Director of Aviation Maintenance Hot

Director of Aviation Maintenance job at Extra Aircraft USA LP in Deland FL

Description, duties, responsibilities

Extra USA, LP is a growing business and is seeking a full-time, on-site, Lead Aircraft Mechanic for our shop located in Deland, FL. The Lead Aircraft Mechanic will be responsible for overseeing aircraft assembly, maintenance and repairs, conducting inspections, troubleshooting aircraft systems, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role will play a key part in the continued expansion of the company in the US market. This role also has the potential for travel in support of our customers and their aircraft.

Working Conditions:

All work is conducted in an aircraft hangar at KDED

Hangar is located in Central Florida; temperatures may exceed 90 degrees during summer months.

Qualifications/Experience

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification (Required)
• Minimum 5 years' experience as an A&P (Required)
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance or related field (Preferred)
• Ability to become an EXTRA Aircraft Certified Mechanic (at company expense) within 6 months of beginning employment. (Required)
• Ability to become an IA Certified Mechanic within 6 months of beginning employment. (Required)
• Ability to provide standard A&P tool kit (Required)
• Knowledge of Lycoming Engines (Required)
• Knowledge of composite repair, a plus
• Ability to perform aircraft touch-up painting, a plus
• Knowledge of basic avionics repair and maintenance, a plus

General Required Skills and Job Functions:

• Aircraft Structures and Aircraft Systems skills
• Power Plant and Aircraft Maintenance skills
• Experience in aircraft maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and safety standards
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with international teams
• Be able to lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to climb ladders, apply finger and hand dexterity in using hand tools, be able to move around the shop/hangar area and within aircraft continuously throughout the workday.
• Any other job-related duties assigned with the highest level of ethics, integrity, safety, and honesty.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the successful applicant. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the successful applicant. The successful applicant may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Extra Aircraft USA LP Company Overview

The Extra Aircraft company was established in 1980 as Extra Flugzeugbau in Germany by Walter Extra, an aerobatic pilot, to design and develop his own aerobatic aircraft. The company is located at Dinslaken airfield in Hünxe, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Today, that initiative has become the championship-based EXTRA aircraft line-up, including the aerobatic EA-200, EA-300L, EA-300LP, EA-330LT, EA330LC, EA330LX, EA-330SC, EA-330SX and Extra NG aircraft. Each design masterfully blending performance and economy with the pure joy of flying. In 2022, Extra Aircraft elected to open a dedicated service and sales center in the USA, located in Deland Florida. Extra Aircraft USA, LP provides sales, aviation maintenance services and parts for the North American Market.