Production Control/Aviation Maintenance Supervisor (Army Rotary Wing)

• Manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance and ensure all work is scheduled and performed in a safe and efficient manner.

• Supervise maintenance staff, which includes reviewing employee performance, addressing personnel issues, generating assignments, and setting priorities

• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, servicing, launch and recovery, corrosion control, and inspection, and routine thorough complex maintenance of aircraft, aircraft sub- systems, and components, as required.

• Perform engineering work orders regarding modifications and/or upgrades to various aircraft systems.

• Read and interpret manufacturers’ and company’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. 

• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, as required. 

• Provide guidance and instruction to team members concerning technical orders, checklists, and hazardous materials.

• Responsible for maintaining equipment maintenance schedules on all company assets and monitoring parts and supply inventories.

• Ensure availability of materials, anticipating requirements and reordering.

• 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 OSHA Regulations and monitors annual training requirements.

• May supervise and assist in aircraft/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

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Education or equivalent.

• Ten (10) years of aviation maintenance experience, with Three (3) years of US Army aviation maintenance experience.

• Five (5) years of supervisory experience with two (2) years of Army aviation maintenance supervisory experience.

• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements and to direct skilled technicians in the daily performance of their duties.

• Working knowledge of OSHA and company requirements.

• Knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance, NAC-I T1 Public Trust. ** US Citizenship is required to obtain a T1/CAC NACI Clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.

• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.

• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to supervise a team.

• Competent in the use of a computer, to include Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• Valid driver’s license.

• In-depth knowledge of flight line operations, aircraft/vehicle movement, and safety/hazards.

• Advanced knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment, aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications and schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications, aircraft engine, landing gear, and flight control systems.

• Previous experience with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint-Required.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to three (3) hours per day and sit for up to five (5) hours per day.

• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. to the height of 4 feet and up to 20 lbs. to a height of 7 feet.

• May be required to carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.

• On occasion must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.

• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.

• Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs.