Senior Supervisor - Aircraft Maintenance, Flightline

Job Title: Senior Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance - Flightline
Job Code: 47106
Job Location: Waco, TX (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

The Senior Supervisor, Operations Management role directs the development and implementation of activities in production to meet goals for quality, cost, and efficiency; manages operations including manufacturing, planning, engineering, testing, quality, and logistics; oversees procedures, budgets, capital expenditures, and labor; and ensures compliance with legal and safety standards, with a strong emphasis on aircraft electrical installations and modifications.

Essential Functions:

• Engage in the development of their team’s aircraft schedules and metrics. Build a strong understanding of metric data to support sound operational decision-making.
• Possess the ability to review aircraft technical information and manage the execution of technical tasks to ensure safety, accuracy, quality, and adherence to budgetary and staffing requirements.
• Provide direction and coordination of all manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to the establishment and adherence to operational policies and procedures.
• Achieve company goals for production/sales in a timely, cost-effective, and efficient manner.
• Assist in the planning and staffing of Manufacturing Operations.
• Assist in efforts to maintain a clean, safe environment for all employees.
• Represent Manufacturing Operations in meetings, both internal and external.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA standards and all legal requirements.
• Support manufacturing initiatives (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, SPC, CPI, AS9100).
• Comply with and enforce L-3 policies and Ethics codes.
• Review existing and potential equipment requirements for manufacturing.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, inclusion, and operational excellence.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including overtime to meet business requirements.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior flightline aircraft maintenance experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior flightline aircraft maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience on G550 platform, preferably with a focus on complex mechanical and avionics systems.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical installations and modifications.
• Proficiency with electrical and mechanical engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders.
• Proven experience in making sound decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Strong commitment to ethical practices and integrity.
• Effective problem-solving capabilities with a track record of implementing solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and resilience in overcoming obstacles.
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve high performance.
• Experience in delegating tasks appropriately and empowering team members.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability for team and project outcomes.
• Skilled in managing and resolving conflicts within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Relevant technical knowledge or industry expertise required for the role.
• Experience with project management metrics like Earned Value Management methodology that measures the progress and performance of a project.

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