Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Sierra Nevada Corp; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor in Dayton, OH to lead daily maintenance, ensure compliance with FAA regulations, and support scheduling and staff development. You will supervise technicians, review inspections, and uphold safety standards in a high‑volume aerospace environment.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate with cross‑functional teams to deliver compliant aircraft maintenance on schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aviation experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and safety standards.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to schedules.
• Conduct inspections of maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Assist in planning and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
• Train and develop maintenance staff to enhance their skills and performance.
• Monitor and ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Address maintenance issues and collaborate with other departments to resolve technical problems.
• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular safety audits.

Skills

Aviation experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

FAA A&P certification

Job description

Are you ready to use your leadership skills in aviation regulations and aircraft maintenance in a managerial position? Join our team! As an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing daily maintenance tasks, ensuring that all activities are performed in compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will assist the Aircraft Maintenance Manager in coordinating schedules and managing the maintenance team. This role requires strong leadership abilities to train and develop maintenance staff, monitor the use of tools and materials, and ensure a safe working environment.

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

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to schedules.
• Conduct inspections of maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Assist in planning and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
• Train and develop maintenance staff to enhance their skills and performance.
• Monitor and ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Address maintenance issues and collaborate with other departments to resolve technical problems.
• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular safety audits.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ 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 9 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Familiarity with aviation safety standards, FAA regulations, policies, and procedures and safe operating practices.
• Basic understanding of Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection processes and procedures and/or returning planes to service.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous supervisory experience in an aircraft maintenance setting.
• 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
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures.
• 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.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Benefits

• SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and 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 the ability to obtain and maintain a 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.

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