Senior Fighter Maintenance Operations Leader

AAR; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Generous paid time off

Professional development and career-op

Job summary

AAR at United States-Florida-Valparaiso-Eglin AFB seeks a Senior Operations Lead for a fighter aircraft backshop maintenance opportunity. You will provide senior maintenance leadership, operational oversight, and day-to-day integration across a large maintenance enterprise supporting multiple aircraft.

The role requires credibility with Air Force leaders and strict adherence to applicable orders, safety requirements, and contract performance thresholds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university;15+ years USAF fighter aircraft maintenance experience.
• Retired USAF officer with senior maintenance leadership experience in fighter operations.
• Experience leading large organizations across flightline and backshop maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as contractor’s senior Operations Lead for Eglin fighter aircraft backshop maintenance.
• Provide leadership and oversight of a large USAF fighter maintenance enterprise.
• Coordinate production management, maintenance operations, scheduling, and supply support.
• Ensure safety, documentation, and government interface requirements are met.
• Lead or oversee avionics, egress, fuels, hydraulics, propulsion, and other backshop functions.
• Establish credibility with Air Force leaders and maintain compliance with requirements.
• Ensure staffing, certifications, and shift coverage for 24/7 support.
• Monitor performance against thresholds and drive continuous improvement.
• Travel CONUS and potentially OCONUS as directed.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15+ years USAF fighter maint leadership

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

AAR at United States-Florida-Valparaiso-Eglin AFB seeks a Senior Operations Lead for a fighter aircraft backshop maintenance opportunity. You will provide senior maintenance leadership, operational oversight, and day-to-day integration across a large maintenance enterprise supporting multiple aircraft.

The role requires credibility with Air Force leaders and strict adherence to applicable orders, safety requirements, and contract performance thresholds.