Aircraft Maintenance Control Supervisor

V2X•Kingsville, TX

About The Position

The Aircraft Maintenance Control Supervisor is responsible for completing assigned work and ensuring safe, quality maintenance and flight-line operations that support the T-45 Program flight schedule. The role applies comprehensive technical knowledge and experience to resolve complex maintenance problems and requires substantial expertise in aviation maintenance, aircraft tools and test equipment, aircraft publications, engines, and flight control systems. The supervisor manages aircraft maintenance operations and staff, including scheduling work, setting priorities, assigning duties, instructing employees, reviewing performance, and addressing personnel issues. The position may include off-site service at assigned detachments and requires enforcement of Foreign Object Debris (FOD), hazardous waste, and tool-control programs, along with compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Work is generally performed in an office or hangar. Conditions may include inclement weather and temperature changes, high noise, fumes or airborne particles, and electrical-shock hazards. The role may require lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and vision abilities including close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. The Maintenance Supervisor must have an extensive background in aircraft maintenance and material support, meet the stated experience and training qualifications, hold a valid state driver’s license, and be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC). Several training and certification requirements are to be completed within six months after hire. An FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license is desired but not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 12 years of experience within the last 15 years in direct aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modification.
Four to six years in an aircraft supervisory or lead position, including responsibility for assigning workloads and duties for entire shifts and supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Five years of experience in military or civilian aviation maintenance, production control, and scheduling.
Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management school or equivalent.
Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to supervise a team and direct employees’ work.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Good judgment and sound decision-making.
Ability to accurately carry out written or verbal orders, instructions, and directives.
Customer orientation.
Ability to pass Government or Company licensing and qualification requirements for the position.
Knowledge of the OPNAVINST 4790.2 series, NALCOMIS operating procedures, and basic supply procedures.
Working knowledge of applicable aircraft.
Ability to produce clear and technically accurate writing.
Experience in corrosion detection, treatment, and protection.
Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC).
Complete the specified training and certification requirements within six months after hire, including hazardous-waste communications, FOD and tool-control awareness, security-clearance awareness, OPNAVINST 4790.2 and ISO 9001-2000 program awareness, NALCOMIS system training, egress-system checkout, aircraft towing, plane captain certification, Operational Risk Management training, and release-aircraft-safe-for-flight qualification.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

Responsibilities

Ensure satisfactory completion of assigned work and safe, quality maintenance and flight-line operations supporting the T-45 Program flight schedule.
Manage aircraft maintenance and ensure work is scheduled and performed safely and efficiently.
Supervise maintenance staff, including reviewing performance, addressing personnel issues, assigning work, and setting priorities.
Instruct assigned employees in proper maintenance methods and procedures as required.
Perform off-site service at assigned detachments.
Enforce Foreign Object Debris (FOD), hazardous waste, and tool-control programs.
Assist as directed with the safety, security, and preservation of Government- and Company-owned equipment.
Comply with established general and industrial safety rules and regulations applicable to the contract, facilities, and assignment.
Perform other related duties as required.