Overview:

Aether Aerospace has a contract to provide sustainment services for the VENOM Autonomy Kit (VAK) on six F-16C aircraft at Eglin AFB. The VAK was designed and installed by an Aether Aerospace team. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead and oversee avionics, electrical, and structural maintenance, repair, and inspection activities of the VAK components. The supervisor will direct a team of avionics and structural technicians, ensure adherence to technical standards, and collaborate with local USAF maintenance teams to maintain the aircraft in flying condition. This role requires extensive experience with military aircraft maintenance and a proven background supervising teams performing complex maintenance activities.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct a team of aircraft avionics and structural mechanics performing tasks related to maintaining the VENOM Autonomy Kit on six F-16 aircraft.
• Coordinate daily with program managers, customers, quality control, engineering, and maintenance to ensure smooth execution and problem resolution.
• Track all maintenance activities and keep daily logs of equipment removals and installations.
• Coordinate with logistics personnel to track, maintain, and order spare components.
• Ensure compliance with USAF technical orders, OEM manuals, safety requirements, and maintenance documentation procedures.
• Promote process improvements to increase efficiency, safety, and quality

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, including military aircraft.
• Demonstrated experience supervising teams performing installation and maintenance activities.
• Direct experience with F‑16 modification programs or other fighters/USAF platforms.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, technical orders, and OEM manuals.
• Experience in work planning and cross‑functional collaboration.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to meet USAF facility access/security requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior USAF aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience supervising teams of mechanics in a military or aerospace environment.
• Experience coordinating with quality assurance, engineering, and customer representatives.
• Certifications in safety, equal opportunity, records management, and aircraft systems.

Aether Aerospace is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employees. The salary range for this position is $120,000). Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. Aether Aerospace provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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