Aircraft Maintenance Manager I (Deploy Only)

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

4d•$99,062 - $136,211

About The Position

The Aircraft Maintenance Manager I oversees aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. The role plans and schedules maintenance activities, supervises maintenance teams, and ensures fleet airworthiness. This is a deploy-only position supporting the ISR, Aviation, and Security business area, which delivers manned and unmanned aircraft systems integration and related C4ISR, training, certification, and logistics capabilities. The position requires frequent international travel and extended deployments to OCONUS operating locations, on an approximate 60/30 rotation, as well as a 60-hour work week and willingness to work extended hours, holidays, and shifts as required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least seven years of aviation experience, with specified substitutions for relevant experience or a higher-level degree. An FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification and an active Secret U.S. security clearance are required. Employment is contingent on obtaining and maintaining required clearance eligibility, meeting deployment restrictions, passing a pre-deployment medical assessment, and being able to travel internationally. The role includes physical inspections, regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, and work in loud environments with possible exposure to hazardous materials. The estimated starting salary range is $99,062.38–$136,210.77, subject to factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, and applicable geographic differentials. SNC offers annual performance incentive pay and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement, with at least 11 years of related experience required in the absence of a degree. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
At least 7 years of aviation experience.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements, including FAA and EASA requirements.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
General knowledge and understanding of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience with aircraft maintenance and inspection processes and procedures and/or returning aircraft to service.
Ability to travel frequently outside the continental United States, typically for extended periods.
Ability to deploy for extended periods to various OCONUS operating locations.
Current, valid passport and ability to obtain a visa for international travel.
Successful completion of a pre-deployment medical assessment.
Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command restriction requirements for deployed locations.
Willingness to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/30 rotation.
Willingness and ability to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required; the stated work week is 60 hours.
Current/active Secret U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship; employment requires an active clearance.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to perform physical inspections of aircraft components and work in loud environments with exposure to hazardous materials.
Ability to adapt to flexible working hours, including night and weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience with Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.
Previous management or lead experience, including recruiting employees, assigning, directing, and evaluating their work, and overseeing staff competence development and maintenance.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization (IA) designation.
Background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule aircraft maintenance and repair activities for timely and cost-effective completion.
Supervise and manage maintenance personnel, ensuring they are qualified and follow safety standards and procedures.
Conduct foreign object inspections and ensure maintenance complies with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Establish work standards, schedules, and shifts to maximize maintenance-project efficiency.
Analyze maintenance delays and system issues and develop and implement process improvements.
Ensure fleet airworthiness and safe operation, except for platform support programs.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
Coordinate maintenance activities and resolve issues with other departments and stakeholders.
Monitor maintenance budgets and ensure financial resources are used effectively.
Stay current with industry developments, regulations, and best practices to support compliance and continuous improvement.
Perform physical inspections of aircraft components.
Travel occasionally for inspections and training.