Mechanical Maintenance Lead – Naval & Aircraft Systems

Sigma Defense Systems LLC; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision Insurance

Medical + HSA/FSA

Life and AD&D

EAP

401(k) Matching

PTO 160 hours

12 Holidays

Educational Assistance

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems LLC is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Lead to oversee and execute maintenance on complex systems including air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, and naval platforms. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with strict adherence to safety, quality, and documentation standards.

The position requires substantial experience in mechanical maintenance and team supervision, with a focus on quality control and process improvement. U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years maintaining air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, or shipboard mechanical systems.
• 5+ years supervising mechanical maintenance and repair of air-cushion vehicles or aircraft.
• Strong background in mechanical systems, component-level maintenance, and operational restoration.
• Experience enforcing quality control in mechanical maintenance environments.
• Ability to train others in 3-M compliance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily execution of mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for air-cushion vehicles and aircraft systems.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and mechanics, ensuring accuracy and safe work practices.
• Assign tasks, provide technical direction, and ensure efficient maintenance actions.
• Oversee corrective and preventative maintenance, system inspections, and tests.
• Diagnose complex mechanical issues and guide resolution using established methods.
• Validate work through checks and documentation.
• Enforce mechanical maintenance quality controls and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs.
• Ensure 3-M procedures, forms, and reporting are properly used.
• Provide training on 3-M tools and processes.
• Mentor junior technicians and support qualification tracking.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Air-cushion systems

Navy 3-M program

Quality control

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

Documentation practices

Training others

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

IPC/industry standards

Job description

Sigma Defense Systems LLC is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Lead to oversee and execute maintenance on complex systems including air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, and naval platforms. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with strict adherence to safety, quality, and documentation standards.

The position requires substantial experience in mechanical maintenance and team supervision, with a focus on quality control and process improvement. U.S.