Aviation Maintenance Foreman – Job Opening

About the Role

The Maintenance Foreman plays a key leadership role within our FAA Part 145 Repair Station and Part 91 operations, overseeing inspection, repair, and maintenance activities to ensure the safety, quality, and reliability of aircraft. This position is based in Newport News, VA and reports directly to the Director of Maintenance.
You will join a dedicated Maintenance team that works closely with Avionics, Structures, Quality, and Materials to support compliant, efficient, and customer‑focused maintenance operations.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader capable of managing daily maintenance operations while ensuring full compliance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and OEM requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, safety‑driven aviation environment and can effectively mentor, coordinate, and support maintenance personnel.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Ensuring compliance with FAA Part 145 regulations, RSM, QCM, and all applicable safety standards.
• Staying current with Airworthiness Directives, service bulletins, and manufacturer publications.
• Managing audits, inspections, certifications, and FAA interactions.
• Ensuring accurate documentation of all maintenance actions.

Maintenance Operations Management

• Overseeing daily inspections, repairs, overhauls, and modifications.
• Supervising A&P mechanics, repairmen, and support staff.
• Collaborating with Avionics and Structures leaders for scheduling and project execution.
• Assigning project leads, managing labor planning, and prioritizing workflow.
• Ensuring use of approved data, tooling, and maintaining Tool Control/FOD programs.

Personnel Leadership

• Training, mentoring, and evaluating maintenance staff.
• Conducting recurrent training and promoting a culture of safety and accountability.

Quality & Safety Assurance

• Supporting quality procedures and resolving discrepancies.
• Enforcing SMS practices and ensuring prompt reporting of safety issues.

Customer & Vendor Interaction

• Communicating job status, discrepancies, and timelines with customers.
• Coordinating with the Materials Department and outside vendors for tooling, parts, and support.
• Ensuring timely, high‑quality, on‑budget service delivery.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate records for maintenance, training, tooling, and equipment.
• Preparing reports, analyzing performance data, and recommending process improvements.
• Leading the Daily Fleet Status meeting with detailed maintenance updates.

You Must Have

Required Qualifications

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role within a Part 145 environment.
• Strong knowledge of 14 CFR Part 145, Part 43, and Part 65.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and repair schemes.
• Demonstrated leadership in a high‑paced, regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Inspection Authorization (IA) or experience as a Chief Inspector or Quality Manager.
• Experience with Learjet and Gulfstream platforms.
• Familiarity with enterprise maintenance tracking systems (e.g., CAMP, Corridor, TRAX).

Job Requirements

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to safety and quality.
• Proficiency with MS Office and digital maintenance systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work in hangar/industrial environments with exposure to noise, fumes, and hazards, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Aery Aviation job descriptions are meant as summarizations only. They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position.

If this opportunity excites you, come join our team! For Aery Aviation, the question isn’t: “Can we?” When others are limited in the common approach, Aery Aviation jumps into higher gear asking, “How can we do this?” and then proceeds into problem-solving for customers. This is what customers appreciate most about Aery Aviation - avid tenacity. It’s not cookie cutter production that Aery Aviation is cultivating; it is projects that inspire the Aery Aviation work-family to come together and brainstorm, excited to come to work every day because there is always something inventive and interesting to work on.

Our Benefits:
We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Learn more about Aery Aviation, LLC at www.aeryaviation.com.
 
Aery Aviation, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aery Aviation, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

About Aery Aviation LLC

Aery Aviation, LLC is an aviation services organization whose focus is on the engineering, certification, and production associated with aircraft modifications. Our team has significant experience spanning everything from single engine ISR aircraft for government utilization to widebody VVIP interior completions. From design to delivery, Aery provides turnkey, bespoke solutions for our clientele.