Senior Avionics Manager: Naval Aircraft Systems & Maintenance

Amentum; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Avionics Manager to lead maintenance and modification efforts for UC-12 avionics across CONUS/OCONUS locations. You will oversee communications, navigation, monitoring, flight control, and related systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include directing maintenance personnel, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing schedules, and managing spares/logistics through COMP. Strong leadership and DoD clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience.
• FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License required.
• Experience managing complex aircraft avionics modifications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship required).
• High School Diploma or GED is minimally required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and direct maintenance personnel.
• Support maintenance material control focusing on system software and tools.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules to keep avionics operational and compliant.
• Establish safety protocols for avionics repair and maintenance.
• Oversee major and minor inspections and aircraft launch/recovery.

Skills

Avionics maintenance

DoD clearance

Avionics troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Engineering/Related field

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Avionics Manager to lead maintenance and modification efforts for UC-12 avionics across CONUS/OCONUS locations. You will oversee communications, navigation, monitoring, flight control, and related systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include directing maintenance personnel, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing schedules, and managing spares/logistics through COMP. Strong leadership and DoD clearance are essential.