Papua New Guinea Director of Maintenance

Reports to: Country Director on all matters
Works closely with: All maintenance personnel and department heads

Could your maintenance leadership help keep mission aircraft ready, safe, and available for the work ahead?

Samaritan Aviation is seeking a Papua New Guinea Director of Maintenance to lead maintenance staff, schedules, training, records, and resources in support of efficient and safe flight operations. This leader will oversee aircraft and component maintenance, regulatory compliance, staff competency, record keeping, and continuous improvement. This role calls for technical excellence and steady leadership, but it reaches beyond the hangar. The Director of Maintenance will also provide spiritual oversight to the maintenance team and participate in ministry opportunities in Wewak and along the Sepik.

Position Responsibilities

• Acquire a CASA LAME IA license.
• Ensure the continued airworthiness of Samaritan Aviation aircraft.
• Ensure adequate maintenance personnel, tools, spare parts, and other resources are available to support maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance work is conducted safely and in full compliance with organizational procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained and possess the competence required for their designated roles.
• Maintain maintenance records in a manner acceptable to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
• Address internal quality assurance or external audit findings with appropriate corrective actions.
• Hold regular meetings with senior staff to discuss workplace issues, identify areas for improvement, and uphold safety standards.
• Oversee hangar employees.

Position Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required.
• Inspection Authorization required.
• Technical records and/or inventory management experience.
• Management and leadership experience required.
• Two years living and/or working overseas preferred.
• Embrace Samaritan Aviation’s IMPACT values: Integrity, Ministry Focused, Persistent and Committed, Adaptable, Collaborative, and Technical Excellence.

Ministry Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual oversight of the maintenance staff.
• Participate in outreach and evangelism opportunities in Wewak and along the Sepik.
• Be willing and able to assist in Samaritan Aviation hospital ministry.