Senior Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance
About The Position
The Senior Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance directs the development and implementation of production activities to meet quality, cost, and efficiency goals. The role manages operations across manufacturing, planning, engineering, testing, quality, and logistics, and oversees procedures, budgets, capital expenditures, and labor. It ensures compliance with legal and safety standards, with a strong emphasis on aircraft inspections, repairs, installations, and modifications. This position is based onsite in Waco, Texas, on the second shift supporting the SkyRaider II. The schedule is 4/10: employees work 10-hour days, four days a week. Flexible hours, including overtime, may be needed to meet business requirements. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of prior aircraft maintenance experience, or at least 8 years of prior aircraft maintenance experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 2 years of experience leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, to meet business requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience on the AT-802 and/or OA-1K Skyraider II platform, preferably involving complex mechanical and avionics systems.
- Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical installations and modifications.
- Experience with project management metrics such as Earned Value Management methodology.
- Proficiency with electrical and mechanical engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
- Proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
- Strong commitment to ethical practices and integrity.
- Effective problem-solving skills and a track record of implementing solutions.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and resilience in overcoming obstacles.
- Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve high performance.
- Experience delegating tasks appropriately and empowering team members.
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability for team and project outcomes.
- Skill in managing and resolving team conflicts.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with team members and stakeholders.
- Relevant technical knowledge or industry expertise for the role.
Responsibilities
- Engage in developing the team’s aircraft schedules and metrics, and use metric data to support operational decision-making.
- Review aircraft technical information and manage technical task execution to ensure safety, accuracy, quality, and adherence to budget and staffing requirements.
- Direct and coordinate all manufacturing operations.
- Contribute to establishing and following operational policies and procedures.
- Achieve company production and sales goals in a timely, cost-effective, and efficient manner.
- Assist with planning and staffing Manufacturing Operations.
- Help maintain a clean and safe environment for employees.
- Represent Manufacturing Operations in internal and external meetings.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA standards and other legal requirements.
- Support manufacturing initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, SPC, CPI, and AS9100.
- Comply with and enforce L-3 policies and ethics codes.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Review existing and potential manufacturing equipment requirements.
- Work flexible hours, including overtime, as needed to meet business requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
