The Deputy Aircraft Branch Manager provides senior-level oversight of aircraft maintenance operations in direct support of the 89th Airlift Wing's executive airlift mission.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists the Aircraft Branch Manager with overall management of aircraft branch personnel and organizational level maintenance activities.
• Assists in planning, directing, scheduling of scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities.
• Assists the Aircraft Branch Manager with employee issues and actions to include interviews, disciplinary actions and other supervisory responsibilities required to ensure the workforce is trained & certified to perform maintenance activities.
• Assists with personnel evaluations and performs as the Branch Manager in his/her absence.
• Ensures prompt execution of all on-equipment maintenance functions to include aircraft servicing, inspections, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and aircraft cleaning.
• Ensures adequate workforce availability to support a 24/7 operational schedule.
• Strictly enforces compliance with all applicable FAA and USAF technical data, quality standards, and local policies and regulation as required under the contract.
• Reviews and analyzes quality assurance, contractor officer representative, and statistical reports to identify trends and initiate corrective and preventative actions.
• Enforces personnel compliance IAW ASD administrative policies and procedures, safety guidance, and governmental instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ten (10) Years of experience in aircraft maintenance as an aircraft mechanic with three (3) years' experience supervising aircraft personnel.
• Must have a FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certificate.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Exceptional communication skills, leadership abilities, and personnel management skills.
• Capable of performing under extreme circumstances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aviation related degree is preferred.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $125K to $138K. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the new salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.

Compensation Details:
125K -138K

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:
06/30/2026 - Until Filled
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.