
Aircraft Maintenance Manager I (Deployable)
Sierra Nevada Corporation · Clovis, NM
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A management reliability role at Sierra Nevada Corporation (aerospace & defense) in Clovis, NM. You will oversee and manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance, ensuring that maintenance tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and within budget.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 182 live postings that list pay, out of 500 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 499 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $105k–$145k, from 180 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 54%
- ✓ Team leadership 28%
- FMEA 26%
- Automation 24%
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This plant: Sierra Nevada Corporation in Clovis
1 other open role at this site · 4 people we found in reliability roles at Sierra Nevada Corporation.
- Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from Sierra Nevada CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and industry standards. This position will be for the Cannon AFB location.
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule
requirements
and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.
Responsibilities
- ◆Plan and schedule aircraft maintenance and repair activities to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
- ◆Supervise and manage maintenance personnel, ensuring they are qualified and adhere to safety standards and procedures.
- ◆Conduct foreign object inspections and ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulatory
requirements
and company policies.
- ✓Establish work standards, schedules, and shifts to maximize efficiency on maintenance projects.
- ✓Analyze maintenance delays and system issues to develop and implement process improvements.
- ✓Ensure the airworthiness and safe operation of the fleet at all times, except for platform support programs.
- ✓Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
- ✓Liaise with other departments and stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities and resolve issues.
- ✓Monitor and manage maintenance budgets, ensuring financial resources are used effectively.
- ✓Stay updated with industry developments, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
You Must Have
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- ✓7+ years of aviation experience.
- ✓Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.
- ✓Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- ✓FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
- ✓Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulatory
requirements
[e.g., FAA, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)].
- ✓Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- ✓Experience with aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
- ✓General knowledge and understanding of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures.
- ✓Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- ✓Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
- ✓Experience with Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection processes and procedures and/or returning planes to service.
- ✓Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
- ✓Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command
requirements
for deployed locations.
- ✓Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
- ✓Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.
- ✓Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.
- ✓Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 90/90 rotation.
Essential Functions
- ◆Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
- ◆Perform physical inspections of aircraft components.
- ◆Work in loud environments with exposure to hazardous materials.
- ◆Occasionally travel for inspections and training.
- ◆Adapt to flexible working hours, including night and weekend shifts.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .
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Are you looking for a managerial opportunity in aviation regulations and aircraft maintenance where you can support and protect heroes? Join our team! As an Aircraft Maintenance Manager I, you will oversee and manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance, ensuring that maintenance tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and within budget. You will be responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities, supervising maintenance teams, and ensuring the airworthiness of the fleet. This role requires strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of regulatory
We Prefer
- •Master’s degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field.
- •Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- •Experience with Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.
- •Previous management or lead experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
- •Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.
- •Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.
Important notice
This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations
