JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Employee will be part of the Deployment Pool and will be required to support deployments to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required. This position will require the member to be flexible in the support of assigned deployment/work schedules. The RPA Production Superintendent I, functioning in an aircraft hangar and flight line environment, oversees and coordinates the work effort of assigned subordinate maintenance personnel in support of the unit's daily RPA operations. Assists the Production Superintendent II/III in maintaining the schedule and technical performance of the RPA operations and maintenance (O&M) program at the site level. Lead for production, supply, production control/planning and quality management aspects of RPA O&M. Acts as primary point of contact for customers on the flight line.
Position reports to the Production Superintendent II/III and/or Site Manager.
USAF equivalent position is Production Expeditor.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Plans, schedules, and/or coordinates all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities and flight-line work operations for all assigned personnel in support of MQ-9 O&M daily, weekly, and monthly operations.
- Completes daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports and other required paperwork for O&M readiness.
- Interfaces with internal and external customers to support flying schedules and plan maintenance events.
- Manages employee productivity on a day-to-day basis to ensure O&M operational readiness.
- Enforces technical and/or procedural guidelines for performance of work within O&M operations.
- Communicates effectively with customers as a representative of the company, as needed.
- Enforces Human Resource (HR) policies and programs throughout work environment.
- Evaluates and documents employee performance and all HR related discipline issues, as needed.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or requested by Supervisors.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
- Must have Bachelor's degree w/6 years of experience; Associate Degree w/8 years of experience; High School Diploma w/10 years of experience, or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.
- Must have a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in flightline maintenance operations and activities.
- Minimum of three (3) years of diverse management experience; and excellent communication, analytical, project management and supervisory skills.
- Must have expert knowledge of basic and complex mechanical maintenance and repair
- Must possess expert knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft mechanical maintenance
- Must know theory and principles of operation of engines, accessories and components, theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and have an expert understanding of applicable systems
- Must have desktop computer skills with proficiency in full range of Microsoft Office products; must be capable of preparing management level reports and presentations.
- Must have a practical knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices sufficient to perform as an effective, informed supervisor.
- Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment
- Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
- Must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship upon hire
- Must have current/active U.S. Driver's License
- Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line Government Driver's License
- Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date
- Must have current DoD Secret Security Clearance and must be able to maintain a DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment
- Must have valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of one year remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank Visa pages
- Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior MQ-9 Production Superintendent Experience
- MQ-9 Deployment Experience
- Experience in bare-base set-up/tear-down in support of MQ-9 operations.
- Prior experience as a Defense Contractor
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.
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