Site Supervisor / Program Manager (F/A-18 E/F Aircraft)

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of up to 50+ aerospace mechanics, technicians, and quality assurance personnel to fulfill all requirements outlined in the contract's Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Oversee all tactical daily launch, recovery, scheduled phase checks, and un-scheduled 'O' level maintenance actions to safely meet the dynamic VFC-12 fleet-readiness flight schedule.
• Serve as the contract's principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) to Commander, Naval Air Forces Reserve (CNAFR) and local squadron leadership on critical logistical matters, component constraints, and structural issues.
• Enforce strict execution of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP / COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series) and company directives across all functional shops, guaranteeing maintenance integrity.
• Verify accurate and prompt entry of maintenance actions, inspection sign-offs, and supply constraints into naval enterprise systems including NALCOMIS OOMA, AMSRR, and DECKPLATE.
• Develop robust long-range maintenance plans, resource allocation timelines, and aircraft technical modification maps to mitigate aircraft downtime during complex inspections.
• Manage and evaluate specialized flight line initiatives, notably the Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention program, Tool Control Program (TCP), and workplace hazard mitigation.
• Track operational budgets, analyze material consumption rates, manage supply chain replenishment priorities, and sign off on contractor workforce labor accounting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10+ years of military or defense contractor aviation maintenance experience, with at least 5 years serving in a supervisory, maintenance control, or program management role.
• Possess deep technical familiarity with the F/A-18E/F platforms, specifically in organizational 'O' level maintenance architectures.
• Must hold and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance, along with all local installation access credentials for NAS Oceana.
• Highly proficient with Naval Aviation databases (NALCOMIS OOMA, DECKPLATE, AMSRR), configuration logging systems, and standard business enterprise tools (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Mastery in reading complex aerospace electrical wiring diagrams, structural blue prints, maintenance requirement cards (MRCs), and Technical Directives (TDs).
• Prior U.S. Navy / Marine Corps senior enlisted or officer leadership background within aviation maintenance (e.g., Master Chief/Senior Chief AM, AD, AE, AT, or Maintenance Officer) is strongly preferred.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Willingness and physical stamina to work in high-noise flight line environments alongside operating jet engines, under varying regional weather patterns in Virginia Beach.
• Ability to supervise and adapt program resources across rotating shifts, emergency weekend operations, holidays, and temporary squadron detachments as mission dictates.
• Capability to perform walking and standing actions on concrete ramps for long stretches, and occasionally scale aircraft work stands to evaluate technical procedures.

Why Join ACET

ACET continues to expand its aerospace and aviation sustainment operations supporting multiple Department of Defense aviation platforms worldwide. This position provides the opportunity to directly shape strategic sustainment growth initiatives while supporting operational readiness and mission success across the global aviation enterprise.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Must be US Citizen to apply

Drug Free Workplace

ACET is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.