Aircraft Maintenance Manager (Production Control) - Barstow, CA

The Aircraft Maintenance Manager (Aviation Production Control) provides daily oversight of all functional and operational activities in maintenance of facilities, equipment, and machinery. Ensures all maintenance functions are conducted in accordance with appropriate safety directives, standard operating procedures, and technical manuals.

• Ensure maximum efficient operations of facilities, equipment, and machinery through the direction of a technical support staff.

• Coordinate the flow of maintenance and supervise maintenance status reporting.

• Recommend equipment modification for upgrades.

• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs.

• Assign and coordinate the work of maintenance staff and vendors.

• Review and implement all mechanical specifications and manuals for current operations.

• Coordinate specifications and procurement of capital expenditures.

• Responsible for installation of equipment, preventative maintenance, and facility/equipment repair to support manufacturing.

• Establish and track progress toward meeting the goals and objectives of process improvement procedures.

• Ensure all direct reports and maintenance employees receive job and safety training. Recommend and initiate personnel actions.

• Management and coordination of work.

• Coordination with other activities across the local site.

• Support Program Management and Site Supervision as requested.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive technical knowledge of machinery, facilities, and equipment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude in order to offer technical direction in all maintenance areas.

• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.

• Ability to work under pressure and continuously meet deadlines.

• Must have at least ten years of aviation maintenance experience

• Must have five years of supervisory experience.

• Must have three years of US Army aviation maintenance experience.

• Must have two years of US Army aviation maintenance supervisory experience.

• Must be able to travel (50%) if needed.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Clearance Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.

Preferred/Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 25 pounds.

• Occasionally lifts objects up to 50 pounds.

• Most heavy lifting is accomplished using mechanical devices.

• Work is performed in Aircraft maintenance hangar that is moderately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Work could be performed outside as well.

• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

• The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance.

• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.

• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus.

• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.

• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.

California: Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 99,000 – 102,100 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Bi-weekly accrual of 4.92 hours (0 to less than 60 months) Bi-weekly accrual of 6.45 hours (60 months but less than 120 months) Bi-weekly accrual of 7.99 hours (120 months but less than 240 months) Bi-weekly accrual of 8.77 hours (240 months or more) 11 paid Holidays (outlined in CBA) Sick Leave – 56 hours per year (1.08 hours weekly / 2.16 hours bi-weekly accrual) 401K Short Term / Long Term Disability Flex Spending Programs- FSA/HSA Employee Stock Option Purchasing Program Medical /Dental/Eye Insurance Life Insurance and AD&D Well-being programs Employee assistance programs Tuition assistance Voluntary Benefits-identity protection, Pet insurance, legal services, commuter benefits (where applicable), student loan programs.

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details

$ 99,000 – 102,100 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

09/30/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at  Labor Laws Posters .