Director of Maintenance

# Director of Maintenance---Safari Aviation, Inc.
3225 Akahi Street P.O. Box 1941

Lihue, HI, HI 96766

United States Apply for Job---Category Mechanics/Technicians Minimum Certification Required Mechanic - A&P with Insp. Auth.

Minimum Flight Hours Required Not Applicable Industry All  Other Helicopter Jobs Job Start Date9/1/2026

Manages Others Yes Experience  Required Yes Degree  Required No Pay From  $125,000 To $150,000   Per Year

Employment Type

Employee Work  Schedule Full-Time Travel Some  Travel---Job Description 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.

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)
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