Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor supports highly sensitive USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

• In coordination with the Aircraft Branch Manager, Production Supervisor, and maintenance training center provide technical direction to all assigned flight line personnel.
• Formulate, manage, plan and schedule training for personnel to become proficient in maintaining aircraft assigned to the 89AW.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with production supervisor and Maintenance Operation Control Center (MOCC) to ensure all mission scheduled aircraft are Fully Mission Capable (FMC).
• Review aircraft records to ensure required maintenance has been performed, hourly and calendar tracked events are current, and all associated documentation has been accurately completed.
• Manage Flight line section consisting of 98 personnel and directly supervise 18-man expeditor team of lead and senior mechanics that supervise all maintenance personnel on daily servicing, maintenance upkeep, cosmetic appearance (clean/wax interior and exterior), and accurately position SAM aircraft for launches.
• Ensure personnel practice good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Ensure HAZCOM and HAZMAT pharmacy programs are followed according to the applicable directives.
• Review, evaluate, and take corrective actions based on quality assurance and the contractor officer representatives (CORS) reports and ensures corrective measures are implemented to meet contract requirements, improve maintenance quality, and prevent the development of adverse trends.
• Ensure aircraft 781 forms documentation and CAMS match.
• Assist personnel in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components.
• Also, ensure repairable parts are promptly processed through repair channels within the required time frame.
• Ensure ground safety measures are observed in servicing and ground handling (towing/taxiing) of all aircraft.
• Manage continuous on-the-job-training (OJT) of maintenance personnel and new employees.
• Review status of training program and manage the special certification roster. Receive and assist in cross-utilization training (CUT) of subordinates and be qualified to perform maintenance tasks associated with other classifications.
• Provide annual performance reviews for flight line personnel.
• Co-chair weekly scheduling meeting ensuring inspections, and scheduled maintenance are accomplished in an efficient, timely manner.
• Work with the Program Managers to ensure compliance with Service Bulletins, Air Worthiness Directives, and any Special Modifications accomplished on assigned aircraft.
• Coordinate and manage all Programmed Depot Maintenance input, and return schedules to ensure return of Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status within the allotted time.
• Perform other duties related to the occupational field as assigned, to include temporary duty (TDY) and travel assignments as required, fill in for the Aircraft Branch Manager, and SAM-4 when required.
• Must be able to work day first shift, second shift, third shift and/or weekend shift as required.

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of general flight line maintenance.
• Must be A&P certified and have been a line maintenance mechanic for at least 2 years.
• A thorough working knowledge of applicable technical publications and ability to accurately interpret technical data are required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and leadership ability are required.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain a flight line driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
  Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

• A thorough understanding of the SAM mission, or Aircraft Flight line Supervisor is preferred.

The base salary range for this position is $115-125K. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the new salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work…