Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Amentum; Maryland; On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational defense contractor is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor responsible for overseeing flightline maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate must possess an A&P certification and have experience in flightline operations, along with strong leadership skills. This position requires the ability to obtain a secret security clearance and provides competitive compensation ranging from $115,000 to $125,000.

Qualifications

• Must have in-depth knowledge of general flightline maintenance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and leadership ability are required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to flightline personnel.
• Manage training for maintenance personnel.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance records are accurate.
• Supervise maintenance personnel and ensure safety standards.

Skills

General flightline maintenance

Leadership ability

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P Certification

Job description

Overview

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor – Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor role at Amentum. The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Essential Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Aircraft Branch Manager, Production Supervisor, and maintenance training center provide technical direction to all assigned flightline personnel.
• Formulate, manage, plan and schedule training for personnel to become proficient in maintaining aircraft assigned to the 89AW.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with production supervisor and Maintenance Operation Control Center (MOCC) to ensure all mission scheduled aircraft are Fully Mission Capable (FMC).
• Review aircraft records to ensure required maintenance has been performed, hourly and calendar tracked events are current, and all associated documentation has been accurately completed.
• Manage Flightline section consisting of 98 personnel and directly supervise 18-man expeditor team of lead and senior mechanics that supervise all maintenance personnel on daily servicing, maintenance upkeep, cosmetic appearance (clean/wax interior and exterior), and accurately position SAM aircraft for launches.
• Ensure personnel practice good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Ensure HAZCOM and HAZMAT pharmacy programs are followed according to the applicable directives.
• Review, evaluate, and take corrective actions based on quality assurance and the contractor officer representatives (CORS) reports and ensures corrective measures are implemented to meet contract requirements, improve maintenance quality, and prevent the development of adverse trends.
• Ensure aircraft 781 forms documentation and CAMS match.
• Assist personnel in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components.
• Also, ensure repairable parts are promptly processed through repair channels within the required time frame.
• Ensure ground safety measures are observed in servicing and ground handling (towing/taxiing) of all aircraft.
• Manage continuous on-the-job-training (OJT) of maintenance personnel and new employees.
• Review status of training program and manage the special certification roster. Receive and assist in cross-utilization training (CUT) of subordinates and be qualified to perform maintenance tasks associated with other classifications.
• Provide annual performance reviews for flightline personnel.
• Co-chair weekly scheduling meeting ensuring inspections, and scheduled maintenance are accomplished in an efficient, timely manner.
• Work with the Program Managers to ensure compliance with Service Bulletins, Air Worthiness Directives, and any Special Modifications accomplished to assigned aircraft.
• Coordinates, and Manages all Programmed Depot Maintenance input, and return schedules to ensure return of Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status within the allotted time.
• Perform other duties related to the occupational field as assigned, to include temporary duty (TDY) and travel assignments as required, fill in for the Aircraft Branch Manager, and SAM-4 when required.
• Must be able to work day first shift, second shift, third shift and/or weekend shift as required.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of general flightline maintenance.
• Must be A&P certified and have been a line maintenance mechanic for at least 2 years.
• A thorough working knowledge of applicable technical publications and ability to accurately interpret technical data are required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and leadership ability are required.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain a flightline driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• A thorough understanding of the SAM mission, or Aircraft Flightline Supervisor is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $115-125K. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the new salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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