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Aircraft Operations Manager - AIS Crestview, FL

Vertex Aerospace LLC
United States, Florida, Crestview
5486 Fairchild Road (Show on map)
Sep 24, 2025
Description

Job Responsibilities:



  • Plan and manage all daily aspects of Operations Management for assigned programs and aircraft as required, to include all functional support groups
  • Participates in new business proposals with bid estimates for statement of work tasks. This includes providing basis of estimates.
  • Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to the work.
  • Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinates.
  • Evaluate team performance daily and provide recommendations for predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as troubleshooting.
  • Evaluate team staffing, select and assign personnel to meet contract requirements.
  • Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained and implemented.
  • Ensure any direct reports understand and apply our Customer Commitment and customer service standards to their daily responsibilities, as appropriate
  • Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.
  • Develop, coordinate, and provide resolutions for immediate, repetitive, and emerging technical issues.
  • Monitor, develop and implement procedures to ensure safe, legal, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
  • May occasionally perform any task assigned to subordinate staff, consistent with any licensing or certification requirements.
  • Participate in business capture meetings and pursuits as required.
  • Model V2X's customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction.
  • Must be available to be on-call and be available for short-notice responses after-hours/weekend coverage.
  • Participate in and review incident reports.
  • Participate in special projects as required.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned



Basic Qualifications:



  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of modification/depot maintenance experience with medium/large transport aircraft is required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of C-130 Hercules maintenance experience in a leadership role is preferred.
  • Combination of Education and Experience will be considered
  • Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate or the ability to obtain an A&P Certificate within one (1) year of hire date.
  • Diverse experience in all aspects of technical operations and aircraft systems beyond manufacturers manuals.
  • Proficient in written/oral communications, research, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to effectively plan for maintenance operational needs to meet short and long-term goals and strategies
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all skill levels, both internal and external to the organization, while demonstrating strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills for interaction with executive decision makers, composing job descriptions, proposals, and presentations.
  • Must have a Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and possess an acceptable driving record.
  • Strong ability to troubleshoot complex aircraft systems beyond manufacturers manuals
  • Diverse experience in all aspects of technical operations and aircraft systems
  • The ability to build and understand statistical reports and analysis.
  • Must be familiar with FAR and FAA regulations.
  • Excellent team building and leadership skills
  • Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends



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.

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