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RTX · 18 hours ago

Director of Aviation Maintenance (Onsite)

US-CT-EAST GRANBY-200 ~ 200 Signature Way ~ OFFICE

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$132K/yr - $252K/yr

7+ years exp

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Director of Aviation Maintenance will lead all aircraft maintenance activities for a corporate flight department, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness while managing a fleet of business jets and helicopters.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of all aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance programs

Plan, schedule, and oversee all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications

Lead maintenance strategy for a mixed fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft

Serve as the primary liaison with the FAA, OEMs, maintenance vendors, and MRO facilities

Manage maintenance records, logbooks, and electronic tracking systems

Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations, warranty claims, and maintenance programs

Coordinate Aircraft-on Ground (AOG) events and recovery efforts

Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget and long-term cost forecasts

Lead, supervise, and mentor in-house maintenance staff, contracted maintenance personnel, and interns

Support aircraft acquisitions, dispositions, inspections, and major modifications

Manage the maintenance component of the Safety Management System (SMS)

Conduct and support internal and external audits, inspections, and quality assurance reviews

Qualification

FAA A&P CertificateAircraft maintenance experienceFAA regulations knowledgeMaintenance tracking softwareFixedRotary wing experienceInspection Authorization (IA)Leadership skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience in aircraft maintenance, including leadership or management roles

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and corporate aviation best practices

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

Inspection Authorization (IA)

Experience with both fixed and rotary wing fleets

Experience supporting aircraft acquisition, acceptance, and entry-into-service processes

Familiarity with maintenance tracking software such as CAMP

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Retirement and work/life benefits

Parental (including paternal) leave

Flexible work schedules

Achievement awards

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees