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Aircraft Maintenance Operations Manager – F-5 Adversary Program – NAS JRB N

New Orleans, LA
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Overview

The Maintenance Operations Manager shall possess a background in the field of aircraft maintenance and material support with a minimum of 5 years of experience (within the last 20 years) supervising and assigning program workloads, as well as duties, for entire shifts of workers performing aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modifications. The 5 years experience shall include a one-year minimum as a Maintenance or Production Control Supervisor. Shall act as the Assistant Maintenance Officer and Maintenance Material Control Officer for the purpose of fulfilling qualification and programmatic duties IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 (series).


Responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for the leadership and management of the personnel assigned to the Maintenance Division.
  • Reports to the Site Manager.
  • Must be customer oriented.
  • Plan, coordinate, oversee, and direct all scheduled and unscheduled O-level, selected-I, and limited D-level maintenance of F-5 aircraft.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with OPNAVINST 4790.2 series maintenance publications.
  • Keep the Site Manager up to date on all maintenance department actions and make recommendations to ensure its efficient operation.
  • Schedule daily/weekly/monthly meetings as necessary with functional managers for the successful accomplishment of all maintenance actions.
  • Liaison as necessary and meet with customer representatives in support of aircraft maintenance.
  • Prepare and submit to the Site Manager recommendations for manpower, materials, facilities, and capital equipment.
  • Ensure the enforcement of all safety rules, administrative policies, procedures, and government regulations
  • Analyze maintenance data to ensure the efficient management of the maintenance department.
  • Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly required reports and maintenance CDRLs are submitted.
  • Conduct detachment planning meetings and determine manning, logistics, and equipment requirements.
  • Review the Monthly Maintenance Plan for accuracy and completeness.
  • Oversee Maintenance Admin and Logs and Records departments.
  • Provide information/data to the Logistics Manager for logistics planning, estimating, and procurement of components necessary to maintain contractual RFT requirements.
  • Evaluate existing methods and/or systems and potential improvements for compliance with maintenance requirements and cost-effectiveness.
  • Must be able to workday shift, night shift, or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team or detachment as required.
  • Will have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy.
  • Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
  • Assists in flight line foreign object prevention walks
  • Will know of and understand supply procedures. Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials, and equipment as required.
  • Must comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities, and job assignments.

Safety Requirements

  • Comply with Hazardous Waste Program. Comply with Company and Facility Hazardous Material Programs
  • Maintain shop/hanger/flightline area clean and participate in FOD Walk downs,
  • Must comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities, and job assignment.
  • Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times.
  • Will be familiar with and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed/required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:

This classification activity is usually accomplished in a maintenance control office environment and as such requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with office activities. May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Travel:

Must Be willing to travel. Travel is occasional in this role; approximately 20% of the time.

Reports to: Site Manager  


Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Shall possess a background in the field of aircraft maintenance and material support.
  • Minimum of 10 years experience (within the last 20 years) supervising and assigning program workloads as well as duties for entire shifts of workers performing aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modifications.
  • The 10 years experience shall include a one-year minimum as a Maintenance or Production Control Supervisor.
  • The Maintenance Manager shall act as the Maintenance Master Chief Petty Officer (MMCPO) for fulfilling qualification and programmatic duties IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2(series).

What We Bring: 

  • At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
  • The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

 Employee benefits include the following: 

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources

 Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

About V2X

V2X

V2X is a global mission support and services company that provides integrated solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Formed through the merger of Vertex Aerospace and Vectrus, the company delivers end-to-end support across logistics, maintenance, infrastructure operations, IT services, and mission readiness for military installations and deployed environments worldwide.

For job seekers, V2X offers a broad range of career opportunities spanning aviation maintenance, logistics, engineering support, cybersecurity, IT services, facilities management, and program management. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning service members, and cleared professionals who want to continue supporting defense missions in hands-on operational roles both in the United States and overseas.

Unlike traditional defense manufacturers focused on building platforms, V2X specializes in sustaining and enabling mission operations. Employees often work directly in support of military readiness—maintaining aircraft, managing base operations, supporting deployed logistics, and ensuring critical infrastructure functions reliably in challenging environments. This makes V2X particularly relevant for professionals who prefer operational, field-based, and mission sustainment work.

As global defense operations become more complex and logistics-heavy, demand continues to grow for integrated support providers like V2X. For professionals seeking stable, mission-focused careers with strong ties to real-world military operations, V2X stands out as a key employer in the defense services and readiness ecosystem.

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