F-16 Maintenance Supervisor (Aerospace)

TL;DR

F-16 Maintenance Supervisor (Aerospace): Leading and overseeing avionics, electrical, and structural maintenance for the VENOM Autonomy Kit on F-16 aircraft with an accent on technical compliance and team leadership. Focus on directing maintenance teams, coordinating with USAF personnel, and ensuring operational readiness of complex aerospace systems.

Location: Must be based in Hollywood, MD or Eglin AFB, FL (On-site)

Company

hirify.global provides specialized sustainment and engineering services for advanced aerospace and defense programs.

What you will do

• Supervise and direct a team of avionics and structural mechanics maintaining the VENOM Autonomy Kit.
• Coordinate daily with program managers, engineering, and quality control to ensure project execution.
• Track all maintenance activities, equipment installations, and removals via daily logs.
• Manage spare components in coordination with logistics personnel.
• Ensure strict compliance with USAF technical orders, safety protocols, and documentation standards.
• Drive process improvements to enhance maintenance efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, specifically with military aircraft.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience supervising teams in a military or aerospace environment.
• Direct experience with F-16 modification programs or similar USAF fighter platforms.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, technical orders, and OEM manuals.
• Ability to meet USAF facility access and security requirements.

Nice to have

• Prior USAF aircraft maintenance experience.
• Certifications in safety, equal opportunity, and records management.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time permanent employment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomy kits for military aviation.
• Collaborative environment working directly with USAF maintenance teams.