Director of Aircraft Maintenance Operations

Job Description

About the Company STS Technical Services is a Top 100 staffing firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States, connecting skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact. Role Overview STS Technical Services is hiring a Director of Aircraft Maintenance Operations in Oscoda, Michigan. This is a direct-hire, full-time leadership opportunity overseeing daily engine maintenance, production, stockroom and materials operations while providing leadership across multiple functional teams. The role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality operations while meeting customer requirements, FAA regulations and company standards, and for coordinating maintenance and production planning, monitoring engine and component repair progress, supporting workforce development and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations for engine maintenance, production, stockroom and materials departments Lead and support department personnel through training, development, performance management and staffing activities Coordinate maintenance and production planning activities to maintain productivity and meet delivery goals Ensure appropriate staffing, training, equipment and materials are available to support operational requirements Drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, cost, productivity and on-time delivery Ensure maintenance documentation and required entries are completed accurately and in accordance with applicable regulations Monitor engine and component repair progress, work-in-process status, cycle times and financial performance related to operations Communicate with customers regarding repair status, labor hours, progress and discrepancies Conduct production and materials meetings and provide operational leadership and guidance to department teams Ensure facilities, tools and equipment are properly maintained and established safety standards are consistently followed Work closely with Shift Leads and provide operational support during off-shift hours as needed Participate in hiring, employee evaluations, training and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies, and perform additional duties as assigned by the Accountable Manager Licences & Qualifications Required: valid FAA A&P or Powerplant certification High school diploma or GED Valid driver's license, and a valid passport within 90 days of hire Successful completion of required TSA Security Training and FAA drug and alcohol screening; ability to meet applicable TSA and FAA security requirements and complete CHRC and/or STA requirements as applicable Experience At least 10 years of aircraft engine maintenance experience At least five years of supervisory experience, or demonstrated experience managing inspection and/or production operations Strong knowledge of aircraft engine production and a strong understanding of applicable FAA regulations Ability to read and interpret technical, maintenance, safety and procedural documents Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, and to remain calm and respond quickly in time-sensitive situations Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; ability to read, write and speak English fluently Ability to travel on short notice for line maintenance, aircraft recovery or repair assignments, including overnight and potentially extended travel Ability to operate company vehicles and equipment, and to maintain required tools for the position What We Offer Competitive salaried compensation based on experience and qualifications 401(k) with employer match Health, dental and vision insurance; HSA and FSA options Paid time off, paid holidays and paid parental leave Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs Tuition reimbursement and employee recognition programs Additional bonus, differential, trip and overtime opportunities as applicable Additional Information Employment type: direct hire, full-time. Location: Oscoda, Michigan. Date posted: 24 September 2026. No requisition reference is published; the stable key is the job listing slug director-aircraft-maintenance-operations-jobs-oscoda-michigan. STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Oversee daily operations for engine maintenance, production, stockroom and materials departments
• Lead and support department personnel through training, development, performance management and staffing activities
• Coordinate maintenance and production planning activities to maintain productivity and meet delivery goals
• Ensure appropriate staffing, training, equipment and materials are available to support operational requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, cost, productivity and on-time delivery
• Ensure maintenance documentation and required entries are completed accurately and in accordance with applicable regulations
• Monitor engine and component repair progress, work-in-process status, cycle times and financial performance related to operations
• Communicate with customers regarding repair status, labor hours, progress and discrepancies
• Conduct production and materials meetings and provide operational leadership and guidance to department teams
• Ensure facilities, tools and equipment are properly maintained and established safety standards are consistently followed
• Work closely with Shift Leads and provide operational support during off-shift hours as needed
• Participate in hiring, employee evaluations, training and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies, and perform additional duties as assigned by the Accountable Manager
• Required: valid FAA A&P or Powerplant certification
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license, and a valid passport within 90 days of hire
• Successful completion of required TSA Security Training and FAA drug and alcohol screening; ability to meet applicable TSA and FAA security requirements and complete CHRC and/or STA requirements as applicable
• At least 10 years of aircraft engine maintenance experience
• At least five years of supervisory experience, or demonstrated experience managing inspection and/or production operations
• Strong knowledge of aircraft engine production and a strong understanding of applicable FAA regulations
• Ability to read and interpret technical, maintenance, safety and procedural documents
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, and to remain calm and respond quickly in time-sensitive situations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to travel on short notice for line maintenance, aircraft recovery or repair assignments, including overnight and potentially extended travel
• Ability to operate company vehicles and equipment, and to maintain required tools for the position

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance; HSA and FSA options
• Paid time off, paid holidays and paid parental leave
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• Additional bonus, differential, trip and overtime opportunities as applicable