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Dept of Homeland Security
Unspecified
Unspecified
Logistics
Conroe, TX (On-Site/Office)
Akima Logistics Services (ALS) is seeking a Senior Site Manager for the United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Maritime Patrol Aircraft Maintenance Services contract in Conroe, TX.
The chosen candidate will manage project/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 Program 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.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Job ID
2025-16401
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics 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 ALS, 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, ALS 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, ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government.
As an ALS 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.
The chosen candidate will manage project/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 Program 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.
Responsibilities
- Is responsible for all maintenance and inspection personnel.
- Ensures all contract aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition.
- Ensures that all Inspections, repairs, and component changes are accomplished in a timely manner accordance with manufacturers or FAA approved procedures.
- Ensures compliance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service, bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Ensures all the maintenance technicians are trained and current on the types of aircraft for which approved.
- Ensures that all maintenance technicians are certificated and supervised according to the requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Coordinates with maintenance contracting agencies when maintenance activities are being performed on company aircraft.
- Provides the Program Manager with the current airworthiness status of the aircraft and the forecast down times to facilitate maintenance scheduling and insure timely correction of aircraft discrepancies.
- Maintains a close liaison with manufacturer's representatives, parts supply houses, repair facilities and the FAA.
- Makes available to maintenance personnel the necessary overhaul manuals, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, applicable sections of this manual, and any other required technical data.
Qualifications
- An active DoD Secret clearance is required for consideration*
- Must have thorough knowledge of DOD and commercial aviation maintenance practices and regulations for maintaining fixed wing aircraft IAW DOD and OEM manuals.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to coordinate the activities of different departments/locations to ensure the timely support of the maintenance process.
- Must be able to comply with terms of the contract and referenced Government regulations
- Must have a results-oriented commitment to the continuing evolution/improvement of the maintenance program.
- Must be able to Implement policies, plans, programs, and systems established to execute the contract and applicable FAR's.
- Must be able to monitor and enforce job safety, practices and hazard prevention in the workplace.
- Must possess leadership and management skills and have a proven track record demonstrating adaptability to change and the ability to respond to challenges in a changing environment.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees throughout the organization.
- Must also be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Must have thorough knowledge of and the application of quality tools.
- Must be knowledgeable of problem-solving techniques and have knowledge of Aerospace (AS) 9110 Quality Management System
- Monitors maintenance performance against Company policies, procedures, and standards, and provides recommendations to improve safety of operations and productivity of the entire operation.
- Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance management preferred.
- Must possess 6 years' of direct DHC-8 experience.
- Must possess 10 years aviation maintenance with 5 years supervisory experience.
- Must have proficiency in various computer programs required, e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Outlook, etc.
- Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills required.
Job ID
2025-16401
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics 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 ALS, 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, ALS 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, ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government.
As an ALS 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.
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