Assistant Director of Maintenance (Aviation)

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Full-time 4-on/4-off schedule, with travel up to 25% and variable shifts including weekends and holidays. On-call duty is required during specified periods.

Company

hirify.global is a private aviation company operating a curated fleet and providing private jet charter and Jet Club services.

What you will do

• Oversee maintenance readiness and dispatch availability for the assigned fleet.
• Lead and mentor contracted maintenance providers while enforcing safety and performance standards.
• Monitor fleet KPIs, including dispatch availability, return-to-service times, and deferral management.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, parts, manpower, and tooling with Maintenance Control, Planning, Supply Chain, QA, and Flight Operations.
• Analyze MELs, delays, and AOG events, then implement corrective actions to reduce recurrence and aircraft downtime.
• Act as the escalation point for technical issues and contribute fleet-specific reporting, recommendations, and process improvements.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required.
• 3–5 years of Textron Cessna Citation experience.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States and provide two forms of Federal Identification.
• Safety-sensitive role subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical, documentation, communication, critical-thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or GED required; a bachelor's degree in aviation management or equivalent is preferred.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in aviation management or equivalent.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with generous time off.
• Benefits package including 401(k) matching.
• Relocation assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Work in a safety-focused aviation environment with an emphasis on service and operational excellence.