Director of Aviation Maintenance; Onsite

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US-CT-EAST GRANBY-200 ~ 200 Signature Way ~ OFFICE time type:
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** Date Posted:
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** United States of America
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* Location:

** US-CT-EAST GRANBY-200 ~ 200 Signature Way ~ OFFICE
** Position Role Type:
** Onsite
* * U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
** Security Clearance:
** None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:
** Position Overview
** The Director of Maintenance leads and manages all aircraft maintenance activities for a Part 91 corporate flight department operating a fleet of six business jets and two helicopters. This role is responsible for ensuring aircraft safety, regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and cost-effective maintenance while supporting executive and corporate travel requirements.
** Key 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
** Qualifications You Must Have
*** 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
** Qualifications We Prefer
*** 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
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* What We Offer:

** Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
*** As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of…