F/A-18 Technical Directive Program Manager

Resicum International, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Resicum International LLC is seeking an experienced F/A-18 Aircraft Technical Directive (TD) Manager to support organizational‑level maintenance operations for the U.S. Navy's VFC-12 squadron at NAS Oceana, Virginia.

The role coordinates with Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, Production Control, Supply, and Government leadership to ensure timely TD incorporation, accurate configuration records, and robust maintenance planning documentation, while maintaining readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of organizational-level aircraft maintenance experience on F/A-18 or comparable military aircraft.
• Experience managing, tracking, or coordinating Aircraft Technical Directives (TDs), Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), or equivalent aircraft modification programs.
• Thorough knowledge of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and Navy maintenance documentation procedures.
• Experience with aircraft configuration management, maintenance planning, and compliance tracking.
• Ability to interpret technical publications, engineering drawings, maintenance directives, and engineering changes.
• Experience coordinating with Maintenance Control, Production Control, Quality Assurance, and Supply personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency using Navy maintenance documentation systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prepare reports and provide status updates to Government and contractor leadership.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and temporary duty assignments as mission requirements dictate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required installation access credentials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation and incorporation of Technical Directives (TDs) for assigned F/A-18 aircraft.
• Track Technical Directive compliance and maintain accurate status records.
• Coordinate TD incorporation with Maintenance Control, Production Control, and Quality Assurance.
• Maintain aircraft configuration records and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Review Technical Directives, engineering changes, maintenance publications, and technical manuals.
• Develop and maintain maintenance planning documentation related to TD implementation.
• Monitor aircraft availability and coordinate maintenance scheduling to minimize operational impact.
• Provide Technical Directive status reports and compliance updates to Government leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) requirements and applicable Navy maintenance instructions.
• Coordinate with Supply and Maintenance Material Control personnel to ensure required parts and materials are available.
• Identify overdue or pending Technical Directives and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy maintenance records in accordance with Navy documentation requirements.
• Support Quality Assurance inspections and maintenance audits.
• Assist with surge operations and contingency maintenance requirements as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

Tools

Navy maintenance documentation systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Resicum International LLC is seeking an experienced F/A-18 Aircraft Technical Directive (TD) Manager to support organizational‑level maintenance operations for the U.S. Navy's VFC-12 squadron at NAS Oceana, Virginia.

The role coordinates with Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, Production Control, Supply, and Government leadership to ensure timely TD incorporation, accurate configuration records, and robust maintenance planning documentation, while maintaining readiness.