Manager Field Service

Twenty-Six Defense; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid PTO

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, seeks a Field Service Manager to lead a team of Field Service Technicians, ensuring service delivery excellence, customer satisfaction, and alignment with operational objectives.

The role includes travel up to 50%, management of resources, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This position supports mission readiness and contract performance within a defense-focused context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of formal management experience.
• Experience managing technical personnel in defense/avionics environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead field service teams and set short-term operational priorities.
• Allocate resources to meet customer and program requirements.
• Provide performance coaching and development for team members.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, quality standards, and safety guidelines.
• Identify and resolve field issues; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

5+ years of relevant experience

2+ years of formal management experience

Defense/avionics experience

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Job Summary:

The Field Service Manager will manage a team of professional Field Service Technicians, ensuring service delivery excellence, customer satisfaction, and alignment with operational objectives. Accountable for team performance, resource allocation, and execution of departmental plans.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Leadership
  • Manages one or more generally homogeneous field service teams.
  • Sets short term operational priorities, adjusts resource plans to meet customer and program requirements.
  • Provides performance management, coaching, training, and development for team members.
• Business Acumen
  • Applies an understanding of Twenty-Six Defense's business, customer expectations, and how Field Service integrates with adjacent functions (program management, engineering, logistics).
  • Aligns service team objectives with departmental goals to support contractual commitments and operational readiness.
  • Help meeting systems Operational Performance (Ao) and minimize down time.
• Technical & Operational Expertise
  • Provides technical guidance to field service staff and customers; escalates and resolves issues that impact mission capability.
  • Ensures compliance with procedures, quality standards, and safety guidelines.
• Problem Solving
  • Identifies and resolves technical and operational problems in the field; understands broader impacts of service decisions on the department.
  • Ensures timely corrective actions, supports root cause analysis, and drives continuous improvement.
• Impact
  • Impacts the team’s ability to achieve service delivery, quality, and timeliness metrics.
  • Decisions and performance directly influence customer satisfaction and contract performance.
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Guides and influences others internally or externally to adopt recommendations.
  • Communicates technical decisions, expectations, and program related information clearly to technicians and customer counterparts.

Education, Experience, License, Or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electronics, or related discipline; or equivalent related experience may substitute in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience; 2+ years of formal management experience
• Experience managing technical personnel in defense, avionics, mission systems, or similar environments.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to lead others to solve complex problems and provide guidance with minimal supervision except in the most complex situations.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in identifying innovative solutions to technical and process issues.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and influence others across teams.

Travel/Physical Requirements

• Will require up to 50% travel

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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