Director, Maintenance Operations: Flight School - Ozark, AL

Director, Maintenance Operations:
Flight School Next - Ozark, AL

Bell is looking for a Director, Maintenance Operations, in Ozark, Alabama. You will provide senior leadership for all flight training activities in support of Flight School Next. The Director of Maintenance for the Flight School Next (FSN) program provides enterprise-level leadership, strategy, and governance for all maintenance activities supporting Army pilot training operations. This role defines long-range maintenance strategy, oversees regulatory compliance, drives digital maintenance integration, ensures subcontractor performance, and enables fleet readiness of the Bell 505 through coordinated oversight of maintenance control, EFMS, maintenance compliance, maintenance training, dispatch operational alignment, and maintenance analytics.

This position is accountable for the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all maintenance functions within the FSN ecosystem and serves as the primary interface with senior leadership, customer stakeholders, and subcontracted Part 145 repair stations.

What You'll Be Doing as the Director, Maintenance Operations:

• Strategic Leadership & Program Direction
• Regulatory Compliance, Safety & Airworthiness Oversight
• Subcontractor & Partner Management
• Fleet Readiness & Operational Integration
• Digital Systems & Data Governance
• Training & Workforce Development

Skills You Bring to this Role:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in aircraft maintenance leadership, sustainment operations, or maintenance control.
• Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing Part 145 repair station activities, including contractual performance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading large-scale aviation programs, fleet sustainment operations, or digital maintenance system integrations (ERP/EFMS).
• Strong knowledge of FAA Part 91.
• Proven ability to communicate technical and strategic information clearly to internal leadership, external partners, and customer stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior government leaders or corporate executives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Commitment to safety, disciplined operations, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Department of War (DoW) process and experience dealing with relevant U.S. Government regulations is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Part 43, 121/135/141 environments is preferred.

What we offer in return:

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

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