1721 - Maintenance Manager

Sigma Defense is seeking a Maintenance Manager to be responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing maintenance, repair, and modification efforts on complex mechanical systems associated with aircushion vehicles, aircraft, or naval platforms. This role ensures that all maintenance activities meet operational, technical, and quality standards while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Requirements 7+ years of experience performing maintenance, repair, or modification on aircushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems. 5+ years of concurrent experience supervising maintenance and repair of aircushion vehicles or aircraft. Strong background in mechanical system troubleshooting, system-level maintenance, and operational readiness restoration. Desired experience implementing and managing quality assurance programs in a maintenance environment. Familiarity with the following standards and certifications is essential: JSTD001 IPCA610 IPCA620 Demonstrated ability to apply these standards to maintenance processes to ensure compliance and improve overall quality. Required experience with the Navy 3M Preventative Maintenance Program, including documentation, execution, and reporting requirements. Proven ability to lead maintenance teams in hightempo environments. Strong organizational, communication, and prioritization skills. Familiarity with maintenance documentation, inspection processes, safety procedures, and technical work instructions. Must be a U.S. citizen. Personnel Clearance Level Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher. Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate. Education Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive) Direct and supervise maintenance and repair activities for aircushion vehicles, aircraft, or shipboard mechanical systems. Lead a workforce of mechanics, technicians, and inspectors to ensure safe and effective maintenance operations. Provide hands‑on oversight for troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, component replacement, system testing, and postrepair validation. Develop daily, weekly, and long‑range maintenance plans, coordinating labor, materials, and equipment. Prioritize maintenance tasks based on operational needs, system readiness, and safety considerations. Manage the scheduling and execution of preventative, corrective, and emergent maintenance activities. Implement and manage maintenance quality assurance practices to ensure conformance to technical, safety, and procedural standards. Drive improvements to maintenance processes by integrating lessons learned, inspection results, and root‑cause analyses. Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance actions and compliance with established quality control systems. Oversee and enforce Preventative Maintenance (PM) requirements using the Navy 3M Maintenance and Material Management System. Ensure PM schedules, maintenance indexes, and documentation requirements are properly maintained and executed. Train and mentor personnel in preventative maintenance procedures and 3M compliance expectations. Enforce all safety standards related to mechanical systems maintenance, tooling, equipment use, and hazardous environments. Conduct worksite inspections, hazard assessments, and corrective actions to maintain a safe maintenance environment. Identify risks related to equipment degradation, schedule pressures, quality concerns, or resource constraints and implement mitigation measures. Provide daily supervision, coaching, and professional development for maintenance personnel. Oversee workforce qualification tracking, technical training, certification requirements, and crosstraining opportunities. Evaluate performance, maintain accountability, and foster a culture of safety and high technical standards. Salary Range $80,000 - $97,000 annually. Benefits Dental and Vision Insurance Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans Life and AD&D coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) 12 (Floating) Holidays Educational Assistance Highly Competitive Salary #J-18808-Ljbffr