Sr Aircraft Maintenance Manager (Deployable)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) match

Life insurance

3 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Centennial, Colorado, seeks a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Manager to oversee our maintenance division, aligning with goals, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence.

You will lead maintenance managers, allocate budgets, integrate maintenance with engineering, mission systems, and support international operations, including airline/charter and ISR platforms. Expect extensive travel and DoD/CONUS requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; 11+ years aviation experience with 4+ years in leadership.
• At least 11 years aviation experience; 4+ years in leadership; absence of degree requires 15 years related experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Deep knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements (FAA/EASA).
• Strong leadership, strategic planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the maintenance division, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive maintenance strategies and plans.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across all maintenance activities.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes, procedures, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders to address technical and operational issues.
• Provide leadership and guidance to maintenance managers and team members.
• Develop and implement training and development programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of maintenance personnel.
• Report on maintenance activities, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives to senior management and executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication skills

Aviation safety knowledge

MS Office proficiency

International deployment capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Advanced degree may substitute for experience

Tools

FAA A&P Certification

Job description

Are you looking to use your expert aircraft maintenance and leadership skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! As a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the entire maintenance division, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. You will provide leadership and direction to maintenance managers and teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and manage significant budgets and resources. This role demands a high level of strategic planning, leadership, and technical expertise. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced aviation maintenance leader who blends deep technical expertise with strategic, operational, and customer-facing capabilities. Beyond ensuring aircraft airworthiness, this individual integrates maintenance activities with engineering, mission systems, operations, logistics, business strategy, and long-term fleet sustainment. They operate effectively across multiple disciplines, balancing regulatory compliance, aircraft availability, customer priorities, and overarching program objectives—particularly in environments involving airline/charter (Part 135), ISR, and special mission aircraft. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation. It is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on-time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the maintenance division, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive maintenance strategies and plans.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across all maintenance activities.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes, procedures, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders to address technical and operational issues.
• Provide leadership and guidance to maintenance managers and team members.
• Develop and implement training and development programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of maintenance personnel.
• Report on maintenance activities, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives to senior management and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 11+ years of aviation experience, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 15 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements [e.g., FAA, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)].
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Deep understanding of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in aviation safety standards, safe operating practices, aircraft maintenance and inspection processes and procedures, and/or returning planes to service.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to present data to leadership in an effective manner and conflict resolution skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with standing up and managing aircraft operations in overseas locations.
• Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
• Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.
• Current/valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.
• Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/60 rotation.

Core Technical Competencies

• Strong Part 145 Repair Station leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of CFR Title 14, Part 91, Part 23/25.
• Experience with DCMA 8210.1C/1D.
• Commercial derivative military aircraft operations.
• MEL/CDL/NEF development.
• Maintenance information system (MIS) and configuration management proficiency.
• Engineering change management, mission systems integration, highly modified aircraft, STC development/sustainment, FAA & military certification processes.
• Familiarity with structural/electrical modifications, avionics‑to‑mission‑systems integration, ODAs, secure comms/networking requirements, and systems engineering.
• OEM coordination including Data License Agreements.

Benefits

• medical plans
• dental plans
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• and more.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $124,771.42 - $171,560.71.

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. 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.

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.