F/A-18 Site Supervisor & Program Manager

Adams-Communication-; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated seeks a Site Supervisor / Program Manager for the F/A-18 E/F aircraft to lead O-level maintenance for the VFC-12 fleet at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach. You will direct a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate maintenance actions to ensure aircraft availability and safety.

The role requires DoD clearance, Navy aviation systems familiarity, and strong leadership within a defense contracting environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of military or defense contractor aviation maintenance experience.
• 5+ years in a supervisory, maintenance control, or program management role.
• Deep technical familiarity with the F/A-18E/F platforms, specifically in organizational 'O' level maintenance architectures.
• Must hold and maintain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, along with installation access credentials for NAS Oceana.
• Proficiency with Naval Aviation databases (NALCOMIS OOMA, DECKPLATE, AMSRR) and standard enterprise tools (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Mastery in reading aerospace electrical wiring diagrams, structural blue prints, MRCs, and Technical Directives (TDs).
• Prior U.S. Navy / Marine Corps senior enlisted or officer leadership background within aviation maintenance is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of up to 50+ aerospace mechanics, technicians, and quality assurance personnel to fulfill the contract’s PWS.
• Oversee all tactical daily launch, recovery, phase checks, and un-scheduled maintenance actions to meet the fleet-readiness schedule.
• Serve as the contract’s SME to CNAFR and local squadron leadership on logistical matters, constraints, and structural issues.
• Enforce NAMP/COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and company directives across all shops to guarantee maintenance integrity.
• Verify accurate entry of maintenance actions, sign-offs, and supply constraints into naval enterprise systems (NALCOMIS OOMA, AMSRR, DECKPLATE).
• Develop long-range maintenance plans, resource timelines, and modification maps to mitigate downtime during inspections.
• Manage flight line initiatives such as FOD prevention, TCP, and workplace hazard mitigation.
• Track budgets, analyze material consumption, manage supply priorities, and sign off on contractor labor accounting.

Skills

Aviation maintenance leadership

DoD security clearance

Navy aviation systems familiarity

Program management experience

Tools

NALCOMIS OOMA

DECKPLATE

AMSRR

MS Office

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated seeks a Site Supervisor / Program Manager for the F/A-18 E/F aircraft to lead O-level maintenance for the VFC-12 fleet at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach. You will direct a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate maintenance actions to ensure aircraft availability and safety.

The role requires DoD clearance, Navy aviation systems familiarity, and strong leadership within a defense contracting environment.