Tactical Air Support Inc.

Production Manager
Jacksonville, FL

Salary range: $100,000 to $115,000, DOE

Position Summary

Tactical Air is currently seeking a Production Manager. The mission is to provide adversary air services to the USN 4th and 5th generation fighter squadrons, groups, and wings across the United States. Tactical Air's maintenance staff is comprised of certified and experienced mechanics, technicians, specialists, and logisticians. These professionals all work towards ensuring safe and seamless ground maintenance operations and are an integral part of a dedicated, elite team who get things done, enjoy working together, and are committed to growing with this fast-moving, high-performance company.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for the Production Manager position will establish production priorities in keeping with effective operations and cost factors, utilizing knowledge of aviation technology, production methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines, equipment, and personnel. The Production Manager will confer with management to ensure adherence to company policies and goals, production and quality assurance standards, and budget and cost controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree with 5+ years of relevant experience: in lieu of degree, 8+ years of applicable experience may be considered.
• Extensive experience with tactical aircraft maintenance management, aviation maintenance programs and processes, and project management, with demonstrated increasing levels of organizational leadership and responsibility.
• Previous experience in supervisory position in aircraft manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity or experience with federal contractors advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules, deadlines, and standards on assigned projects.
• Ability to manage multiple roles and projects and to see the big picture.
• Experienced with documentation specific to aviation fabrication and production.
• Valid state driver's license.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.

Desired Experience/Skills

• A&P certification
• Experience with GSE
• Experience with combined space programs
• Experience with airframes and powerplants

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds (with assistance, if required).
• Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly ascend/descend stairs and/or ladders.

Work Authorization and Environment

• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
• Tactical Air Support is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. Pre-employment, random, or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including for marijuana) required.
• Occasional aircraft hangar or warehouse environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes from engines and chemicals, unpredictable climate (hot/cold), and electrical shock, or trip or slip hazards.
• May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materials.
• Specific work hours determined by operational, departmental, or contractual requirements.
• Occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required.
• Occasional travel to various work sites throughout the U.S. may be required.

Tactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/DEI/Disabled/Veterans Employer

I understand that if an offer of employment is made, I may be required to undergo investigation into all statements and references contained in this application. Said investigation may include credit, driving, criminal background, professional references, and other background checks. By applying for this position, I authorize post-offer investigation into my background as necessary and as a condition of employment. Note: a criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment and will be considered only as it substantially relates to the position in question.

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