Lead Production Supervisor (HH-60W)

Amentum company; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Lead Production Supervisor to provide senior leadership for HH-60W helicopter maintenance, ensuring airworthiness and mission readiness for alert and VIP transport aircraft.

Responsibilities include directing 24/7 maintenance across all aircraft, authorizing return-to-service, and coordinating with maintenance branches and external agencies. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and mentoring a team of supervisors and technicians.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Airfield Driver’s License required.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance operations, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and enterprise-level oversight of 24/7 helicopter maintenance operations.
• Direct and synchronize maintenance across all assigned aircraft and support infrastructure.
• Authorize return-to-service actions and enforce quality standards.
• Lead Maintenance Recovery Teams (MRT) for off-station support and coordinate with external agencies.
• Oversee safety, environmental programs, and after-hours authority for aircraft and personnel matters.
• Mentor and develop supervisors and technicians to drive accountability and operational excellence.

Skills

Security clearance

Airfield Driver’s License

Aircraft systems knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Overview

The Lead Production Supervisor provides senior leadership and enterprise-level oversight of HH-60W helicopter maintenance operations. Operating within a contract maintenance environment aligned with AFI 21-101, this position is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of maintenance activities ensuring the airworthiness and mission readiness of alert and VIP transport aircraft transporting the nation’s leaders. The Lead Production Supervisor directs and synchronizes 24/7 maintenance operations across all assigned aircraft and support infrastructure, ensuring effective execution of both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while meeting dynamic flying schedules and mission demands. In this role, the incumbent establishes operational priorities, allocates

manpower and resources, and ensures all maintenance activities comply with applicable FAA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, AFOSH, and U.S. Air Force directives. The position maintains overall authority for production execution, coordinating across maintenance branches, back-shops, external agencies, and manufacturers to ensure seamless mission support.

Responsibilities include reviewing aircraft documentation, authorizing return-to-service actions including exceptional, conditional, and enforcing quality standards through corrective action when required. The Lead Production Supervisor also directs Maintenance Recovery Teams (MRT) for off-station support, oversees safety and environmental programs, and leads emergency and disaster response actions. As the primary point of contact for maintenance operations, the role provides continuous leadership presence, including after-hours authority for all aircraft and personnel matters. Additionally, the position drives workforce performance by mentoring and leading supervisors and technicians while fostering a culture of accountability, discipline, and operational excellence.

Qualifications Required:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance; Airfield Driver’s License; Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance operations, and regulatory compliance.

Desired:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred; 15+ years in DoD or civilian aircraft maintenance/operations leadership; Strong leadership, communication, and organizational management skills.

Compensation Details:

$128,000-$132,000 Annually

The compensation range listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Compensation Details:

132000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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