Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Manager

About the role

Amentum is seeking an Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Manager to lead operations, maintenance, and personnel for a U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role ensures all AGE assets are operational, maintained to high standards, and compliant with safety directives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage inspection, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and modification of AGE systems to maintain operational readiness.
• Lead AGE personnel, including technicians and supervisors, and oversee daily operations ensuring compliance with maintenance directives and safety standards.
• Develop schedules and work plans for preventive and corrective maintenance, monitor team performance, and maintain detailed equipment records.
• Handle hazardous waste storage and disposal, ensure environmental compliance, and act as liaison with other departments, contractors, and leadership.

Required profile

• High school diploma (higher education preferred) and at least five years supervisory experience in aviation maintenance focused on AGE.
• Valid passport with at least one year remaining, ability to obtain required visas and pass medical and security requirements.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Mechanical principles, pneumatics, hydraulics, internal combustion engines (gasoline and diesel), refrigeration and heating systems.
• Electrical and electronic systems, interpreting wiring and schematic diagrams, manuals, blueprints, and maintenance publications.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling, environmental regulations, and safety standards.