Auburn University's School of Aviation is seeking to fill a Director of Aircraft Maintenance position, that is responsible for the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair for the Department of Professional Flight, ensuring fleet reliability and smooth operations.

The selected candidate will develop, maintain, and implement long-term goals and plans that complement the School's growth strategy, ensuring operations are conducted safely and in compliance with AU policy and procedures and FAA regulations and guidelines.

The Auburn University School of Aviation through education, research and outreach programs, develops highly desired graduates and thought leaders who will serve as a positive force in aviation and the world.Auburn University has been actively involved in aviation education for more than 80 years. We are centrally located in Alabama and well-connected to a hub of world-class aviation headquarters and organizations throughout the United States.


Auburn University is more than just an institution; it's a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference. Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it's reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.

1. Develops and executes strategies for maintaining Auburn University (AU) flight training aircraft and equipment (owned and leased) and external customer aircraft. Through subordinate staff, identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives to ensure operational effectiveness. Leads the development, communication, and implementation of efficient operational procedures, policies, and effective growth strategies for the department.

2. Provides leadership and operational support to a team of Aviation Maintenance Technicians, ensuring the department is sufficiently staffed, organized, trained, and fulfilling its responsibilities. Ensures staffing levels are optimized for all planned and anticipated activities occurring throughout the day, as well as after hours and on nights and weekends, as required. Full supervisory responsibility of others.

3. Oversees all inspections, repairs, and component changes and ensures the accompanying documentation are accomplished in accordance with the manufacturer or FAA approved procedures, conforming to quality control standards, on schedule, and in compliance with FAA regulations. Plans and prepares maintenance and repair estimates, determines scope of work, schedules, and assigns qualified personnel based on skill levels.

4. Ensures maintenance methods, procedures, and documentation are in compliance, through subordinate staff, with applicable Federal Aviation Administration approved procedures or accepted industry best practices, as applicable. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and university regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, work standards, quality, safety, health, environmental, and personnel management.

5. Responsible for the aircraft, tooling, equipment, materials, inventory, and activities within the hangar(s) and on the adjacent ramp(s) for all department personnel. Evaluates new equipment, software, tooling, or other technologies to enhance the quality of the maintenance program.

6. Maintains all necessary records and logbooks, including certification in the aircraft permanent maintenance records that the aircraft is approved and returned to service.

7. Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship between the aircraft maintenance operation and customers, vendors, service providers, and federal, state, and university regulatory agencies.

8. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices. Ability to effectively interact and tactfully communicate with various regulatory agencies' personnel, both in person and in writing. Must be able to read, write and understand safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), maintenance bulletins and procedure manuals. Must be able to interpret and understand FAA Airworthiness Directives and manufacturers Service Bulletins and Service Letters. Strong computer skills, including inventory and purchasing as well as aircraft maintenance records and manuals.

All senses must be correctable to performance required by industrial workplace safety standards (to include Color Vision (Snelling), Near/Intermediate Vision corrected to 20/20, sense of touch, hearing, and smell sufficient to detect subtle differences in condition or presentation that could affect the quality and safety of environment and work performed.

Strong computer skills, including Inventory and Purchasing as well as Aircraft Maintenance Records and Manuals.

FAA certificated Airframe and Power plant (A&P) Mechanic required.
Additional aviation maintenance-related certification and ratings desired.

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.