WASS Maintenance Manager - 28981
HIIAbout the role
Requisition Number: 28981
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $126,363.00 - $150,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Management HI
This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.
HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.
Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:
- Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
- Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
- Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
- Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
- Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
- Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.
These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.
Summary
HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance, sustainment, configuration control, and airworthiness activities for the Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program. This role supports a global fleet of more than 100 rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and unmanned aircraft systems operating across multiple international locations. The Maintenance Manager ensures aircraft airworthiness, regulatory compliance, maintenance execution from routine servicing to depot-level repairs, and implementation of modifications and upgrades that support mission readiness. This position serves as the technical authority for maintenance operations and works closely with Operations, Logistics, and Safety while leading maintenance personnel across dispersed sites.
This position is contingnet on a proposal.
What You Will Do
- Lead all WASS maintenance activities across global locations
- Develop maintenance philosophies, strategies, and policies aligned with mission requirements
- Ensure maintenance programs meet fleet readiness and availability targets
- Establish maintenance standards and procedures aligned with regulations and OEM guidance
- Improve maintenance efficiency, effectiveness, and cost performance
- Maintain accountability for aircraft airworthiness across the fleet
- Ensure compliance with FAA airworthiness standards\
- Implement directives, service bulletins, and mandatory inspections
- Manage configuration control and modification approvals
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities for certifications
- Oversee routine maintenance, scheduled events, and depot-level repairs
- Direct engine repairs, component overhauls, and life-limited part replacements
- Ensure maintenance is performed per approved technical data
- Monitor maintenance production, quality, and efficiency
- Manage aircraft configuration baselines and modification histories
- Approve configuration changes and maintain documentation
- Coordinate fleet-wide upgrades and maintain technical records
- Plan and execute aircraft modifications and capability enhancements
- Coordinate approvals with engineering, OEMs, and regulatory authorities
- Oversee installation of mission systems, sensors, and equipment
- Lead engine maintenance programs, inspections, and monitoring
- Manage component repair and overhaul processes
- Track life-limited parts and optimize component utilization
- Recruit, train, and supervise maintenance technicians and inspectors
- Ensure personnel hold required licenses and qualifications
- Oversee initial and recurring technical training
- Conduct performance evaluations and promote technical excellence
- Implement QA/QC programs across a
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