Site Manager - Aviation

Akima, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 118,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima, LLC is seeking a Site Manager - Aviation to oversee operations at Scott AFB, IL. This role involves managing all aspects of site administration, maintenance, logistics, and finance while building strong relationships with the customer and meeting contractual obligations. Applicants must have significant aircraft maintenance experience and related qualifications to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with a security clearance SECRET level or higher.
• Must have ten (10) years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Manage all administrative, maintenance, logistics, quality, financial, and safety operations.
• Develop customer relationships with local Air Force representatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communicative skills

Managerial skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ALS is looking for a Site Manager - Aviation to work in Scott AFB, IL. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• The Site Manager is responsible to the Program Manager for the control and conduct of all administrative, maintenance, logistics, quality, financial and safety operations at the site and is to ensure all contractual requirements are met or exceeded while meeting or exceeding budget goals.
• Meets regularly with Program Manager to discuss operations and ensure that the program is on track in all respects.
• Must be customer oriented.
• Shall act as overall manager and administrator for contract effort at his/her site.
• Responsible for all financial matters within the site to include establishing financial controls to achieve budget goals.
• Develops positive customer relationships with the COR and local Air Force representatives.
• Shall be the primary interface and point of contact with local government authorities and representatives on program/project and contract issue.
• Conduct management meetings as necessary to ensure site is performing to customer and company expectations.
• Develops local management procedures and controls.
• Develop and assist in the development of policy and procedures to establish safe work practices and conditions.
• Participate in monthly Safety Review.
• Oversee all operational matters as they pertain to meeting successful contractual obligations.
• Interface with Program Manager and other Akima divisions as necessary to resolve issues beyond local capability.
• Devote personal attention to the morale and welfare of all employees and is responsible for providing a safe and healthful work environment.
• Attends detachment planning meetings with customer.
• Attend meetings as requested by the customer.
• Ensures adherence to established standards of individual performance and discipline.
• Participate in the interviews of prospective employees and assist in the selection of new employees.
• Recommend and initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and appropriate disciplinary action.
• Takes the actions necessary to ensure that all personnel training, certification, and re-certification requirements are met.
• Identifies, studies, and implements cost saving initiatives where applicable.
• Comply with Hazardous Waste Program.
• Must comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities, and job assignment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and/or the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with a security clearance SECRET level or higher? (Preference will be given to those with an active clearance)

• Must have ten (10) years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must possess analytical abilities necessary to handle extremely complex administrative, organizational, and aircraft maintenance matters.
• Must demonstrate communicative, managerial, and organizational skills necessary to effectively manage site operations.
• Must deal with the customer and company employees in a courteous, professional, and effective manner.
• Must have completed high school or equivalent.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must possess the abilities to work in both an office setting as well as a aircraft maintenance hangar environment.

Job ID

2025-17087
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

$118,000 - $123,000 annually
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ALS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ALS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government.

As an ALS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.