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About the Role

The Dedicated Director of Maintenance (DOM) will direct and oversee all activities, maintenance programs, inspections, analytics, projections, coordination, and project management for the assigned aircraft. This role is crucial for maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency for the Gulfstream GV.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the Clay Lacy Team, its vision, mission and values.
• Work productively with aircraft crew members to support their missions and owner expectations.
• Be present for all aircraft arrivals and departures at the designated 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 inspection after each trip.
• Coordinate moderate and heavy maintenance in efficient intervals to optimize aircraft dispatchability, considering owner schedule and cohesive planning with crew and aircraft management team.
• Establish an environment where personnel comments, concerns, and suggestions are handled and shared with the aircraft management team.
• Establish and maintain records as required by FARs, manufacturer, and Clay Lacy company policies in accordance with Part 91 or Part 135 standards and requirements.
• Ensure high levels of customer service are provided to Clay Lacy and its customers.
• Become familiar with and improve vendor/supplier relationships, contracts, and support services.
• Anticipate client and crew needs to continually improve support and service levels.
• Represent Clay Lacy in aviation matters through trade associations, the FAA, state or municipal aviation bodies, airport management, community organizations, and contract agencies.
• Maintain high morale through awareness of Clay Lacy department policies, employee development programs, and periodic department meetings fostering best practices in communication of ideas, goals, and objectives.
• Act as resident expert on all aspects of safety.
• Act as liaison with safety organizations on matters of industry safety concerns.
• Identify and report safety hazards utilizing CLA’s SMS program to identify and mitigate risk.
• Be onsite a minimum of four days a week to provide preventative maintenance outside of scheduled maintenance.
• Provide the Aircraft Management Team with a 24-month projection, updated monthly, inclusive of downtime, estimated costs (man-hours), and coordination.
• Review vendor invoices and close out work orders in a timely manner.
• Provide weekly maintenance schedule updates to Clay Lacy leadership team and/or aircraft management team.
• Update monthly maintenance projections and communicate to aircraft management team for awareness.
• Input and update all aircraft discrepancies in Corridor tracking program.
• Update FL3XX system with aircraft maintenance events on aircraft schedule for visibility.
• Utilize HubSpot for all aircraft AOG events and/or any discrepancy that has the potential to create trip interruption.
• Coordinate with the Clay Lacy Director of Maintenance or Assistant Director of Maintenance quarterly to audit assigned aircraft and records.
• Report all aborted flights and diversions to the Director of Maintenance or Assistant Director of Maintenance.
• Produce a MIR and/or SDR for all aborted or diverted flights.
• Send completed work packages, Logbook Entry, and 102 Airworthiness Release form (without signature) to assigned Clay Lacy Shared Director of Maintenance for review.
• Ensure work packages are reviewed and all RII items are identified before the package is sent to the maintenance provider for quoting.
• Review aircraft CB/SB and ADs quarterly and identify any CB/SBs that will increase aircraft dispatch reliability.
• Produce a 12-month maintenance budget for each assigned aircraft, submitted to the Director of Maintenance or Assistant Director of Maintenance prior to the end of October annually.
• Complete verification that all third-party maintenance providers utilized are approved Clay Lacy vendors prior to any work performed on the assigned aircraft.
• Scan and send all completed work packages to the Clay Lacy records department via email after auditing by the DDOM.
• Create all parts ordering, service request, and P.O. requests through Corridor.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 10 years of A&P related duties with some experience in maintaining aircraft models being assigned.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing subordinates or contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Able and willing to travel for all aircraft maintenance events not completed at home-base.
• Willingness to work long and sometimes irregular hours.
• Possess calmness under pressure with professionalism and service to client and colleague alike.
• Residency within a three-hour drivable commuting distance of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) or willingness to relocate is required.
• Must be able to pass DOT/FAA drug screening, background checks and submit to random drug/alcohol test when required.
• Comply with all Federal Aviation regulations, company operations manual, operations specifications, standard operating procedures, and company policies & procedures.

Skills

• Customer relations
• Customer-centric solutions
• Urgency and enthusiasm for new opportunities and challenges
• Collaboration
• Clear communication for varied audiences and modes
• Building trust and confidence through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Interpersonal abilities
• Management abilities
• Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft inspection
• Project management
• Coordination
• Analytics
• Projections
• Vendor management
• Budgeting
• Record keeping
• Safety management systems (SMS)
• Corridor tracking program
• FL3XX system
• HubSpot

Location

• Austin, TX (KAUS)

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 10 years of A&P related duties
• 3 years of management experience

Education Level

• Associate or Bachelor's degree strongly preferred or equivalent experience (A&P)
• Current and valid US issued FAA A&P Certificate

Salary/Compensations

• $210,000 - $270,000

Benefits

• Fully paid medical/healthcare premium
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

About the Company

• 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.
• Curiosity and continuous learning are valued, and teamwork is essential.
• We offer opportunities to grow your career and be part of shaping the future of private aviation in a supportive, high-performing environment where every detail matters.

Equal Opportunity

• Clay Lacy Aviation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.