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Y-Tech Services Inc
Regular
The Multi-Function Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing, directing, and coordinating C-130J fuel cell Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) operations in support of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) requirements at Crestview and other designated locations. This position provides leadership and oversight of personnel, maintenance workflows, resources, and inspection schedules to ensure fuel cell maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable technical data, military requirements, customer expectations, and company standards.
The supervisor serves as the primary liaison between Lockheed Martin, government customers, fuel cell maintenance personnel, and supporting agencies to coordinate maintenance requirements, resolve operational challenges, and maintain mission readiness. This role requires extensive fuel cell experience, strong supervisor capabilities, and the ability to manage complex maintenance operations in a military aviation environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintenance Operations Management: Supervise, direct, perform, and coordinate fuel cell maintenance of C-130 Programmed Depot Maintenance operations, ensuring work is performed in accordance with approved technical data, maintenance procedures, and established quality standards.
- Production Planning and Scheduling: Establish workflow priorities, maintain schedules, and coordinate fuel system maintenance activities with customer aircraft schedules, operational requirements, and mission commitments.
- Personnel Leadership: Direct and supervise fuel system maintenance personnel, establish staffing priorities, monitor workforce utilization, be capable of hands-on maintenance to assist if and when needed to ensure workflow is not interrupted, and maintain appropriate manpower levels to meet daily requirements and program objectives.
- Resource Management: Monitor the availability and utilization of parts, tools, equipment, materials, and other resources necessary to support maintenance operations. Identify resource constraints and coordinate corrective actions to minimize disruptions to production.
- Customer and Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with government representatives, Lockheed Martin personnel, other supporting agencies, and internal functional teams to coordinate maintenance requirements, communicate operational status, and resolve issues affecting production or mission readiness.
- Technical and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all fuel system maintenance activities comply with applicable technical orders, maintenance instructions, Department of the Air Force requirements, Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and other applicable safety and quality requirements.
- Fuel System Maintenance Oversight: Provide oversight of aircraft fuel system inspections, scheduled maintenance, discrepancy identification, corrective maintenance, and associated documentation to ensure work is completed accurately and in accordance with approved procedures.
- Production Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor daily fuel system maintenance progress, identify schedule risks and production delays, and provide regular status updates through weekly reports, staff meetings, and other program reporting requirements as required.
- Operational Problem Resolution: Identify and address fuel system maintenance, staffing, supply, scheduling, and operational challenges. Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to develop and implement corrective actions that support production goals.
- Customer Communication: Maintain consistent communication with customer representatives regarding aircraft fuel system status, maintenance progress, anticipated completion dates, resource requirements, and potential impacts to operational schedules.
- Quality Assurance and Safety: Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and procedural compliance. Ensure personnel understand and follow established maintenance practices and immediately elevate significant safety, quality, or production concerns.
- Documentation and Accountability: Ensure required maintenance records, production reports, work schedules, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with applicable program and regulatory requirements.
- Program Support: Provide technical and hands-on operational support to internal teams and customer organizations. Assist with coordinating resources, resolving maintenance issues, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and mission support.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises and coordinates assigned fuel system maintenance personnel. Responsibilities include assigning work, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, Hands-on maintenance as required to keep workflow moving, coordinating training and development, ensuring compliance with safety and technical requirements, and supporting workforce planning to meet program objectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 6 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Prior USAF AFSOC MC-130P/H/E/J and AC-130H/U/J fuel system Isochronal, programmed depot maintenance, or Letter Check experience
• Demonstrated experience managing fuel system maintenance operations, production activities, or aircraft letter check maintenance programs.
• Previous experience serving as a fuel system supervisor, maintenance manager, or equivalent leadership position within a military aviation maintenance environment.
• Experienced with requirements and compliance with Government and Military aviation maintenance standards, .e.g. AS9100, DCMA INST 8210, USAF Technical Orders, Air Force Instructions and engineering drawings
• Experience coordinating fuel system personnel, production schedules, aircraft maintenance requirements, and operational resources.
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with aircraft technical data, maintenance instructions, and applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to obtain and perform required training, proficiency levels, knowledge, and maintain currency for all hands-on fuel cell maintenance activities.
• Ability to motivate teams to achieve goals while positively impacting employee morale
• Must have the ability to work non-standard shifts in support of PDM schedule
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government customers, program leadership, maintenance personnel, and cross-functional support organizations.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) aircraft maintenance operations.
- Specific experience maintaining the C-130J or equivalent Fuel system.
- Previous experience performing fuel system letter checks, programmed depot maintenance, or other complex aircraft inspection and maintenance activities.
- Experience preparing status reports, conducting planning meetings, and communicating performance to senior leadership and government customers.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
