Aircraft Maintenance Manager I (Deploy Only)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Manager I in Englewood, CO to oversee all aircraft maintenance activities, ensuring safety, airworthiness, and cost efficiency. You will plan schedules, supervise teams, and ensure compliance with FAA/EASA regulations while deploying as required to CONUS/OCONUS locations.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and regulatory expertise, with readiness to travel and obtain/maintain US DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years of aviation experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA and EASA regulations.
• Willingness to travel outside the continental US and deploy OCONUS.
• Ability to meet DoD and security clearance requirements.
• Excellent communication and budgeting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule aircraft maintenance and repair activities.
• Supervise maintenance personnel ensuring safety standards.
• Conduct foreign object inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Establish work standards and shifts for efficiency.
• Analyze delays and implement process improvements.
• Maintain airworthiness and safe operation of the fleet.
• Monitor maintenance budgets and allocate resources.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with industry regulations and best practices.
• Travel for inspections and training as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

FAA regulations

A&P Certification

Communication skills

Problem solving

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification

Master’s degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a managerial opportunity in aviation regulations and aircraft maintenance where you can support and protect heroes? Join our team! As an Aircraft Maintenance Manager I, you will oversee and manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance, ensuring that maintenance tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and within budget. You will be responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities, supervising maintenance teams, and ensuring the airworthiness of the fleet. This role requires strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards. This position is a Deploy Only role. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule aircraft maintenance and repair activities to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Supervise and manage maintenance personnel, ensuring they are qualified and adhere to safety standards and procedures.
• Conduct foreign object inspections and ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Establish work standards, schedules, and shifts to maximize efficiency on maintenance projects.
• Analyze maintenance delays and system issues to develop and implement process improvements.
• Ensure the airworthiness and safe operation of the fleet at all times, except for platform support programs.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
• Liaise with other departments and stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities and resolve issues.
• Monitor and manage maintenance budgets, ensuring financial resources are used effectively.
• Stay updated with industry developments, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of aviation experience.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements [e.g., FAA, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)].
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• General knowledge and understanding of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection processes and procedures and/or returning planes to service.
• Ability to frequently travel outside the continental US, typically for extended periods of time.
• Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
• Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.
• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command restriction requirements for deployed locations.
• Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/30 rotation.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required 60 hour work week.
• A United States Government Security Clearance is required for employment.
• Applicants who do not currently have a USG security clearance are welcome to apply and, if selected, will be processed for a USG security clearance by SNC prior to employment.
• Employment will begin once the USG security clearance is granted.
• If applicant is unable to obtain USG security clearance, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.
• Previous management or lead experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Essential Functions

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Perform physical inspections of aircraft components.
• Work in loud environments with exposure to hazardous materials.
• Occasionally travel for inspections and training.
• Adapt to flexible working hours, including night and weekend shifts.

Estimated Starting Salary Range

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $99,062.38 - $136,210.77. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement

and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It's part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.