivalent training on listed aircraft (preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr