Site Lead Aircraft Maintenance Manager 3
• Oversees maintenance servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft and
aircraft engines to ensure that aircraft are in good mechanical condition
and safe for flight
• Ensures FAA maintenance requirements are met. Schedules maintenance
and inspections
• Obtains quotations from outside repair facilities for equipment that cannot be repaired or maintained in-house.
• Releases aircraft for flight
• Recommends procedure changes to improve maintainability of aircraft
and timely inspections
• Consults manufacturers manuals for specifications and determines
feasibility of repair or replacement
• Requires FAA aircraft and engine mechanic license
Specific Description:
• Responsible for overall execution/management of deployed Aberdeen Integration Center (AIC) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) program of
multiple jet aircraft
• Provide necessary scheduled & unscheduled aircraft maintenance to
support 7-day per week operation, 24 hours per day
• Interface directly AIC program manager on issues related to execution & management of downrange CLS operations
• Establish & sustain total, organizational, line-maintenance & flight
operations support for deployed aircraft including all electrical &
mechanical troubleshooting, fault isolation & repair, parts replacement, line repairable unit (LRU) replacement, calibration tasks, testing, engine repairs and/or replacements, sheet metal repairs, & proper documentation in aircraft
forms (Air Force Form 781 series)
• Ensure maintenance of aircraft complies with associated airworthiness approvals
• Manage OEM-approved aircraft maintenance plan Flight Test Vehicle Maintenance Plan & inspection schedule for aircraft
• Manage performance of Tier 2 maintenance (in-depth maintenance, repairs, etc.) & Tier 3 maintenance (modifications & depot level or major
maintenance) at operational OCONUS site(s)
• Develop & manage maintenance manning schedules based on available manpower
• Manage performance of progressive maintenance & inspections on
aircraft at remote OCONUS locations to minimize aircraft downtime for
longer term maintenance requirements
• Interface/coordinate directly deployed site team(s) on daily basis
ensuring on-time daily mission execution
• Update & maintain approved Ground Operating Procedures for Aircraft
• Manage development/maintenance of aircraft downtime schedule(s) for
multiple aircraft
• Manage aircraft & mission system spares & bench stock/consumables
onsite with established inventory control procedures & ordering procedures
• Establish maintenance operations in line with customer's ground
maintenance procedures
• Establish working relationship with customer to develop flight & aircraft maintenance schedules & achieve thorough post-flight aircrew debriefs
• Provide program manager required maintenance metrics
• Ensure use of established aircraft maintenance database system for
aircraft inspection & maintenance tracking
• Coordinate maintenance activities with aircraft OEM maintenance
facility as necessary
• Develop monthly aircraft maintenance & supply reviews to conduct
with prime contractor via teleconference & web conferencing services
Basic Qualifications: • Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license
• Current DoD SECRET Clearance
• Military/Commercial aircraft production superintendent expertise
• Military/Commericial aircraft maintenance experience to include
flight line maintenance and expediter expertise
• Experience in leading/managing large maintenance organization of 20 personnel
• 5 years Transport/Airlift category maintenance management experience
Preferred Qualifications: Jet aircraft maintenance/operations experience (highly desired)
• Deployed maintenance operations
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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