Maintenance Manager

If you’re an experienced aviation maintenance professional with strong leadership skills, extensive turboprop expertise, and a commitment to safety and compliance, The Blackhawk Group is looking for you to lead our Maintenance Department at the Performance Center in Broomfield, CO. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the Maintenance Department within the Performance Center, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance operations for light turboprop aircraft.

This role provides leadership in workforce development, labor planning, and technical oversight, while ensuring FAA compliance and alignment with Performance Center goals. The Maintenance Manager partners closely with the Director of Operations but does not hold independent budget authority beyond labor cost management.

As our Maintenance Manager, you’ll be responsible for aligning maintenance operations with customer needs and FAA requirements, driving technician development, and ensuring our shop delivers the highest standards of quality and safety. This is your opportunity to combine technical depth with leadership excellence in a dynamic, customer-focused aviation environment.

• Lead, manage, and develop maintenance personnel, including Supervisors, Leads, and Technicians.
• Oversee aircraft inspection, repair, and return-to-service activities in compliance with FAA Part 43, Part 91, and Part 145.
• Align labor resources and schedules with Performance Center needs and customer requirements.
• Support customer communication regarding maintenance findings, project updates, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with documentation, work orders, logbook entries, and quality control standards.
• Maintain and oversee calibration of maintenance tools, equipment, and ground support gear.
• Drive technician training, certification, and career development.
• Collaborate with leadership on shop improvements, best practices, and new capabilities.

• 7–10 years of aircraft maintenance experience in a Part 145 MRO environment.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of turboprop aircraft systems and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with FAA compliance, repair station procedures, and quality systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Aviation Maintenance or related field preferred.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.
• OEM training on turboprop platforms highly desirable.

At The Blackhawk Group, you'll be part of a fast-growing company that empowers employees and values continuous improvement. We provide in-depth training throughout the year, including annual OEM training. You'll contribute to an exciting team focused on delivering exceptional service to the aviation industry, helping aircraft operators maximize performance and efficiency.

The Blackhawk Group stands at the forefront of innovation, modernization, and collaboration within the light turbine aircraft market. By uniting the collective strengths of its multiple business units and locations across the U.S., the company is redefining the standards of the light turbine market. Driven by deep expertise and a dedication to exceptional customer experiences, The Blackhawk Group provides unparalleled and proprietary solutions that address the unique needs of aircraft operators throughout every aspect of aircraft ownership.

The mission is to be the premier service provider for light turbine-powered aircraft, delivering exceptional customer experiences with unique, data-driven solutions through an empowered and engaged team.

Established in December 2021, The Blackhawk Group has quickly become a premier provider of sales, services, and upgrades for the light turbine market with locations in Broomfield CO, Glendale AZ, Camarillo CA, Waco TX, and Columbia MO. The platform includes market leaders such as Blackhawk Aerospace, known for engine, aircraft, and avionics upgrades for turbine-powered aircraft; AVEX Aviation, a leading provider of sales and maintenance for the Daher TBM;

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