Director of Maintenance - Gulfstream G600 | KSJC

Overview

At Clay Lacy Aviation, we’ve built a legacy of excellence by combining innovation, safety, and exceptional service. We’re looking for people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to doing the right thing. Here, curiosity and continuous learning are valued, and teamwork is essential. If you’re ready to contribute your skills in a supportive, high-performing environment where every detail matters, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career and be part of shaping the future of private aviation.

Title:

Dedicated Director of Maintenance (DOM)
Aircraft:
Gulfstream G600

Location:

San Jose, CA (KSJC)
Type:
Full-time only; no contract
Operation: 91

Compensation/Benefits:

$305,; fully paid medical/healthcare premium.

• Direct and oversee all activities related to maintenance programs, inspections, analytics, projections, coordination, and project management for the assigned aircraft.
• Adhere to and promote the Clay Lacy Vision, Mission, and Values daily.
• Collaborate with aircraft crew members to support missions and owner expectations; be present for aircraft arrivals and departures at the home base and surrounding airports within reason.
• Maintain and adjust daily workflow for proper decision-making on maintenance-related resources for the assigned aircraft.
• Complete light and moderate work on aircraft, including pre/postflight inspections after each trip.
• Coordinate moderate and heavy maintenance in efficient intervals to optimize dispatchability, considering owner schedule and coordination with the crew and aircraft management team.
• Foster an environment where comments, concerns, and suggestions are shared with the aircraft management team.
• Establish and maintain records as required by FARs, manufacturer, and Clay Lacy policies in accordance with Part 91 or Part 135 standards.
• Ensure high levels of customer service for Clay Lacy and its customers.
• Improve vendor/supplier relationships, contracts, and support services; anticipate client and crew needs to continually improve support and service.
• Represent Clay Lacy in aviation matters through relevant trade associations, FAA, aviation authorities, airport management, community organizations, and contract agencies.
• Maintain morale through awareness of department policies, employee development programs, and regular department meetings; promote best practices in communication of ideas, goals, and objectives.
• Act as resident expert on safety matters; liaise with safety organizations on industry safety concerns.
• Identify and report safety hazards using CLA’s SMS program to mitigate risk.
• Be onsite at a minimum of four days a week to provide preventive maintenance outside scheduled maintenance.
• Provide a 24-month maintenance projection, updated monthly, including downtime and estimated man-hours and costs; coordinate accordingly.
• Review vendor invoices and close out work orders in a timely manner.
• Provide weekly maintenance schedule updates to Clay Lacy leadership and/or the aircraft management team; update monthly maintenance projections and communicate with the aircraft management team.
• Input and update all aircraft discrepancies in Corridor tracking; update FL3XX with maintenance events for aircraft schedule visibility.
• Utilize Hub Spot for AOG events or discrepancies that could cause trip interruptions.
• Coordinate quarterly with the Clay Lacy Director of Maintenance or Assistant Director of Maintenance to audit assigned aircraft and records.
• Report all aborted flights and diversions to the Director of Maintenance or Assistant Director; prepare MIR and/or SDR for all aborted or diverted flights.
• Upon work completion, send the work package, Logbook Entry, and 102 Airworthiness Release form for review; ensure RII items are identified before sending packages to the maintenance provider.
• Review Aircraft CB/SB and ADs quarterly; identify CB/SB changes to improve dispatch reliability.
• Produce a 12-month maintenance budget for each assigned aircraft; submission to the Director of Maintenance or Assistant Director before the end of October annually.
• Verify that all third-party maintenance providers used are approved Clay Lacy vendors prior to…