Base Maintenance Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. dynamicaviation scores B on the Alion truth index.
Position Summary
The Oil Spill Response 737 Maintenance Base Manager provides leadership and guidance to the OSR-E SHD team, working in conjunction with Moses Lake maintenance personnel to support safe, reliable aircraft operations. This role builds and sustains successful internal and external relationships and ensures the delivery of safe, superior aviation services to customers.
Key Responsibilities
Manages and performs all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft in accordance with the Boeing 737 Maintenance Manual, ensuring aircraft availability for customer flight missions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Reports to the Oil Spill Response Manager regarding all base maintenance activities and provides regular updates on those activities
Responds to three-hour call-out requirements in accordance with the customer contract
Ensures personnel follow company policies and procedures and performs duties in accordance with the General Maintenance Manual (GMM); trains new mechanics on day-to-day operations
Ensures the safety and serviceability of all aerospace ground support equipment, including completion of scheduled maintenance
Provides leadership and daily problem-solving support to direct reports, ensuring they understand assigned projects and remain on task; creates weekly schedules and ensures personnel availability
Oversees parts inventory, orders parts needed for upcoming maintenance, and performs inventory checks every 30 days
Serves as a customer service representative, completes tasks requested by management and pilots, and assists pilots with aircraft launch and recovery
Communicates critical information to company headquarters and establishes relationships with the fixed-base operator (FBO) and other service providers
Emails aircraft status, completed maintenance paperwork, and activity updates to the applicable distribution list provided by management
Adheres to all hazardous materials requirements under base guidelines; trains new-hire mechanics on these guidelines and coordinates regular waste oil pickup with the local FBO as needed
Communicates base needs to the appropriate manager, including hiring, tooling, training, and materials pertinent to operations
Communicates quality needs to the Director of Quality (DOQ) and Oil Spill Response Manager to ensure maintenance quality is maintained at an acceptable level
Maintains familiarity with operating manuals, FAA regulations and standards, aircraft maintenance manuals, and company policies and procedures
Works closely with Maintenance Control on technical issues
Prepares departmental budgets and manages performance against those budgets
Completes expense reports promptly, within 14 days
Assists the Oil Spill Response Manager as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate
Ability to lead a group of mechanics, build relationships, and complete projects within established timeframes
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced work environment
Possess strong teamwork, initiative, communication, problem-solving, customer service, and decision-making skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook; My Boeing Fleet; and other company software, including Dayforce, Chrome River, and Deem
Ability to operate the Boeing 737 spray system
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of five years of aircraft experience with Boeing 737 or similar series aircraft
Avionics and electrical knowledge
Prior aviation maintenance management experience
Additional Requirements
Valid U.S. passport
Reside within 30–45 minutes of Weyers Cave, VA, to meet the three-hour call-out requirement under the customer contract
Ability to crawl into and out of tight spaces
Ability to work comfortably at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods
Ability to lift, balance, and carry 75 pounds
Ability to operate the spray system from the jump seat for extended periods
Working Conditions
On-call availability during evenings and weekends as needed to support customer missions and aircraft readiness
Travel away from the home location for 30 days, or longer if required by customer needs, when activated for an oil spill response
Work in enclosed hangars and outdoor weather conditions, including austere and confined environments
Pay Band: $65,000 to $110,000. Starting pay is determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.