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Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Five or more years of experience in an aircraft maintenance environment.
  • Must possess a valid Federal Aviation Administration Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
  • In-depth knowledge of flight line operations, aircraft and vehicle movement, and safety and hazards.
  • Advanced knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment; aircraft technical orders, job guides and publications; schematic diagrams, drawings and charts; technical publications; aircraft engines, landing gear and flight control systems.
  • Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration and company requirements, including safe working techniques and procedures.
  • Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements and direct skilled technicians in their daily duties.
  • Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to supervise a team.
  • Competence using computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Outlook and Excel.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Customs and Border Protection suitability clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance and ensure work is scheduled and performed safely and efficiently.
  • Supervise maintenance staff by reviewing employee performance, addressing personnel issues, generating assignments and setting priorities.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, launch and recovery, corrosion control, inspections, and routine through complex maintenance of aircraft, aircraft subsystems and components, as required.
  • Perform engineering work orders regarding modifications and upgrades to aircraft systems.
  • Read and interpret manufacturers' and company maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
  • Adjust, repair or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories, as required.
  • Provide guidance and instruction to team members concerning technical orders, checklists and hazardous materials.
  • Maintain equipment maintenance schedules for company assets and monitor parts and supply inventories.
  • Ensure materials are available by anticipating requirements and reordering supplies.
  • Offer technical guidance to Engineering staff regarding start-up of new equipment and follow-up of maintenance programs.
  • Provide employees with proper training on company equipment as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and monitor annual training requirements.
  • May supervise and assist in aircraft or equipment movement.
  • May conduct flight line and hangar foreign object damage prevention walks and housekeeping.
  • May meet with customers and company senior leadership as required.
  • Travel periodically in support of customers’ mission.

Desired Qualifications

  • B300 King Air, C206 or similar fixed-wing aircraft maintenance experience is highly desired.

About the Company

Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Amentum provides technical and engineering services to government agencies to support high-stakes missions such as space launch, nuclear cleanup, and military operations. Its offerings combine workforce, engineering, and mission-support capabilities across the full lifecycle—from planning and design to operations and sustainment—delivered as contracted services. The company differentiates itself through scale and breadth: formed from a spin-off and expanded by acquiring DynCorp and PAE, and later merging with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence units, making it one of the largest government services contractors with about 53,000 employees and a public listing (AMTM). Its main goal is to help the U.S. and its allies achieve mission success for critical national programs by providing comprehensive, reliable government-focused technical services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
2020

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