1721 - Maintenance Manager

Sigma Defense • $80K — $97K *

Panama City, FL 32404In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

7+ years experience in maintenance, repair, or modification on air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, or Navy shipboard mechanical systems.
5+ years supervising maintenance and repair of air-cushion vehicles or aircraft.
Strong troubleshooting and operational readiness skills for mechanical systems.
Experience with quality assurance programs in maintenance environments.
Familiarity with J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 standards and implementing them in maintenance processes.
Experience with the Navy 3-M Preventative Maintenance Program, including documentation and reporting requirements.
Proven ability to lead maintenance teams in high-tempo environments.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise maintenance and repair activities for mechanical systems.
Lead mechanics, technicians, and inspectors in safe maintenance operations.
Provide oversight for troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and system testing.
Develop maintenance plans and coordinate labor, materials, and equipment.
Prioritize maintenance tasks based on operational needs and safety considerations.
Manage schedules for preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
Implement quality assurance practices to ensure technical compliance and safety standards.

Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance including HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
Life and AD&D coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 Floating Holidays
Educational Assistance

Full Job Description

Maintenance Manager to be responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing maintenance, repair, and modification efforts on complex mechanical systems associated with air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, or naval platforms. This role ensures that all maintenance activities meet operational, technical, and quality standards while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Requirements

7+ years of experience performing maintenance, repair, or modification on air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems.
5+ years of concurrent experience supervising maintenance and repair of air-cushion vehicles or aircraft.
Strong background in mechanical system troubleshooting, system-level maintenance, and operational readiness restoration.
Desired experience implementing and managing quality assurance programs in a maintenance environment.
Familiarity with the following standards and certifications is essential:

J-STD-001
IPC-A-610
IPC-A-620

Demonstrated ability to apply these standards to maintenance processes to ensure compliance and improve overall quality.
Required experience with the Navy 3-M Preventative Maintenance Program, including documentation, execution, and reporting requirements.
Proven ability to lead maintenance teams in high-tempo environments.
Strong organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
Familiarity with maintenance documentation, inspection processes, safety procedures, and technical work instructions.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Personnel Clearance Level:

Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

Direct and supervise maintenance and repair activities for air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, or shipboard mechanical systems.
Lead a workforce of mechanics, technicians, and inspectors to ensure safe and effective maintenance operations.
Provide hands-on oversight for troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, component replacement, system testing, and post-repair validation.
Develop daily, weekly, and long-range maintenance plans, coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.
Prioritize maintenance tasks based on operational needs, system readiness, and safety considerations.
Manage the scheduling and execution of preventative, corrective, and emergent maintenance activities.
Implement and manage maintenance quality assurance practices to ensure conformance to technical, safety, and procedural standards.
Drive improvements to maintenance processes by integrating lessons learned, inspection results, and root-cause analyses.
Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance actions and compliance with established quality control systems.
Oversee and enforce Preventative Maintenance (PM) requirements using the Navy 3-M Maintenance and Material Management System.
Ensure PM schedules, maintenance indexes, and documentation requirements are properly maintained and executed.
Train and mentor personnel in preventative maintenance procedures and 3-M compliance expectations.
Enforce all safety standards related to mechanical systems maintenance, tooling, equipment use, and hazardous environments.
Conduct worksite inspections, hazard assessments, and corrective actions to maintain a safe maintenance environment.
Identify risks related to equipment degradation, schedule pressures, quality concerns, or resource constraints and implement mitigation measures.
Provide daily supervision, coaching, and professional development for maintenance personnel.
Oversee workforce qualification tracking, technical training, certification requirements, and cross-training opportunities.
Evaluate performance, maintain accountability, and foster a culture of safety and high technical standards.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $97,000 annually.

Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
Life and AD&D coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 (Floating) Holidays
Educational Assistance
Highly Competitive Salary

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