Maintenence Control Center Supervisor

Viasat, Inc. • Remote - Texas, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Control Center Supervisor is a key member of Viasat’s Commercial Airline Support team, which helps deliver and maintain Viasat’s best-in-class “Viasat In-Flight Connectivity (IFC)” services to our Commercial Airline customers. The Maintenance Control Supervisor also plays a critical part in the service launch of new customers, supporting system activations and over-the air system checks for new installations and maintenance of the Viasat onboard In-Flight Connectivity solution. This position requires contributing to shared knowledge, documentation, training of peers and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial aircraft systems, specifically electrical and avionics equipment troubleshooting and testing. The critical nature of the work requires good judgment, initiative and specialized technical expertise to understand problems and develop recommended solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years SATCOM experience
• Proven ability to communicate, escalate and collaborate organization wide and to external vendors and customers
• Exhibit ability to effectively communicate cross organizationally and externally
• Proven leadership qualities and strong communication skills
• Successfully able to identify, lead and execute complex departmental projects, and those assigned by Manager CSC with minimum supervision
• Up to 10% travel to other Viasat offices, customer locations and airline maintenance locations, and hold a valid Passport

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with RF Satellite or Wireless Communication Systems
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Prior experience working with Linux/Unix
• Experience with hardware and software elements involved in IP networking and satellite communications

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of controllers and satcom specialists engaged in maintaining the IFEC system as well as analysis and troubleshooting of the installed Viasat system
• Planning of maintenance actions and implementation for the installed fleet of aircraft
• Initiates and communicates a variety of administrative personnel actions (e.g., Performance Reviews, scheduling and/or approving OT, PTO and disciplinary actions)
• Coordinates the Day-to-Day operation of employees on assigned shift, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts and providing technical guidance on complex issues
• Oversees the day-today operations of the Maintenance Control team and works cross-functionally with Airline Operations, Engineering, Account Management, and others as applicable
• Responsible for training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies
• Ensure Daily Airline Reports are accurate and functional for the morning leadership review
• Will oversee reporting and communication to the airline partners on the respective shifts
• Capable of managing the MCC Daily Operation Morning Meeting on behalf of the Manager of Maintenance Control
• Any other activities as designated by the Manager of Maintenance Control

Benefits

• range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
• comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree