Director of Aviation Maintenance (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST GRANBY-200 ~ 200 Signature Way ~ OFFICE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

Position Overview

The Director of Maintenance leads and manages all aircraft maintenance activities for a Part 91 corporate flight department operating a fleet of six business jets and two helicopters. This role is responsible for ensuring aircraft safety, regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and cost-effective maintenance while supporting executive and corporate travel requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of all aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance programs

• Plan, schedule, and oversee all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications

• Lead maintenance strategy for a mixed fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft

• Serve as the primary liaison with the FAA, OEMs, maintenance vendors, and MRO facilities

• Manage maintenance records, logbooks, and electronic tracking systems

• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations, warranty claims, and maintenance programs

• Coordinate Aircraft-on Ground (AOG) events and recovery efforts

• Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget and long-term cost forecasts

• Lead, supervise, and mentor in-house maintenance staff, contracted maintenance personnel, and interns

• Support aircraft acquisitions, dispositions, inspections, and major modifications

• Manage the maintenance component of the Safety Management System (SMS)  

• Conduct and support internal and external audits, inspections, and quality assurance reviews

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience in aircraft maintenance, including leadership or management roles

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and corporate aviation best practices

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Qualifications We Prefer

• Inspection Authorization (IA)

• Experience with both fixed and rotary wing fleets

• Experience supporting aircraft acquisition, acceptance, and entry-into-service processes

• Familiarity with maintenance tracking software such as CAMP

 

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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