Site Manager - Axxeum : Job Details

Job Title: Site Manager - Aviation

Location: Camp Pendleton / Oceanside, CA

Clearance Required: Active Secret (or ability to obtain)

Position Type: Full-Time / On-Site

Travel: Medium

Work Schedule:

Regular hours are Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Employees may need to adjust work hours during surge situations.

Brief Job Description:

Axxeum is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Manager to lead daily operations in support of HMLAT-303, the U.S. Marine Corps' premier light attack helicopter training squadron, located in Oceanside, CA. The Site Manager will oversee all contractor personnel and maintenance support activities, ensure compliance with performance and safety standards, and serve as the primary liaison between Axxeum and Government representatives. This role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in rotary-wing aircraft maintenance (preferably AH-1 and UH-1 platforms), team management, and contract execution in a military aviation environment.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.*

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site lead responsible for execution of the contract and PWS requirements, ensuring all deliverables and schedules are met.
• Supervise and coordinate all contractor personnel including mechanics, technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure all maintenance operations are performed in accordance with NAVAIR, COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series (NAMP), and applicable OEM and military standards.
• Act as the primary interface with the Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Quality Assurance, and Squadron leadership.
• Maintain readiness reporting, daily status briefs, safety metrics, and workforce scheduling.
• Enforce safety, security, and environmental compliance; ensure adherence to all OSHA, DoD, and Axxeum protocols.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development of team personnel.
• Coordinate logistics, tool control, calibration program oversight, and parts accountability as required.
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and mission-focused performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of aviation maintenance experience, with 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Extensive knowledge of military rotary-wing platforms-preferably AH-1Z/UH-1Y or legacy H-1 models.
• Experience managing aviation contracts or maintenance teams in support of U.S. military operations.
• Proficient in NAMP compliance, maintenance data systems, and reporting protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• S. Citizen with ability to obtain or maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications or Skills

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License preferred
• Graduate work in Logistic Management desired/or equivalent military experience preferred
• Experience with the HMLAT-303 Fleet will be considered a highly valued qualification
• Quality background with AS9110/4790.2/8210
• Preferably AH-1Z/UH-1Y or legacy H-1 models.

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility to include but not limited to: bending, reaching, climbing, turning, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distances may be required. Must be able to lift, move, and transport items frequently over 10 pounds.

Why Join Axxeum?

At Axxeum, we are proud to support mission-critical aviation operations around the globe. We offer competitive pay, robust benefits, and the opportunity to lead high-performing teams in support of U.S. military readiness. Join us in Oceanside and be part of a dynamic, mission-driven organization.

Axxeum, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company will provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and all policies of the company.

At the time of hiring, employees are required to sign a written statement acknowledging that they are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, and with or without cause. Employees who do not have an individualized written employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, these employees may terminate their employment at any time for any reasons.

A background check and drug screen is required for this position.