Director of Maintenance

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

. Provide senior leadership oversight of the company maintenance operation and final authority to release airframes, engines, rotors, appliances, and component parts to service .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeKahului • Hawaii • United StatesLead💰 $131,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing maintenance operations for helicopters, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, and overseeing maintenance personnel training and development. Proficient in budget management, quality assurance, and maintaining airworthiness standards across multiple aircraft.

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FAA Regulations KnowledgeAircraft Maintenance ManagementLeadership and Team DevelopmentSafety Management System (SMS)Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification

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Hard Skills

Helicopter MaintenanceMaintenance Operations ManagementAvionics Systems TroubleshootingBudget ManagementInspection Record ManagementTool Calibration ProgramsQuality ManagementTraining Program DevelopmentAirworthiness ComplianceFAR Part 133/135 Operations

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMaintenance ManualsInspection AidsSpecial ToolsCalibration Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) CertificateInspector Authorization (IA) Certificate

Industry Keywords

FAR Part 145 Repair StationsAirbus HelicopterTurbomeca Arriel EnginesFAA FSDOMaintenance Management TrainingVendor StandardsAircraft Document ControlDOT/FAA Drug Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior leadership oversight of the company maintenance operation and final authority to release airframes, engines, rotors, appliances, and component parts to service
Ensure maintenance and inspection personnel are adequately trained and qualified
Oversee maintenance management training requirements and scheduled training planning
Support company goals through continuous quality management and company initiatives
Ensure employees follow company policies and procedures
Maintain direct communication with the local FAA FSDO Primary Maintenance Inspector
Liaise with OEM Field Service Representatives to resolve airworthiness matters
Perform duties required by the FAA-approved General Operations Manual and applicable FARs
Maintain maintenance manuals and documentation in compliance with FAA regulations
Ensure company aircraft remain airworthy and maintain aircraft document control
Plan, schedule, and forecast maintenance activities
Manage the maintenance department budget for more than 21 helicopters across more than 7 bases
Ensure inspection aids, special tools, and equipment are available, inspected, serviceable, and calibrated when applicable
Manage tool control and tool calibration programs
Ensure accurate and timely completion of inspection records, reports, and forms
Ensure incoming parts and supplies undergo receiving inspection for airworthiness
Maintain vendor and agency standards for aircraft-airworthiness products, services, and materials
Track required inspections, TBO, and life-limited components and parts
Participate in recruiting mechanics and maintenance management staff
Oversee mechanic apprentice development
Conduct weekly meetings with maintenance management staff
Provide weekly leadership updates on aircraft availability, delays, out-of-service aircraft, and monthly budget tracking
Ensure aircraft, maintenance, and flight records comply with FAA regulations, manufacturer programs, Airworthiness Directives, and company policies
Ensure periodic aircraft-records, base, and systems audits
Directly supervise Maintenance department employees, including hiring, training, work assignment, performance management, and conflict resolution
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from a four-year college or university and 10 or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience maintaining helicopters and/or managing maintenance operations for F.A.R. Part 133/135 operators and/or F.A.R. Part 145 Repair Stations
6 years’ experience as an aircraft maintenance manager/supervisor for aircraft operated under FAA Part 133/135; experience in FAA AAIP, CAMP and MEL programs preferred
5 years of experience on Airbus Helicopter (formerly Eurocopter) and Turbomeca Arriel engines preferred
Aircraft avionics experience involving maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of avionics systems
Experience overseeing multiple aircraft and maintenance technicians; experience in Part 145 operations and regulations strongly preferred
Thorough knowledge and understanding of FAA Regulations
Experience with a Safety Management System (SMS)
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required
Inspector Authorization (IA) certificate preferred
Strong leadership, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to take initiative and create, implement, and improve policies and procedures
Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing requirements
Regular scheduled attendance required
Willingness/ability to travel approximately 60%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Reasonable accommodations for disabled employees
Equal employment opportunity protections
Drug/alcohol testing as required by DOT/FAA regulations