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Aircraft Operations Leader needed for this cutting edge technology shaping the aviation industry.

Challenge your senior level operations management and leadership skills to contribute to the strategies and revenue streams in avionics equipment products as the Director of Aircraft Operations for this mid-sized financially stable and growing aviation communication company.

This $20M company needs your help to grow to $500M in the next 5 years.

As the Director of Aircraft Operations you will

Oversee the testing production inspection and maintenance support of all The company’s avionics equipment. Performance is rewarded and respected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and retain top engineering talent to build and direct a team capable of leading the company’s aircraft inspection and maintenance requirements. Provide leadership professional development mentoring performance management technical direction and support;
• Direct the development of moderately complex aircraft modification specifications and procedures as well as the development aircraft modification designs and approve associated technical reports and final designs;
• Act as the authority on FAA and company safety and performance standards. Direct all operations engineering activities to be in compliance with such;
• Demonstrate proactive and creative engineering judgment in anticipating and solving procedural issues that may impact project schedules;
• Oversee the operations engineering team in the production testing and mechanical support of cabin RF equipment (antenna cabling matching networks…);
• Develop and direct inspection and maintenance programs to ensure federal compliance and reliable equipment performance;
• Maintain a current and up-to-date knowledge in the field in order to recommend process changes or innovations that will improve the quality economy and effectiveness of the Company’s airborne equipment.
• Report to the VP of Operations

LOCATION: Chicago ILL. Metro area
Highly competitive salary with great benefits - relocation.

What we need from you:
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience in supporting FAA certification projects and/or related activities
• Knowledge of wireless airborne equipment and their use aboard commercial airlines
• Experience in developing Supplemental Type Certificate packages and working with the FAA regulators
• Experience working with teams of senior management design teams and various internal/external customers as well as experience in various engineering activities including avionics and wireless communications
• Must be familiar with commercial and private aircraft systems operations and service documents
• Background with Federal Regulations (FAR 21 23 25)
• Ability to clearly identify procedural and certification problems and work to solve these problems in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures

Only candidates with aviation product operations leadership experience will be considered. We can not release information about the company unless we have a current resume from you.
Email qualified chronological resume to Gary Perman resumes@permantech.com
Include Job Code #DOA in subject line
You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
360-835-2205


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