E01-C07 F-16 Maintenance Supervisor

United States·Eglin AFBFull Timemid

Maintenance SupervisorSkilled Trades & Field Services

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Ability to obtain clearance. Years of Experience: 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, including military aircraft.

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Maintenance SupervisorSkilled Trades & Field Services

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

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Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Hollywood, MD

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is $120,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

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

Clearance: Ability to obtain clearance.
Years of Experience: 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.

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

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 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.