Field Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Field Operations Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the on-site installation of custom aerospace maintenance platforms at customer facilities. This role serves as the primary field authority for safety, quality, schedule adherence, and issue resolution during installation activities. The Field Operations Manager acts as the key liaison between internal engineering/manufacturing teams and customer operations staff, ensuring seamless execution, transparent communication, and full compliance with aerospace, customer, and regulatory requirements.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to manage complex installations in secure, safety-critical aerospace environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Installation & Execution

Lead and oversee the on-site installation of custom maintenance platforms at customer aerospace facilities

Ensure installation activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, work instructions, and customer specifications

Coordinate site logistics, access requirements, installation sequencing, and daily work plans

Verify platform fit, alignment, anchoring, and functional performance during installation

Safety Leadership

Enforce all company, customer, FAA, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements

Conduct daily Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), toolbox talks, and site safety briefings

Identify hazards, stop unsafe work, and implement corrective actions immediately

Serve as the on-site safety leader and primary point of contact for customer safety teams

Quality Assurance

Ensure installations meet internal quality standards and customer/aerospace compliance requirements

Perform in-process and final installation inspections

Coordinate punch-list resolution and corrective actions

Support customer acceptance, sign-off, and turnover documentation

Customer & Management Communication

Provide regular installation status updates to internal management (schedule, risks, issues, and progress)

Serve as the primary on-site representative to the customer

Communicate professionally with customer engineering, facilities, safety, and operations teams

Proactively identify and communicate schedule impacts or scope changes

Problem Solving & Coordination

Troubleshoot installation challenges including site constraints, fit-up issues, and unforeseen conditions

Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement solutions

Support field modifications, redlines, and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) as required

Ensure issues are documented and lessons learned are captured for future projects

Team Leadership

Lead and coordinate installation crews, subcontractors, and third-party service providers

Ensure technicians are properly trained, qualified, and compliant with site requirements

Assign daily tasks and monitor workmanship and productivity

Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and safety excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience in field operations, installation management, or construction management in industrial, aerospace, or manufacturing environments

Strong understanding of:

• Structural steel and welded assemblies
• Mechanical installation practices
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and site safety practices
• Ability to travel extensively to customer sites (typically 50–75%)
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience installing platforms, access equipment, or industrial structures
• Familiarity with FAA-regulated environments and ITAR-controlled facilities
• Experience coordinating with engineering teams on field changes
• Safety certifications (OSHA 10/30, Construction Safety, or equivalent)
• Experience managing installations in active production or hangar environments
• Experience working in aerospace facilities (OEM, MRO, defense, or commercial aviation)
• Experience with crane rigging, lifting operations, or overhead material handling is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Calm, decisive, and professional under pressure
• Strong problem-solver with a “field-first” mindset
• Safety-driven with zero-tolerance for unsafe practices
• Customer-focused with the ability to build trust quickly on site
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through

JE Technology Solutions, Inc. is a Zero Tolerance Drug Free Workplace. All offers of employment by JE Technology Solutions, Inc. are contingent on completion of a drug test within 2 business days of your offer acceptance and a background check with results in compliance with company policy.

Upon hire, JE Technology Solutions, Inc. uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for all roles based in the United States.

JE Technology Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.