Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Amentum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum in San Diego is seeking an experienced aircraft maintenance supervisor to manage all aspects of maintenance, scheduling, and safety. You will oversee a team of technicians, assign priorities, and ensure compliance with manuals, service bulletins, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, engineering support for upgrades, and effective leadership to coordinate with customers and senior leadership. Travel to support customer missions may be required.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. CBP suitability clearance
• Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with A&P ratings
• Experience in aircraft maintenance operations and flight-line safety
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance and supervise technicians
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance and ensure work is scheduled safely and efficiently
• Supervise maintenance staff, review performance and set priorities
• Perform maintenance, servicing, inspections and upgrades on aircraft and subsystems
• Provide guidance on technical orders and checklists
• Maintain equipment maintenance schedules and control parts inventories

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Scheduling

Safety Awareness

Team Supervision

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Education or equivalent

FAA Mechanic certificate (A&P)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Original Posting:

08/07/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs).