Aircraft Maintenance Manager

V2X•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager plans, coordinates, and directs the Maintenance Team’s work maintaining and repairing T-45 aircraft in support of flight training operations. The role leads a large workforce in following established policies, procedures, and operations for the Navy’s T-45 Flight Training Program. The manager oversees flight-line operations, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, conditional maintenance, Aviators Life Support Equipment, technical directives, ground support equipment, subcontracted maintenance, and off-site or emergency repair. Responsibilities also include maintenance planning, workload analysis, tracking long-range maintenance plans and life-limited components, issuing maintenance instructions when needed, evaluating processes for compliance and cost effectiveness, and coordinating repairs. The role works with customers, supporting activities, the Quality Manager, and the Site Manager to coordinate maintenance requirements, analyze data, report work status, recommend resources, prepare cost estimates, and maintain required records. The manager also supports safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and labor relations, including employee selection, training, complaint resolution, and discipline. The position is normally designated as the Company’s Weight and Balance Officer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 12 years of direct aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modification experience within the last 15 years.
Six of the last 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience must be in a supervisory position responsible for assigning program workloads and duties for entire shifts.
At least one year of maintenance or production control experience.
Experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense CAC (Common Access Card).
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Extensive management-level working knowledge of Navy aircraft maintenance procedures, including the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790 series, COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790 policies and procedures, and NAMPSOP Programs.
Experience supervising daily flight operations and supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Working knowledge of applicable aircraft.
Understanding of basic supply procedures and good working knowledge of material procedures and the Naval Aviation Supply System.
In-depth knowledge of the T-45 contract, Government contracts, and Company organization, policies, and procedures.
Leadership and management skills to direct assigned maintenance personnel in following established policies, procedures, and operations.
Ability to manage assigned programs with effective communication and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate accurately and concisely, orally and in writing, on aircraft maintenance and material support matters; ability to read, speak, write legibly, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Computer literacy is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct Maintenance Team activities for T-45 aircraft maintenance and repair supporting flight training operations.
Administer flight-line launch, recovery, and servicing; scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; conditional maintenance; Aviators Life Support Equipment; the Technical Directive Program; Ground Support Equipment; subcontracted maintenance; and off-site or on-call maintenance and emergency repairs.
Perform management analysis and workload planning to meet customer service and company goals.
Create and track long-range maintenance plans, including phase and calendar or special inspections, integrated with depot maintenance and daily flight activities.
Monitor life-limited components and ensure their limits are not exceeded.
Issue maintenance or work instructions when procedures are not covered by available technical data or are specified by government directives.
Evaluate methods, systems, and potential improvements for maintenance and flight-schedule compliance, cost effectiveness, productivity, and personnel safety.
Determine and coordinate feasible means of obtaining off-site emergency aircraft repairs.
Delegate significant assignments and projects.
Normally serve as the Company’s Weight and Balance Officer.
Interface with the customer and coordinate with supporting activities, including IMA, Supply Department, and Depot.
Work with the Quality Manager to analyze maintenance data and identify trends and deficiencies.
Advise the Site Manager about work in progress and coordinate with other departments.
Recommend manpower, materials, facilities, and capital equipment to the Site Manager.
Prepare cost estimates and obtain government approval for conditional maintenance, ISR over-and-above, and depot-level repairs.
Maintain data and records for periodic required reports.
Support Company safety programs, investigate accidents and injuries involving assigned personnel, and take action to prevent recurrence.
Serve as the contract’s FOD focal point, enforce FOD prevention rules, and enforce the Tool Control Program.
Comply with the Hazardous Waste Program and act as Hazardous Waste Coordinator when assigned.
Enforce Company and Government regulations concerning personnel safety and the security and preservation of Government- and Company-owned equipment.
Ensure compliance with Quality Control policies and required inspections.
Interview, select, and train new employees; instruct assigned employees on proper methods and procedures; and assist with the Training Program as required.
Investigate and resolve employee complaints.
Apply the Collective Bargaining Agreement, resolve Step 2 grievances, and discipline employees as needed using progressive disciplinary procedures.
Support Company policies and procedures, maintain high ethical standards, and perform other reasonably related incidental duties when directed.