Aircraft maintenance

The Vertex Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor. With over 7,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the Mississippi-based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.

Delivering integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition, to engineering and manufacturing, through the end-of-life support of complex systems and platforms, Vertex offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions.

Over our 50-year history, we have perfected the balance of cost, schedule, and performance to offer high-quality solutions that consistently exceed customer requirements.

Vertex has proudly been headquartered in Madison, Mississippi since 1974. Madison is a rapidly growing community just north of the Capitol.

In 2019, Madison, MS ranked #31 out of 18,446 Best Places to live in America. In Mississippi, Madison ranked #1 in Best Places to Live, Best Place to raise a family, Best Public Schools, and safest city to live in.

Vertex Aerospace strives to make a meaningful community and economic impact and was recognized as an MS 100 leading private company.

Most recently Vertex was awarded the 2022 Military Friendly Employer designation and ranked number six in the nation on the Military Friendly Supplier Diversity Program list.

The Vertex Company is a portfolio company of American Industrial Partner (AIP), an operationally orientated private investment firm with a 30-year track record of working with management teams to build scaled world-class businesses (www.

americanindustrial.com).

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of the job classification.
• Assign and direct the productive efforts of assigned employees to ensure the timely completion of all required maintenance.
• Coordinate all maintenance-related actions with other affected work centers.
• Authorize cannibalization actions as required.
• Instruct assigned employees on proper maintenance methods and procedures as required.
• Responsible for the satisfactory completion of assigned work and the preparation and maintenance of required records.
• Formulate necessary reports to the Government.
• Enforce foreign object damage (FOD), hazardous waste, and tool control programs.
• Assist in training programs as required for employees assigned to him / her.
• Ensure required quality control inspections are complied with.
• Maintain appropriate records of all work accomplished.
• May be required to perform simple computer input functions.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Assist as directed to ensure safety, security, and preservation of Government / Company-owned equipment.
• Perform off-site service on assigned detachments.
• Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities, and job assignment.
• Responsible for the satisfactory completion of all job assignments. Shall maintain discipline by counsel and reprimand when necessary.

Applies comprehensive technical knowledge and experience to solve complex problems. Ensure safe, quality maintenance / flight line operations to support the Program flight schedule.

Requires a high degree of expertise in aviation maintenance. Must have an in-depth knowledge of applicable technical manuals, service bulletins, maintenance manuals, maintenance forms, and work progress sheets.

Must be able to pass any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements for the position.

• Must have the ability to use good judgment, make sound decisions and effectively direct the work of other employees. Employees designated as Lead must be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
• Must be customer-oriented.

Qualifications

• Shall possess a background in the field of aircraft maintenance and material support.
• Minimum of 10 years experience (within the last 20 years) supervising and assigning program workloads as well as duties for entire shifts of workers performing aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modifications.
• The 10 years' experience shall include a one-year minimum as a Maintenance or Production Control Supervisor.
• Shall act as the Assistant Maintenance Officer and Maintenance Material Control Officer for the purpose of fulfilling qualification and programmatic duties IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 (series).

Contingent

• Benefits include the following :
• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• 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.

Last updated : 2024-05-29