Aircraft Maintenance & Quality Assurance Logistician

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting PTO: 20 days + 10 holidays

6% 401k match with immediate vesting

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

ESOP ownership

Educational reimbursement up to $10,0

Health insurance options

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks an experienced Aircraft Maintenance & Quality Assurance Logistician to support defense programs with ten-plus years of combined expertise.

You will navigate FAR, DoD, NIST standards and AS9100/DCMA 8210.1, driving improvements while coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and government partners. Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required; a related bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years combined experience in maintenance, logistics, acquisitions or QA.
• Deep knowledge of FAR, DoD regulations, NIST standards and federal QA requirements.
• AS9100, DCMA 8210.1, SPC and risk management experience in aerospace/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aircraft/air vehicle maintenance programs and QA.
• Coordinate logistics, acquisitions and supplier relationships.
• Apply FAR, DoD and NIST standards to ensure compliance.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and DoD leadership.
• Support fast-paced manufacturing and flight operations under deadlines.
• Travel as needed to support mission objectives and ranges.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Logistics

Acquisitions

Military flight operations

Quality assurance

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, QA, Aeronautics/Aviation Maintenance, or related field

Equivalent military or professional experience

Tools

MATLAB

SAP Quality Module

Job description

MTSI is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance & Quality Assurance Logistician with a strong background in aircraft and air vehicle maintenance, logistics, acquisitions, military flight operations, or quality assurance to support critical defense programs. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of ten years of combined expertise across these domains, along with deep knowledge of FAR, DoD acquisition and maintenance regulations, NIST standards, and federal quality assurance requirements. This role requires proficiency in AS9100 compliance, DCMA INST 8210.1, SPC methodologies, risk management frameworks, and supply chain/manufacturing processes, with the ability to drive measurable improvements in program performance. Candidates must excel at communicating across diverse teams and fostering collaborative partnerships with suppliers, contractors, and government stakeholders. Success in this position requires comfort operating in fastpaced manufacturing and flight environments, sound judgment under pressure, and readiness to support intermittent travel. An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required, and a related bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience is preferred. Additional familiarity with military test ranges, telemetry operations, aircraft logistics, manufacturing systems, and tools such as MATLAB or SAP is highly desirable. Professional certifications such as CQA, Six Sigma Black Belt, or ASQ credentials are preferred.

Job Duties:

• Minimum 10 years combined experience of aircraft/air vehicle maintenance, acquisition, logistics or quality assurance, military flight operations
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, DoD, Acquisitions, Maintenance regulations/procedures, NIST standards, and federal acquisition requirements related to quality assurance/control. Proficient in AS9100 compliance, DCMA INST 8210.1, supply chain management, manufacturing, and shipping standards.
• Proficiency in quality control methodologies, statistical process control (SPC), and risk management frameworks, ideally in a manufacturing environment within aerospace, automotive, or comparable industry.Ability to improve program performance.
• Exceptional communication skills for interfacing with cross-functional teams (suppliers and government partners), contractors, and DoD leadership. Focused on fostering partnerships;collaborative and capable of developing and maintaining good working relationships with both prime/sub-tier contactors partners.
• Must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing and flight operations with ability to manage competing priorities in a high-stakes environment with strict deadlines.Capable of having direct and candid conversations to facilitate mission success
• Familiarity with military test ranges, telemetry operations, and flight scheduling software.
• Ability to support intermittent travel to support mission achievement
• Security Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Quality Assurance, Aeronautics/Aviation Maintenance, or related field. Equivalent military or professional experience may be considered.
• Familiarity with logistics elements, operational aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, cyber, software tools such as MATLAB, SAP Quality Module, or integrated quality management systems is desirable

Certifications:

• Preferred certifications include Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Six Sigma Black Belt, or ASQ-certified inspector credentials.

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Interesting Work:

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values:

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned:

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success:

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.