State of Maryland

A Maryland State Police (MSP) Director of Maintenance is the managerial level of operational work within the Aviation Command of the Maryland State Police.  The employee in this classification is responsible for managing, directing and overseeing administration of the Maintenance Operations Program for the Maryland State Police fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.  The employee in this classification ensures proper aircraft maintenance, production control, and airworthy conditions at all times in accordance with the applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations, manufacturer’s specifications and the Maryland State Police Repair Station manual.  The employee in this classification supervises the MSP Maintenance Control Supervisor classifications within the Aircraft Maintenance Division and has oversight of a $6 million operating budget for the Maintenance Operations.

The employee in this classification receives managerial or executive supervision from a higher-level manager or an executive. Employee is subject to 24-hour on-call duty during emergencies and staff shortages. Work is performed in a hangar or an office.

Positions in this classification are evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology.  The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of the class specification.

Responsible for the overall operation of Aviation Command’s Maintenance Operations;

Maintains the Aviation Command's compliance with current FAA Regulations, Inspection/Compliance Standards, Departmental policies and procedures;

Ensures all aircraft are maintained in airworthy condition;

Responsible for planning, scheduling and forecasting maintenance activities and managing a comprehensive maintenance budget;

Ensures adequate inspection aids, special tools and equipment are available, inspected and maintained in a serviceable condition;

Ensures all maintenance personnel performing maintenance and inspections have adequate training and are appropriately qualified to perform the work which they have been assigned;

Oversees maintenance management personnel training requirements and provide input on planning of all scheduled training;

Manages company tool control and tool calibration program to ensure all tools and test equipment are inspected and maintained in a serviceable and, when applicable, in calibrated conditions;

Ensures accurate and timely execution of all required inspection records, reports and forms;

Conducts internal and external facility audits as necessary;

Ensures all required inspections, TBO and life limited components/parts are tracked on all aircrafts;

Ensures aircraft records, maintenance data, and flight data are maintained in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies;

Ensures aircraft and engine maintenance logs and maintenance records are screened and monitored to ensure compliance with current regulations, manufacturer maintenance programs, airworthiness directives, and company policies;

Sets goals and objectives and develops plans for implementation;

Represents the Department when testifying in front of State legislators on a host of aviation related topics;

Writes position papers on proposed legislation;

Acts as the liaison with the FAA and other agencies;

Performs other related duties.

Candidates for this classification must have the following qualifications:

· Exceptional management skills to oversee a large repair station operation;

· Skill in evaluating program needs and making appropriate recommendations;

· A thorough knowledge and understanding of the FAA regulations;

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with varying levels within the Department, federal, State and local governments;

· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;

· Working knowledge of the aircraft used in Aviation Command;

· Skill and ability to maintain and prepare a budget; and

· Knowledge of safety and security protocols.

Education:   A Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management or similar field   from an accredited college or university.  

Experience: Four years of Aviation Management experience in multi aircraft operation.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute four additional years of Aviation Management experience for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the Aviation Machinist Mate classifications or Aviation, Maintenance Management, or Aircraft Maintenance specialty codes in the Aviation Maintenance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

3. Employees in this classification must possess a valid and current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate.

4. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, therefore will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Class Descriptions are broad descriptions covering groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies.  Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

Class Descriptions provide information about the Nature of Work, Examples of Work, General Requirements and Acknowledgements.  The Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Minimum Education and Experience Requirements; Special Requirements; and recruitment and testing procedures are set by the using agency.

This is a Management Service classification in the State Personnel Management System.  All positions in this classification are Management Service positions.

This classification is not assigned to a bargaining unit, as indicated by the designation of S (Supervisor), M (Manager), T (Agency Head), U (Board or Commission Member), W (Student), X (Used by Agency or Excluded by Executive Order), or Z (Confidential).  As provided by State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 3-102 Annotated Code of Maryland, special    appointment, temporary, contractual, supervisory, managerial and confidential employees are excluded from collective bargaining.  Additionally, certain executive branch agencies are exempt from collective bargaining and all positions in those agencies are excluded from collective bargaining.