Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Amentum company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor in San Diego to lead day-to-day maintenance on aircraft, support equipment, and tools. You will supervise a maintenance team, plan work, and ensure safety and efficiency across all tasks, including complex maintenance and engineering work orders.

The role requires FAA A&P certification, 5+ years of experience, and strong leadership. Travel to support customer missions is possible; the position offers growth and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
• Five or more years of experience in an aircraft maintenance environment.
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements and direct skilled technicians.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance and ensure work is scheduled and performed safely and efficiently.
• Supervise maintenance staff, review performance, address issues, assign work, and set priorities.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, launch and recovery, corrosion control, inspections, and complex maintenance as required.
• Provide guidance on technical orders, checklists, and hazardous materials.
• Ensure material availability and manage parts and supply inventories.
• Travel to support customer missions as needed.

Skills

FAA A&P certification

Aircraft maintenance experience

Leadership

Safety knowledge

Effective communication

Planning & scheduling

MS Office usage

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Education or equivalent

FAA Mechanic certificate with A&P ratings

Tools

Aircraft maintenance tools

Job description

The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for maintenance functions of assigned aircraft and is responsible for supervising day-to-day maintenance tasks on the aircraft, support equipment, and special tools.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance and ensure all work is scheduled and performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supervise maintenance staff, which includes reviewing employee performance, addressing personnel issues, generating assignments, and setting priorities.
• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, servicing, launch and recovery, corrosion control, and inspection, and routine through complex maintenance of aircraft, aircraft sub- systems, and components, as required.
• Perform engineering work orders regarding modifications and/or upgrades to various aircraft systems.
• Read and interpret manufacturers and company’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, as required.
• Provide guidance and instruction to team members concerning technical orders, checklists, and hazardous materials.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment maintenance schedules on all company assets and monitoring parts and supply inventories.
• Ensure availability of materials, anticipating requirements and reordering.
• Offer technical guidance to Engineering staff regarding start-up of new equipment and follow‑up of maintenance programs.
• Provide employees with proper training on company equipment as required by OSHA Regulations and monitors annual training requirements.
• Top of Form May supervise and assist in aircraft/equipment movement.
• May conduct flight line and hangar foreign object damage prevention walks and housekeeping.
• May meet with Customers and Company Senior Leadership as required.
• Periodically required to travel in support of customers’ mission.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Customs and Border Protection suitability clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• High School Education or equivalent.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in an aircraft maintenance environment.
• Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
• In-depth knowledge of flight line operations, aircraft/vehicle movement, and safety/hazards.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment, aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications and schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications, aircraft engine, landing gear, and flight control systems
• Working knowledge of OSHA and company requirements. Knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures.
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements and to direct skilled technicians in the daily performance of their duties.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to supervise a team.
• Competent in the use of a computer, to include Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B300 King Air, C206 or similar fixed wing aircraft maintenance experience highly desired

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $69.82

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and parental leave.

Compensation Details:

Hourly Rate: $69.82

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax‑saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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