Manager, Aircraft Mechanics

Amentum company; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Corpus Christi, TX to ensure efficient operations of facilities, equipment, and machinery by directing a technical support staff. You will coordinate maintenance workflows, supervise status reporting, and implement preventative maintenance and process improvements while ensuring safety training for all staff.

Ideal candidates will have extensive mechanical and electrical knowledge, 10+ years of progressive experience, and the ability to work across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline.
• Two (2) years’ experience in related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
• Minimum ten (10) or more years progressively responsible experience.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work all shifts and schedules assigned.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any company/government required license, certification, qualification, or clearance.
• Strong electric and mechanical knowledge, including, but not limited to, an understanding of hydraulic circuits, building systems and a working knowledge of personal computers.
• Extensive technical knowledge of machinery, facilities, and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to offer technical direction in all maintenance areas.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum efficient operations of facilities, equipment, and machinery under supervision.
• Coordinate the flow of maintenance and supervise maintenance status reporting.
• Recommend equipment modification for upgrades.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Assign and coordinate the work of maintenance staff and vendors.
• Review and implement all mechanical specifications and manuals for current operations.
• Coordinate specifications and procurement of capital expenditures.
• Responsible for installation of equipment, preventative maintenance, and facility/equipment repair to support manufacturing.
• Establish and track progress toward meeting the goals and objectives of process improvement procedures.
• Ensure all direct reports and maintenance employees receive job and safety training.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Machinery expertise

PC proficiency

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure maximum efficient operations of facilities, equipment, and machinery through the direction of a technical support staff.
• Coordinate the flow of maintenance and supervise maintenance status reporting.
• Recommend equipment modification for upgrades.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Assign and coordinate the work of maintenance staff and vendors.
• Review and implement all mechanical specifications and manuals for current operations.
• Coordinate specifications and procurement of capital expenditures.
• Responsible for installation of equipment, preventative maintenance, and facility/equipment repair to support manufacturing.
• Establish and track progress toward meeting the goals and objectives of process improvement procedures.
• Ensure all direct reports and maintenance employees receive job and safety training. Recommend and initiate personnel actions.

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline.
• Two (2) years’ experience in related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
• Minimum ten (10) or more years progressively responsible experience.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work all shifts and schedules assigned.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any company/government required license, certification, qualification, or clearance.
• Strong electric and mechanical knowledge, including, but not limited to, an understanding of hydraulic circuits, building systems and a working knowledge of personal computers.
• Extensive technical knowledge of machinery, facilities, and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to offer technical direction in all maintenance areas.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.

Physical Demands:

This classification activity requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with shop/hanger/flight line maintenance activities to include bending, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, stretching, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions, etc. Ability to use eye hand coordination and manual dexterity. May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 70 pounds. Ability to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day. Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to hear at the normal range.May require the use of respirator.

Work Environment:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

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 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

New Stats:

$90-$105K

Countries Employees

Compensation Details:

$90-$105K

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:

10/08/2026 - Until Filled

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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