Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership in aviation and aircraft maintenance in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? Join us!

As an Aircraft Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling all aircraft repair and maintenance activities and ensuring those activities are performed safely and on-time. You'll help ensure projects are properly staffed with qualified employees and establish work standards. You'll also review maintenance delays and system problems in order to suggest improvements to maintenance processes and procedures. You will have overall responsibility for the airworthiness of the fleet and will ensure safe and adequate maintenance is performed at all times. The Aircraft Maintenance Manager will support the Field Site Manager and will be responsible for all aircraft maintenance actions. Appreciable leniency will be given in regard to progress upkeep and goal setting. Safety and organization are a part of every step!

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.

Responsibilities:

Provide Management oversight and scheduling for a team of A&P Mechanics in a high tempo environment.Plan and scheduled upcoming phase maintenance (manpower & parts) accordingly through research of Time Life Reports.Coordinate upcoming schedule with Field Site Manager and Customer for minimal impact to flight schedule.Provide customer feedback to appropriate personnel to help ensure customer satisfaction.Knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection processes and procedures and/or returning planes to service.Review system data to identify system/operator errors and provide feedback to field service personnel, operators, and/or analysts.Work directly with engineers during periodic system upgrades or replacements.Interview and assist with the hiring of support service personnel.Provide input and metrics for monthly or daily status reports (DSR) detailing the Field Site status WRT operation, maintenance, personnel, near term plans and issues.

Qualifications You Must Have:

B.A. (or equivalent degree) - a higher level degree may substitute for relevant experienceTypically, 6+ years of progressive aviation experience, which includes 0-2+ years of management experience.Military flightline operation experience.Experience with aviation safety standards and safe operating practicesGeneral knowledge and understanding of FAA regulations, policies, and proceduresStrong communication skills both written and verbalBasic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)Experience with Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection processes and procedures and/or returning planes to serviceFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant certification/license . Inspection Authorization (IA) designation preferred.The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

Familiarity with Edwards AFB

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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 the ability to obtain and maintain a 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 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.