Oregon, United States – based Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA), a U.S.-based leading provider of helicopter and airplane pilot career training, shared that it is seeking to hire a Maintenance Manager to be based in Redmond, Oregon. Please see an extract of the job position below.

Hillsboro Aero Academy is hiring a Maintenance Manager to oversee production, safety, and quality standards for its Part 145 Repair Station. The academy operates a diverse fleet, including Cessna, Piper, and Robinson Helicopters, flying over 80,000 hours annually. This role is critical to ensuring efficient maintenance operations and compliance with FAA regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure shop productivity while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Oversee maintenance of training aircraft (Cessna and Piper)
• Assign jobs, manage workloads, and schedule maintenance, repairs, and projects
• Provide technical support to mechanics and flight school students
• Coordinate off-site repairs with staff and vendors
• Forecast and plan scheduled maintenance for the fleet
• Maintain shop cleanliness and manage interaction with dispatch staff
• Spend 70% of time on the shop floor

Candidate Requirements

Required

• FAA A&P Certificate
• At least 2 years of experience working with similar piston aircraft
• General aviation piston airplane and helicopter experience in a production shop
• Experience working in a Part 145 Repair Station
• Proven leadership ability

Preferred

• FAA IA Certificate
• 5+ years of experience with the same fleet type
• Experience supervising employees in a shop environment

Benefits Offered

• Affordable healthcare benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO: 20 days (in first 2 years), 25 days (after 2 years), 30 days (after 5 years)
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• 2-week sabbatical after 5 years
• Discounted flight training
• Employee recognition program

To learn more about the role and to apply, please visit the job post.

Source: Hillsboro Aero Academy