Job Overview:

This position ensures the safe, efficient, and mission-aligned operation of all aircraft maintenance activities through planning, workflow oversight, and team management. The Hangar Director is a member of the leadership team and reports directly to the President.

Location: Midwest, USA
Salary: 90-120k

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead, manage and supervise hangar staff and volunteers, promoting teamwork, effective communication, safety, and mission alignment.
  • Ensures that all aircraft maintenance complies with FAA standards, prioritizing safety above all else.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly hangar.
  • Ensure all logbooks, manuals and materials are kept current for each aircraft.
  • Manage hangar workflow, ensuring maintenance priorities align with program schedules and aircraft readiness.
  • Liaise between hangar operations, administration, and programs.
  • Oversee hangar budget, parts, tooling, and vendor relationships.
  • Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures and maintenance tracking systems.
  • Contributes to organizational strategic goals and makes recommendations for process improvement.
  • Embraces the mission, vision and culture statement of the organization.
  • Conducts all business on behalf of the organization in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and represents the organization in a professional manner to the public.

Direct Reports:

  • A&P Mechanics
  • Avionics Technician
  • Maintenance Contractors
  • Hangar Volunteer Team

Education & Experience Required:

  • Proven experience in aviation management, operations, or hangar administration.
  • Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance and FAA regulations.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with experience supervising teams.
  • Highly organized, with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Current A&P or A&P/IA certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to transport and operate heavy tools and equipment. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to work in varying temperatures both indoors and outdoors.

Working Conditions:

  • Potential hazards associated with working around aircraft, electricity, pressurized air, hydraulic systems, use of hand and power tools, solvents, lubricants, and other combustible substances (i.e.: aircraft fuel.)

Compensation:

  • This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the President. Benefits including health, dental, and vision are available. A generous vacation and time-off policy is offered.
  • Salary Range: $90,000–$120,00.00, commensurate with experience and qualifications.