Site Manager - Aviation (JBLM)

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

AFO is looking for a Site Manager to work in JBLM, WA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages site activities.

• Manages the execution of site operations to ensure that projects are completed in a safe and timely manner.

• Administrates operations and activities to detect unsafe conditions or actions and takes action to correct them.

• Meets with the project manager regularly to ensure deadlines are being met.

• Ensures all work complies with company and government regulations.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.

• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.

• Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.

• Manage day-to-day program operations including aircraft maintenance and logistic support (supply, training, facilities, support equipment, etc.)

• Coordinate and manage the technical and administrative operations and all other aspects of the program to ensure timely submission of program deliverables to meet specified operational requirements.

• Provide assistance, technical expertise, and training to site personnel in the support of the program.

• Support OJT and cross training of site personnel according to the contract requirements.

• Plans, coordinates and supervises all site level activities and serves as the principal representative for Akima in all matters pertaining to site operations, and continually measures and analyzes progress.

• Communicates new requirements, concerns, and issues to PMO for resolution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of operations specific to the MH-60/MH-47.

• Ability to communicate knowledgeably and effectively at senior management levels.

• Ability to respond rapidly and sufficiently to changing requirements, unexpected contingencies and other challenging situations.

• Ability to qualify for and maintain a U.S. Secret Security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Two (2) years experience in a related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.

• Proven expertise in aviation system maintenance/logistic support.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience supervising maintenance on complex turbine aircraft.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to coordinate material, information, and/or people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort.

• Ability to coordinate and lead complex projects.

• Ability to manage available resources in time sensitive situations.

• Skilled in operations, logistics, and resource management.

Salary Range: $100,000 – $105,000 – The salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, work experience, and their ability to meet the known requirements of the position as determined at the time of hire. Job location will also be a factor in determining the salary offered.

Benefits: The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.

Paid Leave: Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran statu, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contract information).

Job: Maintenance & Repair

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Organization: AFO

Clearance: SECRET

Shift: Day Job

Work Type: On-Site

Req ID: AFO00205