Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

About this role

Are you ready to use your leadership skills in aviation regulations and aircraft mission systems maintenance in a managerial position? Join our team! As an Aircraft Mission 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 Mission 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 ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Job Description Responsibilities: • Supervise and coordinate daily mission maintenance activities to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to schedules.

• Conduct inspections of mission 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).

• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment .

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

• Ability to frequently travel outside the continental US, typically for extended periods of time.

• ​Please be advised that this position may require deployment for a period of up to 90 days OCONUS, depending on mission needs. Deployment is not guaranteed and will be determined at the discretion of the supervisor or management, or as otherwise specified.

• 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 .

• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.

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

• A United States Government Security Clearance is required for employment. Applicants who do not currently have a USG security clearance are welcome to apply and, if selected, will be processed for a USG security clearance by SNC prior to employment. Employment will begin once the USG security clearance is granted. If applicant is unable to obtain USG security clearance, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.

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.

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: This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security C

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