Director of Maintenance, Aviation

About the role

Samaritan's Purse is looking for an experienced Director of Maintenance to lead the aviation maintenance program for its Mission Aviation Services in Monrovia, Liberia. The role reports to the Program Director and focuses on safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft inspections, including pre‑flight checks.
• Ensure continued airworthiness in line with FAA requirements and 14 CFR regulations.
• Carry out engineering duties, maintain accurate aircraft records, and forecast parts needs.
• Ship, track, and oversee repair/overhaul of parts.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, and ground‑loading equipment.
• Schedule inspections in coordination with the Program Director.
• Manage spare‑parts inventory at appropriate stock levels.
• Keep aircraft clean, perform line service during refueling, and assist with loading/unloading.
• Supervise the maintenance base and launch operations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• College or university program certificate with 8‑10 years of related aviation experience.
• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Current FAA Inspection Authorization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FAA 14 CFR regulations.
• Experience with Bell helicopters and/or Cessna 208/PT6 engines strongly desired.
• Experience living or working overseas preferred.
• 12 credit hours of college‑level Biblical Studies (required or to be completed after hire).

Required skills

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification
• FAA Inspection Authorization
• Knowledge of FAA 14 CFR regulatory standards
• Maintenance of Bell helicopters
• Maintenance of Cessna 208/PT6 engines
• Aircraft inspection and engineering procedures
• Aircraft records and inventory management
• Operation of aircraft ground and loading equipment
• Line service and refueling procedures