Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Amentum

86d • $115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries. The Production Supervisor will formulate policies, manage daily operations, and plan the use of materials and human resources for management of the aircraft maintenance operations, and airworthiness of the Special Air Mission (SAM) aircraft fleet transporting the President of the United States, Vice President, 1st Lady, Cabinet Members, and other high-ranking national and international dignitaries. This includes responsibility for work control, planning, and implementing company safety and environmental protection policies, motivating the maintenance crew in observance of those policies, and issuing orders in a clear and simple manner. The Production Superintendent’s operational authority is without limit except as it conflicts with Amentum ASD policies. Directs the maintenance, repair and operation of all assigned systems and supporting infrastructure affecting aircraft airworthiness, and readiness to include supervision, direction, and control of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 89AW aircraft and transient aircraft on a 24/7 basis to maintain airworthiness standards in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Authority, Environmental Protection Agency. Implements daily flying schedules to ensure all aircraft requirements are met. Directs, coordinates, controls and ensures work conducted by all Maintenance Branch shops is performed within applicable guidelines. Responsible for overall aircraft support and mission readiness to include aircraft forms review and exceptional release. Responsible for returning aircraft to service according to applicable guidelines and directives including exceptional releases/conditional releases and Extended Twin Engine Operations (ETOP) release. Orchestrates, directs, plans and coordinates Maintenance Recovery Teams (MRT) in support of aircraft repairs off station. Ensures all maintenance is conducted safely in accordance with FAA, OSHA, AFOSH, DOT, EPA, DOL, U.S. Air Force and Andrews AFB applicable instructions, policies, and directives. Will know and understand disaster control duties and provisions. Additionally implements established emergency procedures for all in-flight emergencies, ground emergencies and severe weather warning actions in accordance with U.S. Air Force directives and local policies. Directs and implements security procedures for 89th Air Wing Special Air Mission assets. Chairs the daily maintenance planning and scheduling meetings. The Production Superintendent will serve as the Amentum ASD point of contact (POC) for all aircraft maintenance and issues relating to aircraft operations mission support. Will be the single POC after normal hours for all aircraft maintenance & personnel matters. Completes employee performance reviews. Disciplines employees, up to and including issuing written reprimands and recommends further disciplinary action including suspension and discharge. Must be able to work day shift, night shift, and weekends and holidays as required. Must have a secret security clearance and flightline/airfield management driver’s license. Must be a FAA certificate mechanic with an airframe and power plant rating.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of aircraft maintenance and operations.
• Understanding of FAA, OSHA, AFOSH, DOT, EPA, and DOL regulations.
• Possess strength in all aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• Must have a secret security clearance.
• Must be a FAA certified mechanic with an airframe and power plant rating.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Air Force/civilian aircraft maintenance.
• Fifteen or more years in a DOD or Civilian operations management environment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate policies and manage daily operations for aircraft maintenance.
• Plan the use of materials and human resources for aircraft maintenance operations.
• Ensure airworthiness of the Special Air Mission (SAM) aircraft fleet.
• Direct maintenance, repair, and operation of all assigned systems affecting aircraft airworthiness.
• Supervise and control all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 89AW aircraft.
• Implement daily flying schedules to meet aircraft requirements.
• Ensure work conducted by Maintenance Branch shops is performed within applicable guidelines.
• Review aircraft forms and ensure exceptional release.
• Orchestrate and coordinate Maintenance Recovery Teams (MRT) for off-station aircraft repairs.
• Implement emergency procedures for in-flight and ground emergencies.
• Direct and implement security procedures for Special Air Mission assets.
• Chair daily maintenance planning and scheduling meetings.
• Serve as the point of contact for all aircraft maintenance and operations support.
• Complete employee performance reviews and manage disciplinary actions.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $115K - $125K.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees