Description
Leads and manages Army aviation maintenance and operations teams. Oversees personnel, training, safety, and mission readiness across multiple aviation specialties, applying strong leadership, coordination, and technical oversight skills.
Core Skills
- maintenance operations management
- fleet readiness management
- technical oversight
- quality assurance and inspection
- safety and risk management
- logistics coordination
- workforce scheduling
- training and mentoring
- performance management
- process improvement
- technical documentation review
- cross-functional coordination
- data-driven decision making
- briefing and reporting
- resource management
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)
- Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Aviation Maintenance Management Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Safety Management Systems (SMS) Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
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