Maintenance Supervisor (Heavy)

Amentum is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for Las Vegas, NV.

The Maintenance Supervisor, Airlift, functioning in an airlift terminal and flight line environment, oversees and coordinates the work effort of assigned subordinate maintenance personnel in support of the unit’s daily flying operations. 

The position is primarily assigned as the Heavy Maintenance Supervisor. The position accompanies assigned aircraft for all heavy maintenance checks, usually up to 3 times a year, for 30-45 days at a time.  All heavy maintenance checks are performed at a contracted MRO facility outside the local area.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates subordinate time and daily flight-line work operations. 
• Evaluates and documents employee performance. 
• Makes recommendations to higher level supervision or management concerning hires, promotions, raises, and terminations. 
• May interview prospective employees. 
• Responsible for employee productivity on a day-to-day basis. 
• Plans and carries out the training and development of employees within the group. 
• Counsels and advises employees. 
• Writes reports and completes other routine correspondence. 
• Must communicate effectively with customers as a representative of the company. 
• Participates in advisory groups concerning training and management.
• Implements technical and procedural guidelines for performance of work in the group. 
• Communicates with technical or administrative specialists.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must have a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and
• 6 years heavy aircraft maintenance experience, 2 years of which will be at a heavy maintenance facility or overseeing heavy maintenance checks. 
• Must possess thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance manuals, FAA regulation and company policies and procedures.  
• Must possess a base of knowledge sufficient to oversee the performance of technically diverse tasks assigned to the maintenance department. 
• Must have a working knowledge of management techniques and interpersonal skills sufficient to interface with and effectively direct subordinates. 
• This knowledge and these skills may be obtained by graduation from a two to four-year technical institute or college or possess equivalent formal technical training or military equivalent in a directly related technical working environment. 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance. US citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.  
• Possess a valid state issued driver’s license.  

Preferred Skills:

• Maintenance Inspector and/or Maintenance Quality Assurance Evaluator experience is highly desired.   

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Work is primarily sedentary with some walking, bending, and stooping in order to move about the station to coordinate the daily airlift operation.  Work may require travel to remote locations.  The weight of items lifted normally does not exceed 50 pounds. Work is primarily conducted in an office environment with some flight line activity required.  On occasion, work is performed on Company aircraft.  There is occasional exposure to flight line hazards, noise and equipment operations. 

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.