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Director of Maintenance


Safari Aviation, Inc.
3225 Akahi Street P.O. Box 1941
Lihue, HI, HI 96766
United States

Minimum Certification Required
Mechanic - A&P with Insp. Auth.
Minimum Flight Hours Required
Not Applicable
Industry
All Other Helicopter Jobs
Job Start Date
9/1/2026
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)



Employer
Safari Aviation, Inc.
Preston Myers
3225 Akahi Street P.O. Box 1941
Lihue, HI 96766
United States

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