Aircraft Modification Supervisor

Bridger Aerospace • Belgrade, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Modification Supervisor is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and oversight of aircraft modification, retrofit, upgrade, and repair programs. This position provides direct supervision of modification personnel and serves as the primary interface between Maintenance, Engineering, Structures, Avionics, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure modification projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. The Aircraft Modification Supervisor is responsible for managing aircraft configuration changes, ensuring work is accomplished in accordance with approved engineering data, and maintaining compliance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Minimum 5–7 years of aircraft maintenance, modification, heavy maintenance, or aircraft integration experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in an aviation maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, avionics, and aircraft modification practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, installation instructions, and technical publications.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft certification requirements, maintenance documentation, and quality systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and aircraft maintenance tracking systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) installations and aircraft certification programs.
• Experience with commercial, military, special mission, or business aircraft modification programs.
• Experience supporting FAA conformity inspections and certification activities.
• Experience managing aircraft integration projects involving structures, avionics, and mission systems.
• Previous experience supporting ground and flight test operations.
• Familiarity with project management principles and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise aircraft modification, retrofit, repair, and upgrade projects.
• Develop and manage modification work packages within the approved work order and maintenance tracking systems.
• Ensure modification activities are accomplished in accordance with approved engineering drawings, STC data, technical publications, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate aircraft downtime requirements and resource allocation to support project schedules and delivery commitments.
• Monitor project progress and provide routine status updates to management and stakeholders.
• Ensure proper aircraft configuration control throughout all phases of modification activities.
• Review engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and modification instructions for accuracy and applicability.
• Coordinate with Engineering regarding design changes, deviations, and technical issues encountered during modification activities.
• Support development and implementation of modification processes and installation procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting installation, integration, and certification issues.
• Supervise, assign, and direct daily activities of Structures, Avionics, and Maintenance personnel assigned to modification programs.
• Monitor workforce productivity and work quality.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback to assigned personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all maintenance and modification activities comply with applicable FAA regulations, approved data, company procedures, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate inspections with Quality Assurance personnel and ensure required inspections are completed.
• Support FAA inspections, customer audits, and regulatory oversight activities.
• Ensure maintenance records, modification documentation, and aircraft records are properly completed and maintained.
• Verify compliance with approved engineering data, STC requirements, and configuration management processes.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of parts, materials, tooling, and support equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company tool control, calibration, and material handling programs.
• Identify resource constraints and recommend solutions to maintain project schedules.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, safety, and cost control.
• Participate in lessons learned reviews and program improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the development of standard work instructions, procedures, and best practices for aircraft modification programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities
• Company performance-based bonus plan
• Equity stock-based compensation package
• Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, and 401k
• Continuing education reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED