Depot Manager - T45 program

Vectrus, Inc; Kingsville (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Depot Manager leads depot maintenance activities for Navy aircraft under the Government contract at V2X, directing personnel, processes, and operations to ensure safe, compliant depot-level work, repairs, modifications, and inspections.

This role enforces Navy requirements, REIs, and AS9100/AS9110 quality standards while supporting the Navy Flight Training Program. Strong leadership, aircraft maintenance expertise, and the ability to coordinate multiple work centers are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of six (6) years of Depot-level Supervisor experience.
• Working knowledge of the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series.
• Knowledge of major structural modification and repair procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, schematics, and other technical data.
• Experience with Government Service Contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with schedules, inductions, and completions for IMP, SLEP, and MD/TD directives.
• Direct and coordinate work of employees to meet maintenance targets.
• Enforce quality control inspections and FOD control programs.
• Maintain and prepare reports for the Government; track labor and material costs.
• May perform off-site service at assigned detachments; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Navy maintenance procedures

Read blueprints

Communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Depot Manager is responsible for all Depot maintenance functions outlined in the Government contract, providing leadership and direct management of personnel, processes, and operations to ensure the safe and compliant maintenance of assigned aircraft undergoing Depot-level work scope repairs, modifications, and inspections. This role ensures conformance with Navy requirements, engineering REIs, and AS9100/AS9110 quality standards while supporting the Navy's Flight Training Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program & Schedule Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IMP schedules, inductions, and completions
• Ensure compliance with SLEP schedules, inductions, and completions
• Ensure compliance with MOD/TD (Technical Directive) incorporations
• Ensure timely scheduling, induction, and completion of strip and paint operations
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all applicable CDRLs

Workforce Leadership & Coordination

• Assign and direct the work of employees to ensure timely completion of all required maintenance
• Coordinate maintenance-related actions with other affected work centers
• Instruct employees on proper maintenance methods and procedures as required
• Assist with training programs for subordinate employees as required
• Authorize cannibalization actions as required

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with required quality control inspections, including DCMA
• Enforce foreign object damage (FOD), hazardous waste, and tool control programs
• Assist with safety, security, and preservation of Government- and Company-owned equipment
• Assist with mishap repairs and reporting as required for the program
• Comprehend and execute the REI/TEI process in conjunction with the Field Support Team

Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure satisfactory completion of assigned work and maintenance of required records
• Maintain appropriate records of all work accomplished
• Formulate and prepare necessary reports for the Government
• Track and manage touch labor and material costs; provide reports as required

Additional Responsibilities

• May be required to perform off-site service at assigned detachments
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of six (6) years of Depot-level Supervisor experience, including responsibility for assigning program workloads and duties across entire shifts
• Working knowledge of technical directives and the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series
• Knowledge of major structural modification and repair procedures
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, schematics, and other technical data
• Experience and knowledge of Government Service Contract requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead a large workforce in compliance with established policies, procedures, and operations
• Extensive working knowledge of Navy aircraft maintenance procedures, including the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series, gained through management experience
• In-depth knowledge of the T-45 contract, Company organization, and Company policies and procedures
• Ability to delegate significant assignments and projects effectively
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely on aircraft maintenance and material support matters, both orally and in writing
• Ability to read, speak, and write legibly in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; general computer literacy highly desired

Other Requirements

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) CAC (Commons Access Card)
• Must have a valid state driver's license.

What We Bring:

At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.