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Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!\nMANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Aircraft (Hovercraft) Maintenance Manager to join our team in Panama City, FL. This is an onsite position.\nIn this role, you will oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair, modification, and overhaul of the United States Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft platform. 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