Aviation Maintenance Plans & Scheduling Lead

Amentum company; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced operations leader in the United States to coordinate aircraft maintenance activities, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance. The role advises senior management, develops cross-functional plans, and oversees performance metrics to meet contract requirements and customer objectives.

Responsibilities include supervising maintenance teams, preparing reports, and guiding resource allocation to optimize operations while maintaining safety and quality

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business and management principles for strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Ability to partner with others, provide outstanding customer service, maintain quality standards and customer satisfaction.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks independently.
• Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate aircraft maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, overhauls and modifications.
• Ensure work adheres to FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals, and technical bulletins; certify airworthiness of aircraft.
• Advise senior management on program-wide operations and policy oversight for effective decision-making.
• Develop plans with all functional areas, provide reports, and oversee work control and planning.
• Implement strategic plans for operations to support contract requirements and business development.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and government regulations.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Implement performance metrics and brief leadership on operational results.

Skills

Strategic planning

Resource allocation

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced operations leader in the United States to coordinate aircraft maintenance activities, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance. The role advises senior management, develops cross-functional plans, and oversees performance metrics to meet contract requirements and customer objectives.

Responsibilities include supervising maintenance teams, preparing reports, and guiding resource allocation to optimize operations while maintaining safety and quality