F/A-18 Site Supervisor & Programs Lead

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Program

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is seeking a Site Supervisor / Program Manager (F/A-18 E/F Aircraft) to lead the direct execution and contract performance for O-level maintenance support for the F/A-18E/F aircraft assigned to the VFC-12 squadron at NAS Oceana.

This senior contractor representative will oversee compliance with NAMP, coordinate with Navy leadership, and maximize aircraft readiness.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in military or defense aviation maintenance.
• 5+ years in supervisory, maintenance control, or program management roles.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Deep familiarity with F/A-18E/F maintenance architectures and Navy aviation databases.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of up to 50+ aerospace mechanics, technicians, and QA staff per the PWS.
• Oversee all daily launch, recovery, and maintenance actions to meet the fleet schedule.
• Serve as SME to CNAFR and squadron leadership on logistics, constraints, and structural issues.
• Enforce NAMP/COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and company directives across shops.
• Ensure accurate entry of maintenance actions and supply constraints into naval systems (NALCOMIS OOMA, AMSRR, DECKPLATE).
• Develop long-range maintenance plans and resource timelines to minimize downtime during inspections.
• Manage flight line initiatives like FOD prevention, TCP, and hazard mitigation.
• Track budgets, analyze material usage, and sign off on contractor labor accounting.

Skills

Aviation maintenance supervision

Program management

DoD security clearance

Navy/Marine aviation experience

Tools

NALCOMIS OOMA

DECKPLATE

AMSRR

MS Office Suite

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is seeking a Site Supervisor / Program Manager (F/A-18 E/F Aircraft) to lead the direct execution and contract performance for O-level maintenance support for the F/A-18E/F aircraft assigned to the VFC-12 squadron at NAS Oceana.

This senior contractor representative will oversee compliance with NAMP, coordinate with Navy leadership, and maximize aircraft readiness.