Senior Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance

About the job

Job Title***: Senior Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance (2nd Shift – SkyRaider II) ****Job Code: 46685 ****Job Location: ***Waco, TX (Onsite) Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

*****Job Description:

The Senior Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance 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 inspection, repairs, 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.

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders.

• Review existing and potential equipment requirements for manufacturing.

• 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 aircraft maintenance experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior 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 AT-802 and or OA-1K Skyraider II platform, preferably with a focus on complex mechanical and avionics systems.

• Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical installations and modifications.

• Experience with project management metrics like Earned Value Management methodology that measures the progress and performance of a project.

• Proficiency with electrical and mechanical engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.

• 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.

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