E01-C07 F-16 Maintenance Supervisor
About The Position
Aether Aerospace, a Defense Technology platform formed by JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for its contract to provide sustainment services for the VENOM Autonomy Kit (VAK) on six F-16C aircraft at Eglin AFB. The supervisor will lead and oversee avionics, electrical, and structural maintenance, repair, and inspection activities of the VAK components. This role involves directing a team of avionics and structural technicians, ensuring adherence to technical standards, and collaborating with local USAF maintenance teams to maintain the aircraft in flying condition. The position requires extensive experience with military aircraft maintenance and a proven background supervising teams performing complex maintenance activities. The proposed salary range is $120,000, with final salary influenced by factors such as government contract labor categories, prior experience, skills, location, education, and certifications.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain clearance.
- 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, including military aircraft.
- Demonstrated experience supervising teams performing installation and maintenance activities.
- Direct experience with F-16 modification programs or other fighters/USAF platforms.
- Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, technical orders, and OEM manuals.
- Experience in work planning and cross-functional collaboration.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to meet USAF facility access/security requirements.
- Prior USAF aircraft maintenance experience.
- Experience supervising teams of mechanics in a military or aerospace environment.
- Experience coordinating with quality assurance, engineering, and customer representatives.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications in safety, equal opportunity, records management, and aircraft systems.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct a team of aircraft avionics and structural mechanics performing tasks related to maintaining the VENOM Autonomy Kit on six F-16 aircraft.
- Coordinate daily with program managers, customers, quality control, engineering, and maintenance to ensure smooth execution and problem resolution.
- Track all maintenance activities and keep daily logs of equipment removals and installations.
- Coordinate with logistics personnel to track, maintain, and order spare components.
- Ensure compliance with USAF technical orders, OEM manuals, safety requirements, and maintenance documentation procedures.
- Promote process improvements to increase efficiency, safety, and quality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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