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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.
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The Technical Operations Supervisor provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the Tech Ops Large Cabin Mechanical Team. This leadership role involves managing a team of technicians and subject matter experts responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continued airworthiness of large-cabin aircraft mechanical and electromechanical systems, including landing gear, flight controls, hydraulic systems, braking systems, powerplant systems, and water/waste systems. The supervisor manages employee development, coordinates resources to repair AOG aircraft, responds to in-flight emergency calls, and oversees the Airborne Product Support aircraft. Key responsibilities include implementing Lean methodology improvements and interpreting technical manuals and engineering documentation. Candidates must possess extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting, and maintenance records. Required skills include leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex root-cause investigations while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance for in-service aircraft and support equipment.
Lead a team of technicians in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing large-cabin aircraft mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Manage technical operations to ensure aircraft airworthiness and compliance with safety and quality regulations.
Coordinate logistics, resources, and vendors to repair Aircraft on Ground (AOG) aircraft regardless of location.
Respond to in-flight emergency calls by coordinating resources and providing technical guidance during events.
Develop troubleshooting plans and guide customers and service centers through the process of returning aircraft to service.
Manage employee development, training plans, and performance appraisals for systems specialists.
Oversee the 24/7 management and dispatching of Airborne Product Support aircraft to support customers in the field.
Implement Lean methodology to identify and improve internal processes for better group efficiency.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance, engineering technology, or a related curriculum is required.
Nine years of aircraft-related maintenance and operations experience including supervisory leadership is required.
An A&P license, EASA B1/B2, or FlightSafety Master Technician certification with four additional years of experience may offset the degree requirement.
Proficiency in English reading, writing, speaking, and understanding is required.
Extensive knowledge of large-cabin aircraft mechanical and electromechanical systems (preferred).
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams in aircraft maintenance or related aerospace environments (preferred).
Proven ability to lead complex troubleshooting efforts and root-cause investigations (preferred).
Avionics
Soldering
Wiring
Splicing
Pinning
Schematic Diagrams
Test Equipment
Hydraulics
Flight Controls
Environmental Controls
5-S
FOD Program
A & P license
FCC License
NCATT Certification