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Rotary Wing Phase Dock Manager

Akima

Albuquerque, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aircraft Maintenance, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Documentation, Driver's License, English Language, Federal Contracts, Government, High School Diploma, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Management, Legal, Logistics, Logistics Management, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Medical Conditions, Metrics, Military, OSHA, Order Management, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Production Control, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Secret Clearance, Supply Chain, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, United States Citizen, User Documentation
LOCATION
Albuquerque, NM
POSTED
10 days ago
The Phase Dock Manager oversees execution of all phase and progressive inspections, managing dock flow, manning, and task sequencing to meet contractual phase-cycle turn times. This position is responsible for pre-induction planning, parts and tooling readiness, and coordination with Quality Assurance for required inspections, functional checks, and operational checks throughout the phase. The Phase Dock Manager tracks discrepancies and over-and-above work, ensuring proper documentation in the maintenance information system and timely communication of emerging requirements to Production Control. They also drive continuous improvement of phase processes to reduce flow days while maintaining inspection integrity and airworthiness standards.


Responsibilities


+ Phase Dock Operations Oversight: Supervise the flow of aircraft through the phase dock, coordinating inspections, maintenance, and repairs. This includes managing work orders, scheduling, and resource allocation.

+ Team Leadership: Supervise or assist maintenance teams, assign tasks, and ensure adherence to work instructions and quality control measures.

+ Maintenance Coordination: Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure all required inspections, repairs, and modifications are completed on time and to spec. This may involve coordinating with multiple work centers and/or departments.

+ Documentation & Tracking: Maintain accurate records in the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) for all maintenance actions, discrepancy repairs, parts usage, and inspection results.

+ Inspection & Quality Assurance: Lead or assist in detailed inspections, using checklists and technical directives, to detect defects, contamination, or wear before they affect safety or performance.

+ Problem Solving & Efficiency: Identify bottlenecks in the phase dock process and implement improvements to reduce turnaround times.

+ Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to OSHA, ANSI, and other aviation safety standards, as well as unit-specific maintenance directives and aircraft maintenance manuals.

+ Logistics & Parts Management: Track and manage parts inventory, coordinate procurement, and ensure availability of required components for inspections and repairs.

+ Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance actions, inspections, and repairs.


Qualifications


+ Secret clearance or ability to obtain (preference given to those with clearance).

+ U.S. citizen with a valid drivers license

+ Must possess analytical abilities necessary to handle extremely complex administrative and organizational matters.

+ Must deal with the customer and company employees in a courteous, professional, and effective manner.

+ Must have completed high school or equivalent.

+ Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

+ 5 years in rotary-wing aircraft maintenance, preferably in a flight line or maintenance operations environment.

+ Understanding of military aviation regulations, safety standards, and maintenance documentation.

+ Experience managing maintenance schedules, resource allocation, and cross-functional teams.


Desired Qualifications:


+ Completion of aviation maintenance technician (AMT) or AFSC rotary-wing maintenance training.

+ 10 years rotary wing maintenance experience.

+ Previous experience as a phase dock manager.


Job ID


2026-24187

Work Type


On-Site

Company Description


Work Where it Matters


Akima Technical Solutions (ATS), an Akima company, is not just another federal technical solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.


At ATS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.


For our shareholders, ATS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.


For our government customers, ATS delivers a full spectrum of logistics and supply chain services that meet our customers’ most stringent mandates and metrics.


As an ATS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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