Operations Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in the United States seeks a seasoned Maintenance Planning Lead to develop and manage short-, mid-, and long-range maintenance plans for inspections, overhauls, component replacements, and modifications. You will coordinate with Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and Flight Operations to align schedules with demand and program goals.

The role oversees work package build, induction planning, and ensures compliance with FAA regulations, MP requirements, ADs, and SBs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 7+ years of aviation maintenance experience, with time in a planning, maintenance and/or production control leadership role.
• Working knowledge of relevant FAA regulations and continuous airworthiness maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with maintenance information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short-, mid-, and long-range maintenance plans for scheduled inspections, component/engine overhauls, component replacements, and modifications.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and Flight Operations to align schedules with operational demand and program goals.
• Oversee work package build, task card preparation, and induction planning for maintenance and modification events.
• Monitor maintenance program compliance in accordance with FAA regulations, Maintenance Program (MP) requirements, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and Service Bulletins (SBs).
• Lead a team of maintenance planners—providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Track and report key performance indicators including on-time induction, TAT (turnaround time), plan adherence, and deferred maintenance.
• Coordinate forecasting for parts, tooling, hangar slots, and labor to support planned and unplanned maintenance events.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning processes and reduce negative schedule impacts.

Skills

Aviation maintenance planning

Cross-functional leadership

FAA regulations knowledge

Maintenance information systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Maintenance information systems

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage short-, mid-, and long-range maintenance plans for scheduled inspections, component/engine overhauls, component replacements, and modifications
• Coordinate with Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and Flight Operations to align schedules with operational demand and program goals.
• Oversee work package build, task card preparation, and induction planning for maintenance and modification events.
• Monitor maintenance program compliance in accordance with FAA regulations, Maintenance Program (MP) requirements, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and Service Bulletins (SBs)
• Lead a team of maintenance planners—providing coaching, performance management, and professional development
• Track and report key performance indicators including on-time induction, TAT (turnaround time), plan adherence, and deferred maintenance
• Coordinate forecasting for parts, tooling, hangar slots, and labor to support planned and unplanned maintenance events
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning processes and reduce negative schedule impacts.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 7+ years of aviation maintenance experience, with time in a planning, maintenance and/or production control leadership role
• Working knowledge of relevant FAA regulations and continuous airworthiness maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with maintenance information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience planning maintenance for Boeing 747-8
• Familiarity with reliability programs and continuing analysis & surveillance systems.
• A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) certification.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for the majority of the work shift.
• Hand/finger dexterity for data entry and document handling.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required.
• Ability to read detailed operational documents, reports, and computer screens.
• Ability to inspect operations and facilities, potentially in different lighting conditions.
• Ability to hear and understand spoken communication in noisy environments such as manufacturing floors or during team meetings.
• Ability to navigate large facilities, including climbing stairs or ladders if necessary.
• Ability to drive or operate a vehicle for site visits or other work-related travel.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks such as adjusting small controls or tools during inspections or demonstrations.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the- art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.