Maintenance Supervisor

Amentum; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in the United States is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor to oversee day-to-day maintenance of aircraft, support equipment, and tools, ensuring work is scheduled safely and efficiently. You will supervise staff, assign work, review performance, and coordinate engineering tasks, inspections, and modifications while maintaining compliance with manuals and regulations.

This role emphasizes leadership, planning, and hands-on expertise in NAMIS, flight line operations, and aircraft

Qualifications

• Must have high school education or equivalent.
• Five+ years experience in aircraft maintenance.
• A&P license preferred; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and ensure work is scheduled and performed safely and efficiently.
• Supervise staff, review performance, assign work, and set priorities.
• Perform maintenance, servicing, inspections, and modifications as required.
• Read manuals and service bulletins to determine repair methods.
• Provide guidance on technical orders and hazardous materials.
• Maintain equipment maintenance schedules and monitor inventory.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safe work procedures

Maintenance planning

Team supervision

Communication skills

MS Office

Flight line knowledge

NAMIS knowledge

Education

High School Education or equivalent

A&P license preferred

Tools

NAMIS

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for maintenance functions of assigned aircraft and is responsible for supervises day-to-day maintenance tasks on the aircraft, support equipment, and special tools.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance and ensure all work is scheduled and performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supervise maintenance staff, which includes reviewing employee performance, addressing personnel issues, generating assignments, and setting priorities
• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, servicing, launch and recovery, corrosion control, inspection, and routine through complex maintenance of aircraft, aircraft sub-systems, and components, as required.
• Perform engineering work orders regarding modifications and/or upgrades to various aircraft systems.
• Read and interpret manufacturers’ and the company’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Adjust, repair, or replace the electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, as required.
• Provide guidance and instruction to team members concerning technical orders, checklists, and hazardous materials.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment maintenance schedules on all company assets and monitoring parts and supply inventory.
• Ensure availability of materials, anticipating requirements, and reordering.
• Offer technical guidance to Engineering staff regarding start-up of new equipment and follow-up of maintenance programs.
• Provide employees with proper training on company equipment as required by OSHA Regulations and monitor annual training requirements.
• Top of Form May supervise and assist in aircraft/equipment movement.
• May conduct flight line and hangar foreign object damage prevention walks and housekeeping.
• May meet with Customers and Company Senior Leadership as required Top of Form

OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of OSHA and company requirements.
• Knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures.
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements and to direct skilled technicians in the daily performance of their duties.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to supervise a team.
• Competent in the use of a computer, including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• In-depth knowledge of flight line operations, aircraft/vehicle movement, and safety/hazards.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment, aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications and schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications, aircraft engine, landing gear, and flight control systems
• Knowledge of the NASA Aircraft Maintenance Information System (NAMIS) to record maintenance actions, determine aircraft status, research aircraft historical records, and verify that the aircraft is flight ready.

Experience & Education

• High School Education or equivalent.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environment.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Airframe and Power plant (A&P) license preferred.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements/ Working Environment

• Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to three (3) hours per day and sit for up to five (5) hours per day
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. to the height of 4 feet and up to 20 lbs. to a height of 7 feet
• May be required to carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• On occasion, must be able to lift up to 80 pounds
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
• Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs

Travel

As dictated by business necessity.

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration, and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000employees in more than 70 countriesacross all 7 continents.

Compensation Details:

88,000.

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:

• 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.

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