Director of Maintenance

A FAR Part 121 Supplemental Air Carrier, Gridiron Air is a leading charter airline specializing in customized flight solutions using its fleet of Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. We are committed to delivering new levels of safety, hospitality, and operational excellence to the charter market. Our talented flight and cabin crew operate across the globe, 365 days a year. These team members are supported by dedicated professionals out of our corporate office - including our state-of-the-art Operations Control Center and world-class Maintenance Operation - located at AFW, Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Flexibility is required to meet the needs of our business and will require evening and weekend availability when needed.

Gridiron expects its employees to conduct business honestly and ethically wherever operations are maintained. We strive to improve our services, products, and processes consistently and will maintain a reputation for safety, reliability, service, operational excellence, integrity, diversity, and inclusion. Our employees are expected to adhere to high standards of business and personal integrity as a representation of our business practices at all times, consistent with their duty of loyalty to the company.

In addition, Gridiron Air expects all its employees to uphold a work environment that ensures Safety, Security, Quality, Responsibility, and value for all our employees, clients, customers, and other stakeholders.

The Director of Maintenance (DOM) oversees all technical and regulatory aspects of the aircraft maintenance operation, ensuring the safety, reliability, and airworthiness of the fleet. This leader develops and executes strategic maintenance programs, balancing planned inspections, unscheduled repairs, and regulatory requirements to minimize downtime. They manage staffing, budget, tooling, and parts to support both daily operations and long-term maintenance initiatives. The DOM also acts as the organization’s primary liaison with regulatory bodies (e.g., FAA) OEMs, and external maintenance providers.

Through data-driven decision-making and a safety-first mindset, they drive continuous improvement and optimize cost-effectiveness across the maintenance function.

• Provides executive leadership over maintenance operations, including scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and modifications.
• Develop, maintain and enforce maintenance policies, procedures, and manuals (e.g., Repair Station Manual, General Maintenance Manual).
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (FAA Part 121/145, ADs, SBs) and coordinate with the FAA or national aviation authority.
• Manage and mentor maintenance personnel including base mechanics, supervisors, and managers, ensuring adequate training, staffing, and performance standards.
• Coordinate with flight operations to align maintenance schedules to minimize aircraft downtime and maximize availability.
• Oversee maintenance budgeting, cost forecasting, and parts/vendor procurement to control expenses.
• Conduct or support internal and external audits, root-cause analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead quality assurance and safety programs, including managing safety reporting, risk assessments, and maintenance record integrity.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact with OEMs, regulatory bodies, and contracted maintenance providers.
• Drive strategic maintenance planning, including long-term maintenance programs, fleet modifications, and maintenance readiness.
• (Management) Management personnel are expected to have a thorough understanding of the Gridiron Air Safety Management System (SMS). They should be competent in executing responsibilities aligned with their training and involvement in the SMS. Additionally, they are required and supported to identify and report safety hazards, uncover safety deficiencies, and raise safety concerns within the operation, thereby fostering a proactive safety culture.
• (Employee) All employees are expected to be well-versed in the Gridiron Air Safety Management System (SMS). They should be proficient in carrying out duties in line with their training and participation in the SMS. Moreover, they are encouraged and supported to identify and report safety hazards, detect safety shortcomings, and voice safety concerns within the operation, thus promoting a proactive safety culture.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned based on business needs and shifting company…