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Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor - Deployable

Sierra Nevada Corp.

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Shalimar, FL
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Are you ready to use your leadership skills in aviation regulations and aircraft maintenance in a managerial position? Join our team! As an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing daily maintenance tasks, ensuring that all activities are performed in compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will assist the Aircraft Maintenance Manager in coordinating schedules and managing the maintenance team. This role requires strong leadership abilities to train and develop maintenance staff, monitor the use of tools and materials, and ensure a safe working environment.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to schedules.

  • Conduct inspections of maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

  • Assist in planning and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure timely completion.

  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.

  • Train and develop maintenance staff to enhance their skills and performance.

  • Monitor and ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and materials.

  • Address maintenance issues and collaborate with other departments to resolve technical problems.

  • Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular safety audits.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

  • 5+ years of aviation experience.

  • Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.

  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.

  • Familiarity with aviation safety standards, FAA regulations, policies, and procedures and safe operating practices.

  • Basic understanding of Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection processes and procedures and/or returning planes to service.

  • Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

  • Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.

  • Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.

  • Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.

  • Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.

  • Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.

  • Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/60 rotation.

  • An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Previous supervisory experience in an aircraft maintenance setting.

  • Previous management or lead experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation

  • Knowledge of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures.

  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

  • Perform physical inspections of aircraft components.

  • Work in loud environments with exposure to hazardous materials.

  • Occasionally travel for inspections and training.

  • Adapt to flexible working hours, including night and weekend shifts.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.